This group is for those of us who follow a strict gluten-free diet - because we need it to stay healthy and well. The good news is that being gluten-free is getting easier all the time. There are more ready-made products in the stores, and more and more restaurants are offering gluten-free choices. The bad news is that parties remain one of the greatest challenges for those with Celiac.  The fear of not knowing exactly what a dish contains makes most of us shy away from eating something "just in …

The American Representative government was well thought out. As citizens we have been given a system that works only when people use it. It is simply not an option to just stand on the sidelines and do nothing. All we have to do is look at what happens when people become disconnected from the process. If you feel as though your government is so foreign to your way of thinking, it’s because you’re not involved in the process. This must change, because you need representation. If you feel that t …

Philly Tech Meetup convenes technologists, entrepreneurs, investors and the broader innovation community regularly to learn and share. Each month, hundreds of innovators gather to see demos, launch products and meet their future co-founders, partners and funders. Apply to demo. Contact us to sponsor. Send us tech news. Check out PhillyTechMeetup.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Join the PTM Press List if you are interested in covering our events, programs and community …

Contact information: Lynn and Cliff Landes 217 S. Jessup Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 lynnlandes@earthlink.net 215-629-3553 Welcome to the Philadelphia Society of Small Streets (PSSS)! We are dedicated to the preservation, repair, and restoration of Philadelphia's small historic streets (approximately 200 streets, 6 feet wide).  In order to be on the Philadelphia Historic Street Paving Thematic District (PHSPTD), the street must not be paved over. See list and map: HistoricCartwayInventory …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

Welcome to “ The Philly Business Networking Group (PhillyBNG)”. Over the last 4 years, our parent company, NYCBNG has earned a stellar reputation as thhe premier networking group in the country.  Each month we host free and paid business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs. In August 2011, Ilana Eberson, President of the company, won a spot in the Top 100 Small Business Influencer Award. We are excited …

MontCoLyme is an all volunteer not-for-profit organization that is committed to helping patients diagnosed with tick-borne diseases. Founded in 2009 in North Wales, PA. MontCoLyme is committed to helping patients diagnosed with tick-borne infections through education, support, and advocacy. We encourage patients to advocate for themselves in their goal to regain their health. We offer patient support, group meetings, information, speakers, and news updates. Everyone who is interested in Lyme dis …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, technologists and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

We are parents who usually work from home full or part time, and who live in or west of Philadelphia  (Conshohocken, Main Line, Manayunk, East Falls, Mt Airy, Chestnut Hill, King of Prussia, etc). We get together for coworking sessions regularly, and are working towards opening a permanent coworking office space (to be called "Juice Box") with on-site child care and many more services... to help us all find community, socialize, learn, get stuff done… and achieve balance with our work and home l …

We've grown and expanded! When we started our group only Augmented Reality (AR) was our rallying point. But Virtual Reality (VR) has been added to our charter. Why? In the next few months a global AR and VR technology company will announce a local collaboration to create a major development + programming hub in the Philly area. Details are still being finalized, but when all the pieces are in place the news will create headlines across the region. Both AR and VR are the next big thing -- QR code …

MOMS Offering Moms Support The MOMS Club® of Lawrenceville West is a great place to meet mothers who stay at home with their children either full- or part-time. Our chapter is comprised of Lawrence Township moms who live West of Route 206 (Main Street/Lawrence Road) and who support each other, make life better for our children and donate our time and resources to our community. Who We Are: The MOMS Club® of Lawrenceville West is part of International MOMS Club, a national, non-profit organizati …

What Sahaja Meditation Can Do For You Sahaja Meditation is a tool that can be used to counteract the strains and stresses that comes with our day to day living, it is good for heart, mind, body and soul therefore, everyone can benefit from it, young and the elderly.  Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that allows you to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It's easy. Anyone can do it. And classes are always free. Here are just …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning both basic and advance nonprofit techniques for fundraising, leadership development, donor engagement, prospect research, and strategic planning. Each month, we will meet to discuss a contemporary nonprofit topic, trouble-shoot "real world" challenges, trade tips and tools, and learn from each other. Members will be automatically added to EHL Consulting's mailing list in order to receive important updates about the group, event invitations, and r …

This group is for business and IT professionals looking for news, in-depth case studies, expert insight, best practices, and product analyses to plan and implement their data analytics and management strategies. We provide decision makers perspective on how they can apply big data concepts and technologies to their business needs. With original insight, ideas, and advice, we also explain the potential risks and benefits of introducing new data technology into existing data systems.

How is technology, entrepreneurship and innovation making Philadelphia better? The Technically Philly Meetup is a fast-paced evening presentation and demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/retention, digital access/education and government/policy reform in Philadelphia. The events will range from pre-hackathon receptions, civic app demos, digital access discussions and cross-city, cross-community and other partnered meetups. Organized by local technology ne …

We have monthly hackathons in the Philly area for people working on or interested in startups (primarily Internet related). A hackathon is an event with no specific agenda--everyone comes and "hacks" on their projects. It is a great place to meet other local hackers and get feedback/help on your projects. Every month we have the meetup at a local Philly company where cool hacking is going on. We have pizza for dinner, hang out and talk about our startup experiences, and hack on our projects toge …

All across the globe, people are seeking new sources of energy, yet within each of us lies the most transformative energy of all. It’s called Inner Energy or the Kundalini. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Meditation can help you manage stress, master your emotions …

Develop, design and publish Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps with the help of Microsoft and our Community of Developers and Designers. Listings will include events, contests and news of interest to software developers.

Looking for committed comedians and actors looking to collaborate in ongoing "SNL" style comedy presentations reflecting current events and videotaped live for distribution on the internet. Most of the shoots will be in our green screen studio. Members must have solid credentials in acting and/or standup comedy, and be willing to make themselves available on short notice to create humorous takes on items in the news. We are a collaborative group looking for input for our sketches, including inno …

PCoGD will inform members on news within the graphic design community. We hope to give tips and information on tools, advancing your design, freelancing, legal aid services, conferences, awards, contest, grant information, networking, news on employment opportunities, and we hope to learn some new and exciting information from our members. All this when we all get the chance to "Meet-up!" PCoGD was formerly known as The Philadelphia Graphic Designers Meet-up. We decided to claim ourselves as a C …

A group for all 3D printing enthusiasts new or old! Let's get together to help those new to 3D printing pick or build a printer, share tips and tricks, move beyond just printing others STL files to building your own designs using CAD, talk about the latest in 3D printing news and technology and have a good time doing it. This is a forum for learning, discussion and fun. All are welcome regardless of level of experience! All that's required is an interest in or curiosity about 3D printing.

Hi all! A clean city is a cool city where people can enjoy a healthier and happier life. A clean city is also an everyday affair where everyone can help! What can you do? Lead by example. Pickup litter yourself, not just in front of your own front door!  Join us for "Meetup & Cleanups", post your own Cleanups, request a Litter Buddy, report violations, and spread the word. (See lists below to learn more details) We are a volunteer group. Membership is free! Historically, litter has been the ba …