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EarthTalk: Paving and road-building impactsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: The impacts of all the paving that is done for new roads and parking lots must be considerable. Other than Joni Mitchell’s “They paved paradise and put up a... 1 comment Read more...
Pennsylvania Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Pennsylvania Food BanksIt's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Pennsylvania community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local... Read more...
EarthTalk: Toxic chemicals in kids' toysfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I have been alarmed at recent news about dangerous substances in kids’ toys shipped to the U.S. from China, though I doubt that such concerns are limited to... Read more...
EarthTalk: Greener cars on the horizonfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: We’ve all seen the current generation of hybrid cars, but what vehicles do the automakers have coming out that are even greener? -- Brian S. ... Read more...
Earth Talk: Glossy magazine coversfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I would think that the glossy paper used by most magazines is bad for the environment, yet most publishers still use it, even the outdoors and environmental... Read more...
EarthTalk: Health questions surrounding the use of plastic bottlesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems?--Regina Most types of plastic bottles are safe to... Read more...
EarthTalk: Consider greening your driving habits instead of buying a new hybridfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Short of buying a new hybrid or other "green" car, are there ways I can make my existing vehicle more eco-friendly? I bought my car recently and am not... Read more...
Earth Talk - Getting large local institutions to recyclefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: The hospital I work at doesn’t recycle at all, not even plastic bottles and cans or food service trays. I was wondering how to get the facility to start up some... Read more...
EarthTalk: Can air fresheners cause health problems?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that some ingredients in common air fresheners can cause health problems?-- Mike Air fresheners are a $1.72 billion industry in the United... Read more...
EarthTalk: Are Kitchen Garbage Disposals Earth-Friendly?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some communities have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals, at least in homes. I would have thought these machines were... Read more...New Sports Website for teams and leagues in ParadiseSports are meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online... Read more...
EarthTalk: Avoiding polluted and endangered fishfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I find out which seafood to avoid if I am concerned about lessening my impact on the environment and avoiding consuming unhealthy pollutants? -- Pat ... Read more...St Patrick's Day parades and events for PennsylvaniaIt's said that Patrick became Ireland's patron saint by driving the snakes from the Emerald Isle (throwing down the witty challenge, "All snakes wishing to remain in Ireland,... Read more...Your Paradise Real Estate RoadmapIt’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has a... 7 comments Read more...Looking for tickets to a hot local event?Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Paradise area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Pennsylvania, or the latest... Read more...Great resources for local school information in & around ParadiseFinding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten... Read more...Local Careers and Jobs in the Paradise area - Use the web to find, search or post local jobsPut down the red pencil and the classified section and turbocharge your job search (or quest for the perfect employee) in or around Paradise, Pennsylvania with our new online Job... Read more...
EarthTalk: Giving babies nutritious food helps establish positive eating habitsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I want to give my baby fresh, organic food but I don't have the time to make her special meals. What options are out there? -- Marie Babies deserve... Read more...52 Ways to Save the Planet: #9: “Reduce Gasoline Consumption 20% - Improve your mpg rating”A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect. Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,... 1 comment Read more...
The perennial dilemma: Paper or Plastic?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: OK, once and for all, which is more environmentally friendly: paper or plastic at the grocery checkout? And is it true some communities are starting to ban plastic... Read more...
EarthTalk: Improving the nutritional quality of school cafeteria foodfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can we get schools to offer healthier and more eco-friendly cafeteria food to our kids? I don’t have time to bag a healthy lunch every day. -- Leslie... Read more...Explore Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsGet to know the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and all that it has to offer. One visit to the Academy and you will understand how extraordinary is our dual heritage as the... Read more...Explore Pennsylvania: The Banana FactoryThe Banana Factory, a community arts center and gallery, recognizes the importance of the visual arts and has dedicated itself to promoting and sharing them with everyone,... Read more...In the market for a mortgage?Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home... Read more...Expore Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of ArtThe Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 225,000 works of art, and in its sweep of 200 captivating galleries visitors find many surprises and changing exhibitions. There are... Read more...Explore Pennsylvania: James A. Michener Art MuseumIn 1988, with the support of many dedicated citizens, the James A. Michener Art Museum opened as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving,... Read more...Explore Pennsylvania: Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus CollegeIn its first decade, the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College has offered a diversity of exhibitions and programming which have educated, influenced, and... Read more...It's Easy Being Green! 10 Tips to Make Every Day Earth DayEarth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford... Read more...
Can I get a "Bow Wow?"They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day! ... 2 comments Read more...HAPPY “PESACH”!Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of slavery, ten... 1 comment Read more...A Taxing Time of YearDespite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,... Read more...
Daylight Savings Time: Gain an hour of sleep in ParadiseTime to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time... Read more...
Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for PennsylvaniaPut on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47... Read more...
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family of ... Read more...
Find Polling Place Locations in Paradise, PAUpdated 2008 voter information can be found here: Paradise Polling Places and Election Information Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you... 1 comment Read more...October is Adopt A Shelter Pet MonthWhat has four paws, a cold nose and a warm heart? An animal companion, that’s what! If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, consider bypassing the expensive... Read more...
Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info and parades for PAPut on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47... Read more...America Recycles DayIn 2007, November 15 has been designated as America Recycles Day. Sure, sorting all those pieces of junk mail and cat food cans isn’t sexy, but consider the positive impact... Read more...
Veterans Day history and parades for PennsylvaniaWhat does Veterans Day mean to Paradise and Lancaster county, PA? Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the... 1 comment Read more...
Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!'Tis the season to be jolly in Paradise, PA – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating the... Read more...Back-to-School TipsTime to pack up the sand pails and load up the backpack! Heading back to school can be exciting, scary, fun – but it doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve gathered some great tips... Read more...
Hail to the ChiefsThink of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:... Read more...
Hey, Cupid! Over Here!Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,... 1 comment Read more...
Get a Grip on Your Gigabytes! National Clean Out Your Computer Day is Feb 12It may not look as cluttered as your closet…it may not seem as out of control as those file cabinets in your basement. But most of us have computers that are stuffed with... Read more... |
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