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North Philadelphia: Adopting a Pet From the PSPCA Helps Saves the Lives of Many Animals

Holly Martin — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:19:14 +0000

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The PSPCA offers many different cats and dogs that are available for adoption. Did you know that they rescue and rehabilitate any animal that exists in the Philadelphia area? At the Erie Avenue location, the PSPCA is helping rehabilitate and rehome cats, dogs, a horse, chickens, a cow, and even a bull.

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Center City: Always Take a Moment to Check on Your Friends and Their Mental Health

Holly Martin — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:02:07 +0000

On September 10th, Taylor D’Amico made a post on social media for Suicide Awareness Day. D’Amico was tired of posing as a happy outgoing person on social media, and says it was time for her to let people know what was really going on. I have know Taylor for years, and I was absolutely heartbroken to see my friend was struggling. I visited with Briana Bogue who is a therapist for Council for…

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Wissahickon Park: Find the Cave of Kelpius on Your Next Hike

Holly Martin — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:41:41 +0000

Johannes Kelpius settled in Philadelphia in 1694 after leaving his home of Romania. Kelpius found his way to Philadelphia by reading the bible, in the Book of Revelation, that descries listening to the woman of the wilderness. He discovered that he needed to wait for God, and the end of the world, in the beautiful wilderness of the Wissahickon Park. Kelpius built a home in the park as well as a…

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Northern Liberties: See Artists Compete at the 5th Annual Philadelphia Alternative Taxidermy Competition

Holly Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:03:11 +0000

The Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor presented their 5th Annual Philadelphia Alternative Taxidermy Competition at the Ruba Club in Northern Liberties. Contestants of all skill levels were able to show off their works and tell the judges a little about their piece. Once the doors opened you could not find an empty seat in the house. Everyone gathered at the stage to look at all the unique works.

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