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2012 Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure
First, I encourage you to please view this video message from Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, regarding the recent changes to Komen granting strategy. I also remind you that, like you, the Philadelphia Affiliate is concerned about these changes and are in discussion with Komen National [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged breast cancer, chairity, cure, Philadelphia, Philly, race, Susan G. Komen Comments closed
Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensees
Real estate licensees have five months remaining to earn 14 hours of continuing education (CE) credit before the State’s Real Estate Commission’s license renewal deadline of May 31, 2012. New licensees who received their licenses between Dec. 1, 2009 and Nov. 30, 2011, are required to take 14 hours of CE in specific, mandatory commission-developed [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged buy, continued ed, education, PA, Pennsylvania, professional, real estate, realter, Realtor, sell Comments closed
Earthquake Insurance After Virginia Quake
Most homeowners in the Northeastern United States did not think they needed to worry about their homeowner’s insurance covering damage from an earthquake; however, most homeowner’s insurance does not cover earthquakes. After the 2011 earthquake in Virginia, FEMA has issued the following statement: Common Misunderstandings Could Delay or Limit Your Assistance Virginia’s earthquake declaration has [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged disaster, earthquakes, Federal Emergency Management Agency, hazards, homeowner, homeowners insurance, insurance, property damage, real estate, Virginia Earthquake Comments closed
Abraham Lincoln Union Open House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Union League of Philadelphia, founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of Abraham Lincoln, will host its annual Open House on Saturday February 4, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to stay after the open house for a special presentation [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Abraham Lincoln, bodyguard, civil war, Lamon, Open House, patriotic, Philadelphia, Philly, society, Union, Union League Comments closed
Benefit Dinner For Occupy Philadelphia
You are invited to a dinner to benefit Occupy Philadelphia Friday, February 10, 2012 6:00 p.m. at the Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia *a children’s program will be provided. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Philadelphians have quietly supported Occupy Philadelphia from the background. Though the encampment has been disbanded for the winter, Occupy Philadelphia continues [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged aid, benefit, Dinner, economy, help, humane, movement, Occupy Philadelphia, Occupy Philly, people, Philadelphia, protesters, social, society Comments closed
Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend
Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The latest monthly data shows total existing-home sales1 rose 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million in December from a downwardly revised 4.39 million in [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged buy, homebuyers, homes, house, houses, own, real estate, Realtors, rent, sell Comments closed
Philadelphia Orchestra 155th Anniversary Concert
The Philadelphia Orchestra returns once again for a performance in the magnificent Academy of Music for the 155th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin will make his Academy of Music debut conducting The Philadelphia Orchestra, with special guests multiple Grammy Award-winners singer/pianist Diana Krall and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Tipping [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Academy of Music, classical, concert, live music in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly, Yo-Yo Ma Comments closed
Philadelphia See The Light
Philadelphia, PA – The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) has implemented two ordinances designed to encourage the use of solar panels systems in Philadelphia. Sponsored by Councilman Jim Kenney, the two ordinances amend the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code to greatly reduce the costs of securing both electrical permits and building permits for [...]
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Serving the Youth of Northeast Philadelphia
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Cub Scouts from all over Northeast Philadelphia will gather at Wissinoming Park, (5801 Frankford Avenue) for the Annual Roosevelt District, Cub Scout Klondike Derby. This year’s theme is; A Hillbilly Hoedown in Dogpatch. The day’s program will run from 9 a.m. until completion. At the Boy Scout level a Klondike [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Boy Scouts of America, camping, children, cooking, cub scouts, first aid, kids, Klondike Derby, outdoor survival, Philadelphia, Philly, youth Comments closed
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