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A new law was passed in Philadelphia, PA that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Possession of less than 30 grams will result in a $25 citation. Public consumption is a $100 citation.

Mike Whiter, of Philly NORMl, and N.A. Poe have been fighting for legalization throughout all of Pennsylvania. This was seen as a major victory in the effort.

Mike arranged with the Philadelphia Police to receive the first citation for smoking at City Hall. “My intention is to point out that Philadelphia finally decriminalized marijuana, that it’s the largest city in the country to do so, and I’m here representing veterans who use marijuana for medicine. And we still can’t get our medicine legally. I can go out and smoke and get a $100 fine. I won’t get put in cuffs, but I’m still not going to have legal access to my medicine.”

Fundraiser for East Falls Historical Society
East Falls House Party (Sat. 10/18)
Celebrating a restored 19th century mansion with Food, Song & History

Historical Lager Tasting in newly-restored Beer Baron’s Mansion
Period staging plus “Pop-Up” museum of regional artifacts & breweriana
Last of the 40′s Big Band Singers — local legend Harry Prime — in the grand ballroom
Generous “cocktail-style” spread by Epicure Cafe
$35 includes wine, beer, and homebrewed hard cider

http://eastfallshistoricalsociety.com/shop/

Proceeds benefit East Falls Historical Society and EF Community Council

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE), in partnership with the Philadelphia School District, presented its fall exhibition A+ Art in the Art Gallery at City Hall. Each year, the OACCE partners with the Philadelphia School District’s Office of Academic Enrichment and Support to select 100 of the best art projects from its end-of-year Young Artists exhibit at the Philadelphia School District headquarters to be displayed at the A+ Art exhibit.

Additionally, the City announced that Blick Art Materials donated $15,000 worth of gift cards to the 23 participating schools to purchase materials for their art classes. OACCE will distribute the gift cards, worth $650 each, directly to the art teachers. Blick Art Supplies also gave gift bags with samples of art supplies for the students who attended the gallery reception today.

“The A+ Art exhibit recognizes that the arts are an important part of a well-rounded, high-quality education. It highlights the extraordinary artwork created by aspiring young artists and is a testament to the many dedicated art teachers, parents and administrators who passionately support these young artists and children across the city,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “I want to thank Bob Buchsbaum for the $15,000 contribution from Blick Art Materials. This generous donation will help ensure that teachers can provide the art education that our children deserve.”

This year was the School District’s 58^th annual city-wide Young Artists exhibit and it featured more than 1,500 works of art from approximately 150 schools. For the A+ Art exhibit, OACCE chose a representative sample of Philadelphia K –12 students from 23 schools across the city. The selected works chosen reflect an array of perspectives, cultural influences and artistic techniques. Each student artist in the A+ Art exhibit will be honored with a Mayoral Certificate of Artistic Excellence.

“Having artwork created by students of the School District of Philadelphia on display in the City Hall’s Art Gallery is an incredible opportunity to showcase their amazing talents. Art supplies need to be replenished frequently, unlike textbooks that can be used for several years before replacing,” said Deborah Klose, Director of Arts Education for the Philadelphia School District’s Office of Academic Enrichment and Support. “We cannot afford to lose the important lessons the arts teach – creativity, artistic expression and problem solving skills. We are most grateful to Bob Buchsbaum for his generous gift of art materials so we are able to continue cultivating our Young Artists exhibit.”

Bob Buchsbaum, CEO of Dick Blick Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Blick Art Materials, said, “Blick has been a long-time supporter and advocate for the arts. We continue to be involved in many national and local initiatives to support art and offset budget constrictions in schools and communities. Through our support of the A+ Art exhibit, we are proud to be able to give back to the Philadelphia community, helping students and teachers drive creativity in the classroom and beyond.”

David Brigham, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), connected the office of OACCE with Bob Buchsbaum. David Brigham said, “Like the City, PAFA is committed to providing arts education for students in Philadelphia and is pleased to support this effort by helping to identify donors to provide art supplies for children in the public schools.”

Helen Haynes, Chief Cultural Officer, added, “Art teachers need our support so they can help children learn to express themselves in a healthy, productive way. The OACCE is trying to connect schools and teachers directly to resources beyond the school district’s limited budget, like Blick Art Supplies’ donation. Its generosity is a perfect example of how we can collaborate with outside partners to obtain resources that benefit the entire community. Also, I want to personally thank David Brigham and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for their help in securing this gift.”

