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Help revitalize Clemente Park & Playground at 18th and Wallace in Fairmount [where the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, hung out as a kid]! Volunteer for one or both cleanup days, 4/4 and 4/18.
Take a peek at the web site Philly Cleanup for info and sign-up. Philly Cleanup also provides a list of additional area parks looking for volunteers.
So don't just worry about your windows at home, help clean up your neighborhoods too!
Happy Spring!!
End the "work" week and start the weekend with something for your listening pleasure.
Every Friday, WXPN & Comcast host the "FREE at Noon" music series at World Cafe Live.
Recent Performances include M. Ward & John Wesley Harding, Raphael Saadiq, and Shemekia Copeland & Indigo Girls.
This Friday, 3/27, catch the British blues-rock band Gomez.
Go to the WPXN web site for info and tickets.
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A great City Search find! Fringe Salon on Passyunk is offering 20% off your first visit. Check out their coupon here on Philadelphia City Search.
Fringe offers salon services, massages and even has bi-monthly art engagements! Both men and women welcome for all services. What could be better than a relaxing massage or fab new haircut in an artsy space!?
Their new web site is under construction but give it a visit for the Fringe address and phone number.
It's been scary lately how many local shops and businesses have been shutting their doors. Even in our unemployed tough times, it's important to shop locally.
So maybe in between library visits, you can splurge with a purchase at a local bookshop. The bookshop is one of those places that make a neighborhood feel like a neighborhood.
The City Paper just did a cover story on this very topic. Give the article a read to find even more local book spots. And maybe stop by an indie coffeehouse to start reading your new buy! Oh and these shops have some cool in-store events too.
Head House Books
Joseph Fox Bookshop
Brickbat Books
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The famous Stimulus Package. You've heard about it. Read about it. Talked about it. But what are all the details?
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a major effort to breathe life into the economy, create and save jobs and address additional challenges.
The place to check out for all the deets is the Recovery.gov web site. It provides plan info, estimates for where the money is going, economic forecasts and impact on jobs created and tax cuts made. They are just estimates and forecasts but it helps to explain what the heck is or will be going on.
As things happen, Recovery.gov will also be the place to see how, when, and where your taxpayer dollars are being used. So you should def bookmark their site on your fave list!
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After viewing the amazing Cézanne and Beyond collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, continue your French ride at Tinto with a FREE glass of sangria!
Tinto is renowned chef Jose Garces’ restaurant featuring the Basque regions of France and Spain.
Their sangria is a party for your taste buds so don't miss out! Just present your Cézanne ticket stub at Tinto on the same day you went to the exhibition and you’ll receive your complimentary drink.
Santé!
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"Mouth-watering aromas. Produce fresh from the field. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. The hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people..."
Where else but Reading Terminal Market!! And it's easy on the wallet too. Great for produce, meats, fish...all your frig and pantry needs.
Plus it's a perfect spot for lunching and snacking. Try one of the delish and inexpensive restaurants like Delilah's or a sweet treat at one of the bakeries like Termini Brothers.
So visit the Reading Terminal Market site for merchant list and hours (now open on Sunday too!).
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In honor of Philly Beer Week, take a minute and enjoy a nice cold one to escape the reality of economic crisis. How, you ask? Visit The Khyber.
The Khyber gets overlooked as a pretty good beer bar. There is always something new on tap and the 5pm - 7pm happy hour specials rock!
$2 Pints of Kenzinger
$1 Domestic bottles
$2 off all drafts
$1 off everything else
So Happy Beer Week! Drink responsibly and, as always, don't forget to nightcap.
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Being 'green' these days is quickly taking over the business world too.
So besides learning ways to cut your carbon footprint, the Go Green Expo in Philadelphia is also a great place for networking. It's for everyone interested in learning about environmentally friendly goods and services for use in modern everyday living.
Some of the expo features:
- Over 200 Booths / Exhibits
- Interactive Seminars / Speeches
- Film Presentations
- Eco-Fashion Show
- Green Marketplace
- Demonstrations & Hands on activities
It is open to the public on Saturday, March 14th [10am - 6pm] and Sunday, March 15th [10am - 5pm]. A weekend pass is only $10! Visit the Go Green Expo site for details.
And be creative...carry a couple of jump drives with your resume on it. You just never know what companies or opportunities may pop up.
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Fresh air, a nice stroll, artwork, complimentary drinks. We could all use some of those right about now.
So go outside and enjoy the Spring 'preview' of great weather today and visit Old City for First Friday!
First Friday is a unique cultural event in Philadelphia featuring dozens of Old City’s galleries and shops hosting receptions or just open for your perusal. It's held the first Friday night of each month from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There is no admission fee for First Friday - participating establishments are open to the public.
