Protestors marched from Love Park to Independence Mall to bring attention to legalization of victimless crimes. Wildlife Fish and Game, The Philadelphia Police, Homeland Security, ICE, National Parks Police, SEPTA and the FBI made multiple arrests.
Mayor Michael A. Nutter made the following statement on President Obama’s Climate Change Address:
“The broad and comprehensive climate action plan unveiled today by President Obama gives us a path forward to making meaningful reductions in carbon pollution while preparing for the impacts of climate change. With this bold undertaking, the President is acting in the best interests of the American people to address one of our nation’s greatest threats.
Local governments have a major role to play in this national effort as changing and variable climate has tremendous implications for the livability, competitiveness and resilience of our communities. Cities across the country are taking the lead. Since 2009 through our Greenworks Philadelphia plan, we have been advancing work on a wide range of sustainability initiatives and will release a climate preparedness plan later this year. We have already made significant progress, including a reduction in City government’s energy use by 7%, a reduction in citywide greenhouse gas emissions by 8% and a reduction in vehicle miles traveled by more than 10%. But there is much more to do.
I applaud President Obama for bringing leadership and focus to the reality of climate change and for urging national dialogue and action. The United States can and should be the leader in the transition to a clean energy economy. The extreme weather events affecting communities across the country are making it clear that we can no longer spend time arguing over indisputable science or waiting for the political sands to shift. We must take action now.”
A special exhibit at the Franklin Institute:
Saturday, June 29 – 1:30PM
Free with Museum Admission
How did a troop of Russian Boy Scouts become involved in a famous international spying incident?
What Russian spy invented a one-of-a-kind musical instrument, and what amazing thing does his instrument do?
Who was the American spy that was shot down over Soviet air space, and what was his connection to all this?
Find out in LEON THEREMIN’S SECRET WEAPON, hosted by Andrew Baron.
The presentation will include an introduction to Theremin’s secret activities in the early years of the Cold War and feature a live demonstration of The Franklin Institute’s own historic Theremin instrument. The presentation will conclude with a rare opportunity for volunteers from the audience to try their hand at playing, and responses to questions from the audience as time allows.
Andrew Baron is an historian and restorer of Theremin’s rare original instruments, and has conducted research and repairs on The Franklin Institute’s original 1929 Theremin, and Clara Rockmore’s RCA Theremin at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the co-host of the educational website RCATheremin.com, with his colleague Mike Buffington.
Young artists ages 9-18 living in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia Counties are invited to participate in the sixth annual poster contest to celebrate National Health Center Week (August 11-17, 2013). The contest theme is: “Community Health Centers: Connecting Neighborhoods to Healthcare.”
First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in two age groups: 9-13 and 14-18. Prizes include gift cards in the amount of $250 (first place), $150 (second place), and $100 (third place). In addition to the top prize winners, 15-20 finalists will be selected. All prize winners and finalists and their families will be invited to an awards ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall on August 15 at 2:30 pm.
All posters must be submitted by July 19. Contest rules, entry forms, fact sheets about health centers, and additional information are available here or by calling 215-567-8001, x3026. Like our facebook page to see contest winners and finalists from past years, get updated info about the contest, and participate in online voting.
The contest is organized by the Health Federation of Philadelphia on behalf of its fourteen member community health centers and generously sponsored by Health Partners. Posters can be dropped off at the Health Federation or any member community health center site. For locations, go to our map or call 215-567-8001, x3026.
Nutritionists believe that local honey has health benefits. Since the bees collect nectar from locals plants, it may help relieve allergy symptoms. A small farm located at 351 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA produces and sells local honey.
While you are there, you can watch Chester County farm animals:
June 26, 2013
Free family fun at the New Jersey Shore on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
SEE THE SHOW
* The Atlantic City Airshow is free to the public and can be viewed from anywhere on the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk.
* Those wishing to view the Airshow from the ocean are welcome, but should be aware that there will be a “no boat zone” restricting boaters except for the U.S. Coast Guard, police and other marine units, from approaching too close to the Atlantic City beach.
