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Resources for Internet Access in Philadelphia

2013-04-14T17:22:43Z

Andy Sharpe:

Resources for Internet Access in Philadelphia:

 

*[https://www.phillykeyspots.org/keyspot-finder Philly Keyspots Locator] - Locate a [[Freedom Rings Partnership|Freedom Rings Partnership]] site. Partnership sites are comprised of grassroots organizations, government, and universities bringing Internet access, training and technology to communities citywide.

*[http://internetessentials.com/default.aspx Comcast Internet Essentials] - Offers $9.95 a month Internet Access in homes for families with Children on free/reduced price school lunch programs. 
*[[FreedomPop|FreedomPop]] - Offers free Internet up to 500 Mb per month.
*[http://www.generocity.org/2012/patching-up-philadelphias-digital-divide-through-low-cost-internet-service/ More information] on low-cost Internet providers in and around Philadelphia.

[[Category:Issue-Technology]] [[Category:Issue-Information_Advocacy]] [[Category:Is-Resource_Page]] [[Category:About-Internet_Access]]

Generocity

2013-03-02T19:40:11Z

Andy Sharpe:

http://www.generocity.org/

A new Web site focused on nonprofit organizations and the work they do in the Philadelphia area. 

=== Nonprofits ===

A new website that covers exciting initiatives by non-profits throughout Greater Philadelphia. Generocity is a non-profit social networking tool, a source of articles on what non-profits (large and small) are busy with, and a calendar of non-profit related events.    

=== Launching soon ===

*Check the site for inspiring news every day, from feel-good stories about people who make a difference to hard-hitting reporting about tough issues facing community organizations. All created by our in-house staff of writers, led by veteran Philadelphia journalist Michael Mallowe.
*We've worked hard to make giving easy. Donate directly to your favorite nonprofit with a couple of clicks—we won't charge you or the nonprofit for the transaction. We're big on the concept of microgiving, too (translation: when lots of people give small amounts to make a big difference). So whether your donation is small or large—it all matters.
*Check out our cutting-edge online tools like Giving Circles and Fundraisers, where you can round up your friends to support your favorite causes. And we make record-keeping a snap with our custom-built dashboard, so you can keep track of every penny, and see who you've helped the most.
*Find people with the same interests, concerns and passions. Spread the word about an amazing nonprofit among your friends. Discover like-minded people who live in your neighborhood. We're building an innovative social media platform to help you connect with people who believe in the same causes.

[[Category:Is-Web_Portal]][[Category:Serves-Nonprofit_Organizations]][[Category:About-Philanthropy]]

Transportation in the Philadelphia area

2011-06-23T01:24:42Z

Andy Sharpe: Adding content and fixing spelling

'''Transportation in the Philadelphia area''' is primarily accomplished by private vehicles, airplanes, and rail and bus mass transit. __NOTOC__ 

== By air ==

*[[wikipedia:Philadelphia%20International%20Airport|Philadelphia International Airport]]
**[http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/3JU37B Getting to Philadelphia] (a [[Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau]] website)
**Departure and arrival information at 1-800-PHL-GATE ('''1-800-745-4283''')
*[[wikipedia:Northeast%20Philadelphia%20Airport|Northeast Philadelphia Airport]]
*[[wikipedia:Naval%20Air%20Station%20Joint%20Reserve%20Base%20Willow%20Grove|Willow Grove]] (first opened in 1926 as a private facility - shutting down military airfield operations in March, 2011)

== Roads ==

*[http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/ Philadelphia Streets Department]
*[[wikipedia:Pennsylvania%20Department%20of%20Transportation|PENNDOT]]

== Mass transit ==

[[Image:SEPTA GE Silverliner IV 308.jpg|right|250px|GE Silverliner]]

=== SEPTA ===

Philadelphia is served by the [[wikipedia:SEPTA|Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority]] '''(SEPTA)''', providing rail, subway, trolley, bus, and trackless trolley service in Philadelphia and it's metro area.

