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Ambler Area Coalition for Peace

Posted on July 26, 2015 by admin

The Ambler Area Coalition for Peace and CeaseFire PA invite you to an afternoon of learning with other community members! Refreshments and materials will be provided. Learn about the important issue of gun violence prevention and how you can stand up and become a grassroots advocate for your community.

Saturday, August 8th
Ambler Church of the Brethren
(351 East Butler Avenue, 19002)
12:30-4:30 pm
1st: Gun Violence Prevention 101
This is a summary of the important gun violence prevention policies in PA.
2nd: Law of the Land
Learn the ins and outs of the Pennsylvania legislature and what it takes to get community supported policies from the kitchen table to the Governor’s desk.
For More Info and to Register: amblerleadership.eventbrite.com OR fred.pinguel@ceasefirepa.org

Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania

Posted on July 23, 2015 by admin

In September and October of 1777, Washington’s troops suffered serious losses throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region including the Battle of Brandywine in Chester County and the Battle of Germantown in Philadelphia.

After his loss in Germantown, Washington retreated through Montgomery County to an area now known as Fort Washington and Militia Hill. Fort Washington turned out to be an excellent place for protecting the Colonial position, watching British troop movements, and preparing for the winter in Valley Forge.

Find out more about Fort Washington and the State Park.

Warming: Philadelphia Hold Your Breath

Posted on July 19, 2015July 20, 2015 by admin

By Daniel Brouse

Do Not Breath in Philly on This Day / NOTE: Graphics are from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency of the United States of America)

Many days in the Philadelphia region are not good for breathing. On “Ozone Action Alert Days” you are advised to avoid activity outside. Children should not play outdoors. Avoid running and other fitness activities. Do not breathe in un-conditioned air.

View the current air quality for Philadelphia.

July 19, 2015 is one of those days:

NOTE: Graphics are from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency of the United States of America)

Ozone is not only killing humans, it is also killing the trees.

In 2005, the EPA and NGO’s were contacted about the deforestation problem:

Dying Trees, The Membrane Domain (2009)