PhillyNow Calendar: Civic Events, May 28-31
Hope you had a relaxing weekend, because for the civic-minded among us, there’s a lot going on this week. City Council is on a race to the finish line with regard to taxes, the school budget and the entire budget, which is technically due at the end of this week. Other than that, a bunch of neighborhood and civic associations are holding meetings throughout...
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PhillyNow Calendar: civic events, May 13-17
You like bicycles? Sure you do! This week, there are two bicycle-heavy events meant to increase two-wheeled awareness. Wednesday night will be the annual “Ride of Silence,” in which bicyclists ride around the city with a police escort to remember those riders killed on the road. And Friday is “Bike to Work” day. Recent numbers show that just 1.8 percent...
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PhillyNow Calendar: Civic Events, April 15-20
It’s the third week of the month—already!—and neighborhood associations seem to enjoy dedicating that time to general meetings. And there are many of them this week. Also, be sure to check out City Council’s budget hearings and a rally for Mumia Abu Jamal’s birthday, if you’re into that sort of thing. As usual, email us at civics@philadelphiaweekly.com...
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PhillyNow Calendar: Civic Events, April 2-5
Hey there. I’m totally a day late on your weekly civic meeting schedule—but no worries; you only missed Monday. Plus, it was April 1st, and you may have been all “This civic meeting is probably just an April Fool’s joke” or something. Or not. Anyway, over the course of the week, several active neighbor associations (especially those in South Philly)...
Continue ReadingPhillyNow Calendar: Civic Events, March 18-22
Neighborhood Associations are holding Actual Value Initiative meetings (and general meetings) all week, there are some informative readings and panel discussions at the free library, and City Council is taking up resolutions on real estate taxes, among other things. As usual, if you want something listed, email civics@philadelphiaweekly.com. Monday, March 18 Northern...
Continue ReadingPhillyNow Calendar: This Week in Civic Events, Feb. 25-March 1
Good morning, PW readers! Here’s what’s going on this weekend if you’re of the civic-minded. Lots of good readings, community meetings and Council sessions to check out this week. Remember to email civics@philadelphiaweekly.com if you want your event listed. Monday, February 25 Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe Center Groundbreaking Ceremony....
Continue ReadingObama Supporters Still in Campaign Mode at K’NEX Toy Factory
President Obama made landfall in Montgomery County on Friday, bringing his plan to avoid falling off the so-called “fiscal cliff” by extending tax cuts to the middle class. He spoke at the operating facility of K’NEX, a company which manufactures parts for companies like Tinkertoy, K’NEX Building Sets and Angry Birds Building Sets. While there, he told...
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