*[http://www.septa.org/ SEPTA's home page], for schedules, fare information and travel advisories.
**Quick useful links:
**[http://trainview.septa.org/ TrainView] shows real time status of all trains on the Regional Rail system
**[http://www3.septa.org/transitview/ TransitView] shows real time status of all buses and most city and suburban trolleys
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/index.html Bus schedules]
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/transit/index.html Subway schedules] and the Norristown High Speed Line
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/trolley/index.html Trolley schedules]
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/index.html Regional Rail schedules]
**[http://www.septa.org/maps/system/index.html Regional Rail & Rail Transit Map]
**[http://www.septa.org/cs/comment/index.html Online comment/complain form]
**[http://www.septa.org/cs/comment/index.html Reports], including (often) up to date ridership statistics, budgets, and board reports.
*[http://www.twitter.com/septa SEPTA's Twitter feed] is the best way to follow any service delays, disruptions, and detours.
*[http://isepta.org/ iSepta] provides a quick and easy way to find the next Regional Rail train coming.
*[http://septime.org septime.org] provides a simple and fast way to look at schedules for trains, subways, buses and trolleys.
*A bit of history about the massive [http://intothecity.blogspot.com/2005/08/underground-pedestrian-concourse.html transit concourse] beneath Center City.

=== Bus and rail lines into Philadelphia ===

*[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates intercity rail from 30th Street Station, the Main Line, Trenton, and Wilmington.
*[http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] and [http://www.peterpanbus.com/ Peter Pan] operate intercity bus service from the Greyhound Terminal at 10th & Filbert streets. Greyhound also occasionally stops on Broad Street in Olney and South Philadelphia. 
*[http://www.megabus.com Megabus] and [http://www.boltbus.com Bolt Bus] operate low price, direct bus service to New York City from 30th Street Station. Megabus also offers service to other cities.
*[http://www.njtransit.com NJ Transit] operates buses between Philadelphia and New Jersey, the Atlantic City Line train between 30th St. Station and the Jersey Shore, as well as bus, heavy rail, and light rail service throughout New Jersey.
*[http://www.ridepatco.org/ PATCO], operated by the DRPA, provides high speed rail service between Center City Philadelphia and Camden County, New Jersey.

=== History ===

[[Former trolley routes]]

OUR ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE As Seen From The Frankford EL http://www.phillytrolley.org/architectural_el.html

== See also ==

*[[wikipedia:American%20Automobile%20Association|American Automobile Association]]

== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==

*The [http://www.facebook.com/?sk=group_93322220733 Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers (DVARP)] is the largest mass transit advocacy group in the Philadelphia-area. Around since 1972, DVARP is a membership-supported non-profit that has been representing riders and supporters of rail and transit at SEPTA hearings, to the government, and in the media.
*[http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/ The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society] Contains much information about Philadelphia's rail history (click on the old logos towards the bottom of the page for more details) and has many pictures of the current system in action in their [http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/RPOTW.html Picture of the Week] section.
*[http://www.philadelphiatransitvehicles.info/index.php Philadelphia Transit Vehicles] has many photos and a detailed roster of SEPTA's fleet.
*[http://www.phillytrolley.org/ Philadelphia Trolley Tracks] is a collection of photos, maps, and rosters showing Philadelphia's extensive streetcar system as it was in the 20th century, and what remains today.

== External links (elsewhere) ==

*No external links yet.

