Articles Written by Christine Boylan

Could you go 48-hours completely digital free? Even if you were challenged for cash? Imagine breaking free of everything: including your cell phone, iPad, iPod, television, and any other electronics you use everyday. As a college student, I have become...

When you unstring your lights and pack up the ornaments this year, don’t you dare dream of tossing your tree on the streets! The Philadelphia Christmas Tree recycling is back. There is no curbside collection of Christmas trees for treecycling...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – especially in the City of Brotherly Love! Although Hanukkah and Christmas have passed, there’s is still so much more celebrating to do. See the lights, sample sweet treats or get light exercise to burn...

Need to brainstorm ideas for your holiday shopping list? Whether you’re shopping for your BFF or wife, there’s one gift you can’t go wrong with: jewelry. But not all jewelry is made equal. Jewelry making, in itself, is harmful to the...

What’s being a girl all about? Philly Girls in Motion is calling all girls to get out and active. Philly Girls in Motion is a community-based program that includes various 8-week programs throughout the fall and spring. The organization includes...

Happy Halloween! The future of Philadelphia doesn't have to be as spooky as today’s holiday: Our friends around the web helped us imagine future possibilities our city can flourish. This week, we realized just how much business the PHS Pop Up Garden brought to South Street West as the space evolved over the previous 4 years. Could you imagine a pedestrian street in Market East? Or even a family-friendly Philadelphia? And the way bike commuting continues to go up, can we expect less cars on the road? Now back to reality. More importantly: what will we do this weekend?  Lucky for us, this weekend is crawling with fun! Philly Weekend Events October 31-November 2:

We aren't kidding with the price and found all the pieces in our own city. We'll show you how with our Mission: Local Thrift Store  With the fashion trends changing from season to season, it can be hard to maintain the look when you’re on a budget. Who doesn't want top trends without the price tag? Luckily, we have a solution without burning a hole in your pocket. Whether you're searching for a 'new' piece inspired by your Grandpa's sweater or high-waisted jeans, there's no better place to shop for vintage clothes than your local thrift store. Thrift shops hold so many unknown treasures all for an unbelievable cost. In order to stay ahead of the fall trends, we took a trip over to the Salvation Army in Manayunk and scouted clothing options. Fortunately, the thrift shop is home to many wonders just waiting for a new closet home. We found an overwhelming selection of clothes in a wide range of colors and sizes. While at Salvation Army, we pulled an outfit together that can be seen at any college campus during the fall, all for under $15.00.  Find out how, after the jump!

Happy Friday! This week, we learned from Next City that New York has a StreetsPAC for more pedestrian & biking friendly cities. Perhaps Philly can follow suite? Thanks to Be Well Philly for confirming our Runner's High and Hidden City Philadelphia for taking us to an underground 4-million gallon sewage & storage tank. And obviously, Generocity's piece about chickens from Nic Esposito made us rethink our compost bins (but not really...) Find out what to do over the weekend, after the jump!

Hope this crisp weather has you falling for the new season! Did you get out to see the new Schuylkill Boardwalk? We're psyched to run on over and give it a go but any way to get outdoors for a little adventure seems ideal for this weekend! This weekend, head over to the race in Fishtown or to the Schuylkill for a wild adventure. Whether with friends, family, or quality alone time, get out and take advantage of all that Philly has to offer! Weekend Events for October 3-5, 2014: