Back in January, we told you about Letter 27’s contest for non-profits to win a complete re-design (new logo, tagline, five-page website, brochure, identity package, and brand guidelines.) We’re happy to announce that One Little Did, a Philadelphia non-profit that helps high school students get into college, has one the big prize!
One Little Did’s mission

Keep Philadelphia Beautiful , a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the physical and visual aspects of local communities is currently accepting nominations for their Token Appreciation Awards. From now until March 21, you can nominate those in your community who are making a difference. These individuals are your next door neighbors who volunteer

greenbiz.com Decisions, decisions. Your Saturday is looking booked. Tuesday, March 22 & Wednesday, March 23 SustainNext Summit. This event, being held at Drexel University, brings together international leaders in sustainability and education to our area to discuss a collaboration on issues such as energy and waste. For more information, and to register for the event,

Courtesy of World Water Day 2011 International World Water Day was initially introduced at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) as a recommendation to celebrate and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources across the globe. Since its debut in 1993, World Water Day is nationally celebrated on March 22.
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franklincountymgs.blogspot.comHave you read our latest gardening issue, cover to cover, and now consider yourself a master gardener? We have the perfect opportunity for you. The Penn State Cooperative Extension in Philadelphia is now accepting applications for its 2011 Master Gardener Program. Classes start this August, but they are still looking for candidates. The program (Once

Courtesy of www.unwater.orgSunday, March 20, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  In celebration of World Water Day, which is officially recognized by the U.N General Assembly on March 22, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing is sponsoring a 5k walk to raise money to provide filtration systems and access to clean water to a national nursing

google imagesThe future seems both safe and smooth for seasoned bicyclists and those looking to start pedaling. On Monday, March 14, Mayor Nutter announced his Fairmount Bikeway Improvement Project. By this June, significant improvements are set to be made for the Fairmount Bikeway trail, which connects Kelly Drive to the lower Wissahickon and the Schuykill

sierraclub.org As a mom you may not have the time to go to the salon for a wash/cut/blowdry, but tomorrow’s Sierra Club event at Ego Hair Salon in Ardmore is one you’ll want to fit into your schedule. Brune will not be offering style advice, instead he’ll be collecting hair samples to test mercury levels.

foodincmovie.comHave nothing going on tomorrow night? (Wednesday, March 16) The frightening truth that many food corporations have profits on their minds rather than our health should get you off the couch. At 6:00 p.m. Blossoming Bellies will host a free screening of the eye-opening documentary Food Inc. at Essene Market, located at 719 South 4th

United by BlueIt’s definitely commendable for a fashion company to utilize eco-friendly materials. But a company that is strictly devoted to the pursuit of a healthier environment immediately earns my respect. United by Blue (UBB), a Philadelphia-based fashion and apparel company focusing in organic t-shirts, jewelry, and bags, does just that. United by Blue is