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Exit Interview: Katherine Gajewski on Success, Regrets & Paris Climate Talks

Exit Interview: Katherine Gajewski on Success, Regrets & Paris Climate Talks

It’s official: Mayor-elect Jim Kenney has officially named Christine Knapp the new Director of Sustainability. Christine will be taking the reigns from current Director of Sustainability Katherine Gajewski. No stranger to the blog, we wanted to hear more from Katherine to reflect on her time in office. We chatted with her about her ups and downs in office, the recent Paris Climate Talks and what…

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Philadelphia is the United States' first UNESCO World Heritage City

Philadelphia is the United States’ first UNESCO World Heritage City

Independence Hall, built in 1753, was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the meeting place of the Second Continental Congress, and the site of the Constitutional Convention. The structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the central building in Independence National Historic Park (Wikimedia Commons)

What do Safranbolu, Turkey; Gyeongju, Korea; Cidade Velha,…

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I LOVE "Give No Fucks" Obama.

I LOVE “Give No Fucks” Obama.

Via Huffington Post: Obama: ‘Playing Like A Girl Means You’re A Badass’ I LOVE “give no fucks” Obama. Related: I also loved it when my city’s mayor literally dropped the mic on July 4 after singing “Rapper’s Delight” with The Roots. Outgoing politicians are THE BEST. (Please don’t argue with me about politics. Or, rather, please don’t argue with yourself, because I’m not going to argue.)

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All Photography by Steph DeFeo

If you stayed inside because of the rain on Thursday night, you missed out on the grand opening of The Fillmore, Philly’s latest and greatest music venue. The evening featured a sold-out concert from the legendary Hall & Oates, an appearance from Mayor Michael Nutter, as well as Bonnie Maclean, famous 60s poster artist, who was on-site autographing the posters she designed for opening night.

For those that weren’t able to attend, don’t worry! Rock On Philly’s very own Steph DeFeo has got you covered with photos. Click through and get excited.

Stepping inside the venue, you will notice this iconic sign. Philly really is becoming one of the best places in the country for live music. 

  The legendary Bonnie Maclean was there to autograph the posters she designed for opening night.

Mayor Nutter also made an appearance to celebrate the Fillmore’s Grand opening.

The venue is super spacious and boasts four different bar areas.

The icing on the cake of course was getting to see Philly’s own Hall and Oates perform! 

  For more photos, check out the full gallery below!

  The Fillmore Grand Opening: Featuring Hall & Oates, Bonnie Maclean, and more! All Photography by Steph DeFeo If you stayed inside because of the rain on Thursday night, you missed out on the grand opening of…

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WATCH: Mayor Nutter Performs 'Rapper's Delight' W/ The Roots... | Off The Air: Cole on Radio 104.5

...and drops the mic like a boss!

I’m catching flies right now. I cannot believe the ACTUAL MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA just rapped this song flawlessly, only to drop the mic like a BAMF. You go Michael, get your rap on!

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Is Philly the Greenest City? Greenworks 2015 Report Released

Is Philly the Greenest City? Greenworks 2015 Report Released

When Mayor Nutter took office in 2008, he set two important goals: for Philadelphia to become the Greenest City in the USA and to reduce homicides by 30-50%. In 7 1/2 years, the city has reduced homicides by 37%. So how did Mayor Nutter & his team fare with the sustainability goal? Last evening, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Mayor Nutter hosted a Greenworks 2015 reception in honor of the…

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Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia killing 5 people and injuring dozens; federal investigation begins

FOX 29 News Philadelphia | WTXF-TV

An Amtrak train traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City derailed around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. The train derailment killed at least 5 people and injured dozens of passengers, according to Mayor Michael Nutter.

The derailment happened on the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane. Amtrak says there were approximately 238…

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After long wait, Philadelphia's bikeshare fleet hits the streets

After long wait, Philadelphia’s bikeshare fleet hits the streets

Philly’s new bikeshare system. (Courtesy Facebook.com/rideindego)

Philadelphia has become the latest American city to offer a bikeshare system with the introduction of Indego. On Thursday, Mayor Nutter celebrated the long-awaited launch by pedaling around town on one of the system’s first 600 bikes. The program will expand significantly over the next two years.

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