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Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) announced new initiatives for demolition sites and contractors, including new standards for demolition permit issuance and demolition site inspection, new internal audit processes, and recommendations for code and regulatory changes, all designed to ensure the safety of private demolition sites throughout the City of Philadelphia.

“The City and the Department of Licenses and Inspections are dedicated to building and construction safety and
to the safety of all of citizens of the City of Philadelphia,” said Mayor Nutter. “After the tragic events of this
week, it is necessary to implement the same heightened controls on private demolition activity that we have on
public demolitions to ensure continued safety.”

The new initiatives place additional requirements on demolition contractors and contain specific penalties for
contractors who violate these requirements. “The Department’s heightened permitting, inspection, and review requirements will ensure that all private demolition sites are safe for adjacent properties, pedestrians, and site workers,” said Department of Licenses and Inspections Commissioner Carlton Williams.

Home Improvement Contractors, Roofing, Decks, Remodeling, Inspections in the Philadelphia Area

Tuesday, July 16th at 7 p.m.

Experience the infectious rhythms and playful sounds of swing music from the big band era. Boogie-Woogie over to Glen Foerd for a great time.

Concert Sponsor — Edward Hughes & Sons, HVAC & Plumbing

Refreshment Sponsor — Three Monkeys Restaurant

Lawn seating is free, but bring your own chair or blanket. Premium seats, in the air-conditioned tent, are free to members/$3 non-members. Limited premium seats. First come, first served. Pay at door. All concerts are held rain or shine. No outside food or drink permitted in tent.

Entrance to Glen Foerd is at corner of Grant Ave. and Milnor St.
Call 215-632-5330 for more information.

Glen Foerd on the Delaware’s mission is to connect visitors to the legacy of Glen Foerd through programs in the arts, nature and history and to preserve and protect the landscape, buildings and collections for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community and future generations.

According to Visit Philly, the top 10 free things to do in Philadelphia are:

1. Independence Hall

Start your free tour of Philadelphia with a visit to Independence Hall. Free timed tickets (required March through December) are available at the Independence Visitors’ Center.

2. Congress Hall and Old City Hall

These are the two buildings that flank Independence Hall. Congress Hall was the original home to the newly formed U.S. Congress. Built in 1791 Old City Hall was the second official government structure for the city of Philadelphia. Self-guided tours of these two structures are optional after the Independence Hall tour. They cannot be visited independently.

3. The Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell Center is located across the street from Independence Hall. Resting in its new home, encased in glass &mdash making the Bell visible from Chestnut Street — you can get an up-close-and-personal look, crack and all, while interactive displays tell the story of this national treasure.

Tickets are not required for entry and the Center is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., with extended hours in the summer.

4. Carpenters’ Hall

Carpenters’ Hall played host to the First Continental Congress in 1774 and was home to Benjamin Franklin’s Library Company, The American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of the United States. Now it’s open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday.

5. Franklin Court

Explore the former site of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin’s Old City home. Okay, you can’t actually see it — the long-ago-demolished home is recreated via a “ghost” structure that the inventor in Mr. Franklin would have been quite impressed by. Don’t miss the underground museum, replica print shop and working U.S. post office that operates just as it did in Franklin’s day.

Admission is free, although donations are accepted.

6. Elfreth’s Alley

Elfreth’s Alley is the nation’s oldest continually occupied residential street. Named after Jeremiah Elfreth, this tiny thoroughfare was once home to artisans and tradespeople. Strolling down the alley is free, while guided tours of the two-house museum are available for just $5 for adults.

7. Fireman’s Hall Museum

The Fireman’s Hall Museum is dedicated to the art and science of firefighting through the last three centuries. Kids love the old fire engines and replica firefighter dressing rooms. Open Tuesday through Saturday, admission is free.

8. Edgar Allan Poe House

The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site was once home to the macabre poet, and it was here that he penned his famous (and terrifying) stories A Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher. The house is open Wednesday through Sunday and admission is absolutely free.

9. Institute of Contemporary Art

Head up to University City to expand your mind at this time-honored contemporary art showcase. Having displayed the first museum shows for Andy Warhol, Laurie Anderson, Agnes Martin, Robert Indiana and other influential artists, the Institute of Contemporary Art now offers free admission thanks to a generous grant.

10. Franklin Square

There are countless reasons to love Philadelphia’s most family-friendly square. And while most of them have a price tag (only a buck or two) — including the carousel, mini golf and SquareBurger, the Stephen Starr burger-and-fries outpost installed last summer — hanging out in the Square is free. It makes for a nice resting point while walking around America’s most historic neighborhood.

Bonus: South Street
Between Delaware Avenue and Broad Street on South Street you can find shopping, bars, restaurants, music, and the best cheesesteaks in world. It is the most popular destination for night-life.

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.”

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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:

Chester County Farm Animals High Definition Pictures

Delaware Valley Wellness Network

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