* A handicap viewing area will be available at the pavilion at Montpelier Avenue and the Boardwalk. There is a handicap accessible ramp on Montpelier Avenue. Space is limited and will be restricted for those in wheelchairs that cannot access the beach. Handicapped parking will be available on Albany Avenue, which has an accessible ramp for entrance onto the Boardwalk.
* One Atlantic offers VIP viewing of the Airshow with “Under the Thunder” – the best show in the house
* The Pier Shops at Caesars offers the first 500 guests complimentary all-day access passes to the Surf Deck, located at the rear of the first level, over the ocean. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the show from the third level where floor-to-ceiling windows, Adirondack chairs and a variety of restaurants will satisfy any Airshow enthusiast.
2013 Atlantic City Airshow Schedule
11:35 Blue Cross Blimp Flybys
11:45 Tow Banner Aircraft Flybys
Noon National Anthem w/Flyover by 4CE (Chapman, Holland and Knutson)
12:03 4CE Aerobatic Team (3-ship)
12:15 Jim Beasley Jr. Spitfire Demo
12:25 Warrior Aviation L-39 Solo
12:32 Warrior Aviation YAK-9 Solo
12:38 Warrior Aviation Formation Flights
12:45 Raiders Demo Team (3-ship)
12:55 News Chopper 10 Flyby
12:56 Atlantic Evac Medical Helicopter Flyby
12:58 PPG Dan McClung Eagle Talon Demo
1:10 Andrew McKenna AT-6 Demo
1:23 Firebirds Xtreme Aerobatic Team
1:25 Matt Chapman CAP580 Aerobatics
1:40 Jim Beasley Jr. P-51D Mustang Demo
1:50 USAF Heritage Flight (P-51s)
2:00 Matt Chapman CAP580 Aerobatics
2:14 Raiders Aerobatic Team
2:30 Rob Holland MX-2 Aerobatics (World Unlimited Aerobatic Champion)
2:45 Harrier Demonstration
3:00 Geico Skytypers
4:00 Airshow Ends
Toxic Released in the Philadelphia Area
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To begin exploring how air pollution may affect your community, use this interactive map of more than 17,000 facilities that have emitted hazardous chemicals into the air. Color-coded dots and scores of one to five smoke stacks are based on an EPA method of assessing potential health risk in airborne toxins from a given facility. More smoke stack icons signify higher potential risks to human health.
Mayor Michael A. Nutter issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Philadelphia School District to lay off 3,783 teachers and support staff:
For months, the School District has been open and honest about the impact that its $304 million budget shortfall would have on District students and employees and the quality of education that it would be able to provide. Today is the reality of that disastrous, bare-bones budget.
The layoffs of the 3,783 teachers and school support staff is devastating not only to those individuals who will lose their jobs but to the thousands of students and parents and the school communities that will suffer because of these regrettable personnel reductions and other budgetary cuts
This has been an exceptionally difficult process for Dr. Hite, the School District leadership and the School Reform Commission. No one wants to close schools, lay off teachers or staff but the current leadership is determined to make the District’s fiscal health, immediate and long-term, a top priority.
To help the children of this City, there has to be a real commitment from the Commonwealth, City and the unions to find critical funding for Philadelphia public education. I have proposed a revenue package that would provide the District with $95 million in vital funding. Now, we need action in Harrisburg and City Council to pass that legislation. We need Harrisburg to do its share and support the School District. And, we need the education unions to accept critical economic and work rule changes.
Admission: Pay-What-You-Wish
On the first Sunday of the month and every Wednesday after 5 p.m., you can name your price of admission.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
WEST CHESTER, PA — On May 25, 2013, protests against Monsanto were held throughout the nation including several locations in the Delaware Valley. Consumers are concerned about the company responsible for making Agent Orange continuing to expose citizens to the harmful effects of their experiments on humans. The pesticide Round Up is speculated to be behind the bee colony collapse. The company’s attempt to create a monopoly over seeds through GMO patents was one of the crowds gravest concerns.
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