The participating schools for A+ Art 2014 are:

Elementary and Middle Schools

• Alexander McClure Elementary
• Allan M. Stearne School
• Amy Northwest
• Baldi Middle School
• Ellwood School
• Amedee Bregy Elementary
• Greenfield Elementary
• Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary
• Vare-Washington Elementary
• Watson Comly School
• William C. Bryant Promise Academy

High Schools

• Abraham Lincoln High School
• Academy at Palumbo
• Benjamin Franklin High School
• Central High School
• Creative and Performing Arts High School
• Frankford High School
• Franklin Learning Center
• George Washington High School
• High School of the Future
• Horace Furness High School
• Julia R. Masterman High School
• Philadelphia High School for Girls

On the regions best restaurant festivals will take place in West Chester, Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from noon until 5PM. Hundreds of venders will line the streets. Off-site parking in recommended. This marks the 35th anniversary of the event.

There are family friendly activities, street performers and four stages of live music.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Celebrate the Gatsby Age gardens of Glen Foerd, Philadelphia’s only historic Delaware River estate open to the public. The party is being held at Glen Foerd’s Riverside Pavilion on Sunday, October 5th from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy a festive afternoon of fine food, beer, wine and signature cocktails, 1920s music by the Gin Canaries, silent auction, chef demo station, and wine pull (grand prize – Dom Perignon). Prizes awarded to best garden party hat and jaunty boutonniere.

The proceeds for this year’s event will go towards the restoration and care of Glen Foerd’s historic gardens and landscape. The estate, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was recently included in the Historic American Landscape Survey, one of only 24 in Pennsylvania.

The annual Philly Naked Bike Ride (PNBR) took place on the streets of Philadelphia. Photos from the Art Museum.

Philly NORML held a rally and march from the Liberty Bell to City Hall in Philadelphia, PA.

The Roxborough, Manayunk and Wissahickon Historical Society presents The Philadelphia Story. Explore the roots of our nation:

The 1600′s | Roxborough Township 1690 | The 1700′s | American Revolution | Historic Shawmont Station | Manayunk | Manayunk Canal | The Railroads | 1895-1929 Pen Ink | Poe in Roxborough

The festival is a two day event on the streets of center city Philadelphia. You can buy one or two day passes. Featured acts include:

AUGUST 30
Imagine Dragons
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
The National
Afrojack
Steve Aoki
Iggy Azalea
J. Cole
Sublime with
Rome
Chromeo
Metric
City and Colour
Capital Cities
R3HAB
Gareth Emery
Baauer
Schoolboy Q
Mayer Hawthorne
DVBBS
The Neighbourhood
YG
Holy Ghost!
MUTEMATH
Glassjaw
Hit-Boy
Destructo
A Tribe Called Red
Big Daddy Kane
Borgore
BAS
ZZ Ward
DJ Cassidy
Ab-Soul
Cherub
Jay Rock
Young And Sick
X Ambassadors
Kaneholler
Dr. Dog
The oOohh Baby Gimme Mores
Isaiah Rashad
Baby Baby
Wax Motif
Pissed Jeans
Will Sparks
OCD: Moosh & Twist
Cut Snake

AUGUST 31
Kanye West
Kings of Leon
John Mayer
Tiesto
Juanes
Pharrell
Williams
Weezer
Girl Talk
Rise Against
Spoon
Steve Aoki
Grimes
Chance The
rapper
AWOLnation
Cypress Hill
Gareth Emery
R3Hab
Tommy Trash
Wolfgang Gartner
Kongos
12th Planet
Danny Brown
Rita Ora
YG
NIPSEY HUSSLE
Bear Hands
Terraplane Sun
Penguin Prison
Yellow Claw
3LAU
DJ Mustard
Bleachers
Scavenger Hunt
Vacationer
Classixx
Cut Snake
Mimosa
Bixel Boys
SZA
Misterwives
Grandtheft
CRUISR
Grits & Biscuits
Nothing
Mimosa
Will Sparks
The Menzingers
Man Overboard