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Earth Day Celebrates 40 Green Years in Philadelphia

By Rachel Dukeman at 6:57 am on Thursday April 22, 2010

The year 1970 kicked off a decade dedicated to promoting peace and love, and was host to the our very first Earth Day on April 22.

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Students Run Philly Style Celebrate Their Mentors with April 17th Gener8tion Run and Other Events

By Christine Tarlecki at 11:43 am on Friday April 16, 2010

With the great weather lately, people are heading out to local parks to run and soak up the sun. There is a special group in Philly whose aim is to learn to run and become better athletes, build camaraderie, achieve goals, and have a good time while learning. This group is full of Philadelphia’s school kids and they are Students Run Philly Style.

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Exploring Trees at the Please Touch Museum

By Autumn Konopka at 9:31 am on Friday February 26, 2010

With the weather outside looking pretty frightful lately, the Please Touch Museum is all the more delightful for parents and kiddos suffering from cabin fever. As most folks know, Please Touch is a treasure trove of indoor activities, but the newest exhibit – Exploring Trees Inside and Out – offers a welcome taste of the outdoors.  

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Rise in Bicycle Accidents in Philadelphia is leading to more Bike Laws

By Randy LoBasso at 12:10 pm on Thursday November 19, 2009

On October 15, police found Andre Steed, a 40-year-old paralegal, down and bloody at 16th and Locust. Witnesses would tell police he’d been struck by a biker. Within 10 days, Steed was dead. The biker who fled scene still hasn’t been identified.

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Please Touch Museum: There’s Nothing like Experience

By Porsche Slocum at 12:35 am on Tuesday October 6, 2009

Dear Children’s Museums,

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Earth Day Celebrates 40 Green Years in Philadelphia
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Please Touch Museum: There’s Nothing like Experience