Transportation in the Philadelphia area

2011-06-23T01:20:16Z

Andy Sharpe: Adding more detailed information

'''Transportation in the Philadelphia area''' is primarily accomplished by private vehicles, airplanes, and rail and bus mass transit. __NOTOC__ 

== By air ==

*[[wikipedia:Philadelphia%20International%20Airport|Philadelphia International Airport]]
**[http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/3JU37B Getting to Philadelphia] (a [[Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau]] website)
**Departure and arrival information at 1-800-PHL-GATE ('''1-800-745-4283''')
*[[wikipedia:Northeast%20Philadelphia%20Airport|Northeast Philadelphia Airport]]
*[[wikipedia:Naval%20Air%20Station%20Joint%20Reserve%20Base%20Willow%20Grove|Willow Grove]] (first opened in 1926 as a private facility - shutting down military airfield operations in March, 2011)

== Roads ==

*[http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/ Philadelphia Streets Department]
*[[wikipedia:Pennsylvania%20Department%20of%20Transportation|PENNDOT]]

== Mass transit ==

[[Image:SEPTA GE Silverliner IV 308.jpg|right|250px|GE Silverliner]]

=== SEPTA ===

Philadelphia is served by the [[wikipedia:SEPTA|Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority]] '''(SEPTA)''', providing rail, subway, trolley, bus, and trackless trolley service in Philadelphia and it's metro area.

*[http://www.septa.org/ SEPTA's home page], for schedules, fare information and travel advisories.
**Quick useful links:
**[http://trainview.septa.org/ TrainView] shows real time status of all trains on the Regional Rail system
**[http://www3.septa.org/transitview/ TransitView] shows real time status of all buses and most city and suburban trolleys
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/index.html Bus schedules]
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/transit/index.html Subway schedules] and the Norristown High Speed Line
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/trolley/index.html Trolley schedules]
**[http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/index.html Regional Rail schedules]
**[http://www.septa.org/maps/system/index.html Regional Rail & Rail Transit Map]
**[http://www.septa.org/cs/comment/index.html Online comment/complain form]
**[http://www.septa.org/cs/comment/index.html Reports], including (often) up to date ridership statistics, budgets, and board reports.
*[http://www.twitter.com/septa SEPTA's Twitter feed] is the best way to follow any service delays, disruptions, and detours.
*[http://isepta.org/ iSepta] provides a quick and easy way to find the next Regional Rail train coming.
*[http://septime.org septime.org] provides a simple and fast way to look at schedules for trains, subways, buses and trolleys.
*A bit of history about the massive [http://intothecity.blogspot.com/2005/08/underground-pedestrian-concourse.html transit concourse] beneath Center City.

=== Bus and rail lines into Philadelphia ===

*[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] operates intercity rail from 30th Street Station, the Main Line, Trenton, and Wilmington.
*[http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] and [http://www.peterpanbus.com/ Peter Pan] operate intercity bus service from the Greyhound Terminal at 10th & Filbert streets. Greyhound also occasionally stops on Broad Street in Olney and South Philadelphia. 
*[http://www.megabus.com Megabus] and [http://www.boltbus.com Bolt Bus] operate low price, direct bus service to New York City from 30th Street Station. Megabus also offers service to other cities.
*[http://www.njtransit.com NJ Transit] operates buses between Philadelphia and New Jersey, the Atlantic City Line train between 30th St. Station and the Jersey Shore, as well as bus, heavy rail, and light rail service throughout New Jersey.
*[http://www.ridepatco.org/ PATCO], operated by the DRPA, provides high speed rail service between Center City Philadelphia and Camden County, New Jersey.

=== History ===

[[Former trolley routes]]

OUR ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE As Seen From The Frankford EL http://www.phillytrolley.org/architectural_el.html

== See also ==

*[[wikipedia:American%20Automobile%20Association|American Automobile Association]]

== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==

*[http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/ The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society] Conatins much information about Philadelphia's rail history (click on the old logos towards the bottom of the page for more details) and has many pictures of the current system in action in their [http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/RPOTW.html Picture of the Week] section.
*[http://www.philadelphiatransitvehicles.info/index.php Philadelphia Transit Vehicles] has many photos and a detailed roster of SEPTA's fleet.
*[http://www.phillytrolley.org/ Philadelphia Trolley Tracks] is a collection of photos, maps, and rosters showing Philadelphia's extensive streetcar system as it was in the 20th century, and what remains today.

== External links (elsewhere) ==

*No external links yet.