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Philadelphia marks Love Your Park Week

Philadelphia’s Park and Recreation, in collaboration with the Fairmont Park Conservancy, officially kicked off the “Love Your Park” campaign on Saturday.

Hundreds of visitors attended the Love Your Park Week kickoff event at Clark Park in University City, where vendors peddled wares, food and garments along with exotic art and books. There were also performances on the stage situated in the park where live musicians performed as visitors ate lunch beneath the trees of the…

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:59pm — No Comments

Pastor channels faith into art

The Rev. Melvin Gary stands near one of his many works of art. Aside from pastoring a church and driving a bus, Gary is an avid artist. — TRIBUNE PHOTO BY NATHANIEL LEE

The Rev. Melvin Gary stands near one of his many works of art. Aside from pastoring a church and driving a bus, Gary is an avid artist. — TRIBUNE PHOTO BY NATHANIEL LEE…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:57pm — No Comments

Please share with your community, this is especially important in light of the school closings

Dear Friends:

 

Just a quick reminder that the final three seminars in our 2012-2013 Know Your Child's Rights series are coming up soon and spots are filling up quickly!…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:48pm — No Comments

Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE

Think, Think Think, who do you know - just copy the info  for Wake Forest and send to  a young  person still deciding on her or his future,  Who is undecided and a recent college grad - or underemployed or not employed. A year for an MBA is most important and a MBA degree melds with almost any adventure of life.…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Pennsylvania.GrantWatch.com

Government and …

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Music mogul, Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, provides scholarship opportunities

COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

PLEASE SHARE INFORMATION WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!

I am bringing the following information to your collective attention. Acclaimed rapper/entrepreneur/music mogul, Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, provides scholarship opportunities to underserved students through his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation (SCSF). Specifically, this scholarship program extends grants…

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:34pm — No Comments

NEWSLETTER THE "AT RISK" CHILDREN'S ADVOCATE May 2013

University of Pennsylvania Blackmen @ Penn Luncheon

(Left to Right) Dr. Jill Biden, University of Penn. Professor Walter D. Palmer,

US GOVT. Vice President Joe Biden, UPENN. Professor Chad Dion Lassiter:

University of Pennsylvania Blackmen @ Penn Luncheon

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:32pm — No Comments

Free Dental Clinics in PA *** Friday May 31st and Saturday June 1st 2013

Free Dental Clinics in PA
 
Temple U Liacouras Center at 1776 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:28pm — No Comments

Logan Olney EPIC Stakeholder Coordinator> I am looking for a parent (Parent Opportunity)

Hello All,

 I am looking for a parent that has a child who attends…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:24pm — No Comments

Philadelphia2035 May Update

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 15, 2013 at 10:20pm — No Comments

Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency:free Business Continuity Workshop “Building Disaster Resilient Communities”:

Free Business Continuity Workshop

Dear Colleagues:

Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce a free Business Continuity Workshop “Building Disaster Resilient Communities”:



Monday, May 13, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Philadelphia Fire Academy, 5200 Pennypack Street

Free parking on site



Please distribute the attached flyer to businesses that may be interested in attending this free this workshop. Registration is required by May 10,… Continue

Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 6, 2013 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Actual May 21 st Primary Election Ballot

Philadelphia County
City Commissioners

Actual May 21 st Primary Election Ballot

http://phillyelection.com/sballot7.pdf

Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 6, 2013 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Philadelphia Bar Association Releases Additional Ratings of Judicial Candidates for May 21 Primary Election

Philadelphia Bar Association Releases Additional Ratings of Judicial Candidates for May 21 Primary Election

Contacts



Kathleen D. Wilkinson, Esq.

215-606-3905

kathleen.wilkinson@wilsonelser.com Teresa F. Sachs, Esq.

215-587-6608

tsachs@postschell.com



Kathleen D. Wilkinson, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, today announced additional results of the Association's investigation into the qualifications of candidates for the Philadelphia… Continue

Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 6, 2013 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Bikes for People, get your bike out soon!

There’s nothing quite like the joy that comes from riding a bike. Whether it be on pavement, through dirt, or over rocks. Hopping on a bike is one of life’s simple pleasures. Bikes are a way to get around town, to relax, to have adventures, and to stay happy and healthy. And every time we pedal our way forward, we not only…

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on May 1, 2013 at 11:04am — No Comments

Alert: assistance in planning the 3rd Annual Family Fun and Fitness event.

http://www.ayudacc.org/pages/summer-camp



Greetings Friends,Hope all is well. Below is an email from Pamela Ramos, she is asking for assistance in planning the 3rd Annual Family Fun and Fitness event. For mor information please contact Pam at: pramos@ayudacc,org or call: 215-329-5777. Thank you.



Sincerely,

Rosalind Lopez

25th PDAC Secretary

LLIAAssociation Member

Kensington EPIC Stakeholder… Continue

Added by Baba Bob Shipman on April 30, 2013 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Send a kid to summer bike camp

This summer 72 youth will participate in the Neighborhood Bike Works' 12th annual Summer Cycling Day Camp. They will learn about safe riding, mechanics, fitness, health, and resources in their community. And they will earn their very own bike, helmet, and lock.



http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/programs/summer-cycling-day-camp/



I’m writing to ask for your support. Having worked the past… Continue

Added by Baba Bob Shipman on April 30, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

The Agogo Citizens Association Worldwide Facebook Page Link

Nana Boakye Yiadom / Nana Kofi Tuuda / Kofi (Sam) Anyang-Kusi

   Swearing In Ceremony of Phildelphiahene

https://www.facebook.com/JF00XK?ref=stream&hc_location=timeline

Nana Akuoko Sarpong (Agogohene) / Nana Kofi Tuuda…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on April 29, 2013 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Wake Forest where you can get a FREE education and get PAID while you're doing it

COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Think, Think Think, who do you know - just copy the info  for Wake Forest and send to  a young person still deciding on her or his…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on April 29, 2013 at 11:00pm — No Comments

[DSW] Neighbors needs help - house in danger of collapse

A house on the corner of 5th & Greenwich is currently in danger of

collapse because of a lot that was just dug out for a new construction

next to it.



Currently the residents are not allowed inside their home until it is

considered safe. They need food, a place to stay, and a change of clothes.

In addition to this, we are…

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on April 29, 2013 at 10:56pm — No Comments

Apply for grants for your Pennsylvania nonprofit!

COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT



PLEASE SHARE INFORMATION WITH YOUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS!

 

Forward this email to all nonprofits.

Click the headlines to see full grant applications.…

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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on April 29, 2013 at 10:48pm — No Comments

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