Check out the City Paper for highlights of this month's installations. Cheers to a good night!
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Unemployed? Yes. Need to sacrifice that purchase of new wine glasses? Noooooo.
Philly AIDS Thrift on Bainbridge (between 5th and 6th) is a fab place to find both needed and wanted glassware, dishes, kitchen gadgets and LOTS more - clothing & accessories too - at unbelievably great prices!
On any given day you could find a Crate and Barrel coffee mug for $1 or four fabulous martini glasses for $.49 each! And even better, all items are donated so the purchase dollars go to local organizations to help the fight against AIDS. Cool items for a good cause. What could be better!!?
Check out PhillyAIDSThrift.com for info but make sure to stop by the store!!
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Taking a minute outside of ourselves gives us both perspective and a little breathing room from our stress. Especially if it's for a good cause.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer was founded in 1991 and is on a mission "to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life." The LBBC has a great event coming up in May...Yoga Unites! And yoga is great for all of us, women and men. The event is a basic, outdoor yoga class and Healthy Living Expo in Philadelphia to benefit women affected by breast cancer.
Somewhere in our six degrees of separation, the life of someone we know has been affected by this disease. So take that minute outside yourself to visit the LBBC Yoga Unites web site.
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For a living that is. It’s the question we all dread, and it’s asked way too often. Here are some ideas to get you through that awkward moment.
1) You aren’t defined by your employer. Your talent is your talent whether you’re getting paid for it or not. If you’re trained as a designer, you’re still a designer...just unfortunately without the paycheck. If people ask what you design, list off stuff you’ve done in the past. The man doesn’t own you.
2) Free to freelance. If you’re not working for someone else, you’re working for yourself! Tell people you’re freelancing and give them your contact info in case they hear of something. Just don’t write it on a food stamp.
3) We’re in an economic crisis!!!!!! In this case, brutal honesty is admirable. With so many millions of people out of work, unemployment is no longer a reflection on you. Say it boldly: “I’m not working”…you have nothing to be ashamed of. You’re likely to get a free drink out of the situation. And if someone’s condescendingly sympathetic or just a plain jerk, you can smile and know that they’ll probably be bookmarking this blog in no time.
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In case you have an interview out of town or simply need a change of scenery, try one of the Philly options for travel on the cheap. Like Bolt Bus.
With Bolt Bus, it's possible to get a one-way ticket to spots like New York City for as little as $10! They offer clean buses, leather seats and wireless connections. So you can surf the web while you ride.
Visit the Bolt Bus site to catch a ride outta town.
Happy travels!
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Free Library of Phila hosts Workplace Wednesdays!
It's a series of classes on job hunting every two months from September through June each year. Instructors work with you on all aspects of getting a position, beginning with identifying your skills and finding the right job "fit."
There are two sessions on resume writing and the final class focuses on interviews. Classes are usually held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Skyline Room on the 4th floor of the Central Library, 1901 Vine Street. Other career classes may be held at branch and regional libraries.
Workshops are in session this Wednesday, March 4th. So check out the Free Library of Philadelphia website for info.
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Help revitalize Clemente Park & Playground at 18th and Wallace in Fairmount [where the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, hung out as a kid]! Volunteer for one or both cleanup days, 4/4 and 4/18.
End the "work" week and start the weekend with something for your listening pleasure.
A great City Search find! Fringe Salon on Passyunk is offering 20% off your first visit. Check out their coupon here on Philadelphia City Search. 
It's been scary lately how many local shops and businesses have been shutting their doors. Even in our unemployed tough times, it's important to shop locally. 
The famous Stimulus Package. You've heard about it. Read about it. Talked about it. But what are all the details?
After viewing the amazing Cézanne and Beyond collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, continue your French ride at Tinto with a FREE glass of sangria! 
"Mouth-watering aromas. Produce fresh from the field. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. The hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people..."
In honor of Philly Beer Week, take a minute and enjoy a nice cold one to escape the reality of economic crisis. How, you ask? Visit The Khyber. 
Being 'green' these days is quickly taking over the business world too.
Fresh air, a nice stroll, artwork, complimentary drinks. We could all use some of those right about now.
Unemployed? Yes. Need to sacrifice that purchase of new wine glasses? Noooooo. 
Taking a minute outside of ourselves gives us both perspective and a little breathing room from our stress. Especially if it's for a good cause. 
For a living that is. It’s the question we all dread, and it’s asked way too often. Here are some ideas to get you through that awkward moment. 
In case you have an interview out of town or simply need a change of scenery, try one of the Philly options for travel on the cheap. Like Bolt Bus. 
Free Library of Phila hosts Workplace Wednesdays!
