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Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philly honors MLK Day of Service. Philadelphia is home to the largest and oldest Martin Luther King Day of Service in the country. On Monday, the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of...

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Here’s who they met and who you can volunteer with, too. Last night, Green Philly hosted our 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer at Temple University. Once again, this event reminded us why we love bringing our community together. Neighbors from...

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