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Or in the hood, as it were. Headhouse Farmers' Market is back!
The market is located at the Headhouse Shambles, 2nd Street between Pine and Lombard. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 3rd through December.
It's not only a great place to save money on fresh fruit and produce but you are also supporting local farmers and businesses. You can volunteer at the market too or stop for one the their events to show support. Like the First Annual Headhouse Farmers' Market Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday June 13th.
Visit the Headhouse Farmers' Market web site for event details, market info and even recipes too. Get out this summer to support and enjoy our local flavors!
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The weekends are still our weekends so get out and enjoy some Philly neighborhood fun. This weekend stop by the 9th Street Italian Market Festival and the Grand Opening of The Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties.
The Italian festival features great 9th Street foods, local music and other activities such as Chickie’s & Pete’s Homerun Derby and live broadcasts from WMGK with John DeBella. Check out the 9th Street Italian Market Festival web site for more info.
The Piazza at Schmidts is an 80,000 square foot plaza where culture and community converge and it's the grand opening this weekend. The Piazza is located at 2nd Street and Germantown Avenue. There will be bustling activity with art exhibits, live music, entertainment and dining. Visit the At The Piazza web site for details and directions.
So get outside and have FUN at some free activities! Just bring a few dollars for a couple of meatballs or an ice cold beer.
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The Pennsylvania state government offers the PA Workforce Development web site which is a great place to find comprehensive details on job-related stats, facts and additional links.
PA Workforce Development includes information for conducting a job search, accessing unemployment compensation, career training, education, grants and even financial aid. The site also connects you with more career web sites and lays out PA specifics from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
In a nutshell, PA Workforce Development is a one stop shop to answer many questions and get direction on area specific job info. So get engaged in the PAWorkforce.State.PA.US site and take advantage of the data and resources available.
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Restaurants have jumped on the stimulus package bandwagon. It helps give you a break on the bill and boosts their business. It's a win-win!
Both La Fourno and South Street Souvlaki in Queen Village have "stimulus" deals throughout the week. La Fourno is an Italian trattoria with authentically prepared dishes from Abruzzo, Umbria & Tuscany. South Street Souvlaki takes you to a different part of the Mediterranean with genuine Greek cuisine.
Week long specials include La Fourna's Three on Thursday when you choose an appetizer, entree and dessert for $25! South Street Souvlaki has a 4-course dinner for 2 at only $33.00. This includes a choice of soup or salad, appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 desserts!
Both places offer a great way to take the night off from unemployment eating in. Mangia!
La Fourno Ristorante Trattoria - 636 South Street. And check out more weekly deals at LaFourno.com.
South Street Souvlaki - 509 South Street. Take a look at South Street Souvlaki on menu pages.
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Or in the hood, as it were. Headhouse Farmers' Market is back! 
