Phillyweather.net just celebrated its 5th anniversary and has been sharing deep background on weather stories since its launch. If you like weather widgets on your desktop, or want to know more about what is happening with the daily forecast, Phillyweather.net is who you want to subscribe to.

Pete's Gardening Blog regularly shares tidbits relating to the author's gardening efforts, including tips and pictures.

Related blogs and services you will be interested in:

Straight From the Farm

Philadelphia Orchard Project

PlanPhilly: Lenfest keeps Big U alive.

Related: Flickr: Rob Bender: SS United States

PlanPhilly enables Philadelphians to take part in a dialog about the future of the city. Its home page was recently redesigned. Check it out.

Geeks are cool. At least, I tell myself that since I am one. And Philly is lucky to have a lot of them who are involved in events all over the city every day. To get keyed into the various geek scenes in Philly (it is so .. awesome to be able to say that!) you have to go here and subscribe.

Above Average Jane has been doing a fantastic job sharing news items happening in the Philadelphia region's political scene you should be aware of. Yeah, it can be bit "inside baseball" sometimes, but it is more 'news you should know' than 'news you are looking for'. Subscribe. Get aware.

Christopher Wink, co-Founder of Technically Philly, has a diverse set of interests that place him right in the middle of media's evolution in Philly. He shares these interests on his terrific personal blog that you want to subscribe to. Check it out.

Read Phylliss Mass, "Public Is the New Private", in Metropolis.

Philadelphia Neighborhoods, NEastPhilly.com, West Philly News, Frankford Gazette, Fishtown.us.

Any other favorites out there?

Pat at The Frankford Gazette in "Thankfully, Our Neighbor Had Our Back!" talks about how great his neighbors are in Frankford. I can relate here in Fox Chase Philly. We can't say it enough.

Our neighbor is a hero. I told him that and he said he would tell his wife. I also told him we already knew that about him. God bless you, neighbor and friend! God bless all those who are willing to get involved and help their neighbors!

YouTube: "Vignette from Project H.O.M.E.'s 20th Anniversary Gala (Employment)":

Related: Philadelphia Inquirer: "Mary of mercy"

Greetings!

You are invited to join us as we begin our week of National Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, sponsored by the Balm of Gilead organization.

We will begin our week on Sunday, March 7, 2010 with a Service of Word and Holy Communion. It will begin at 11:00 am.

We are located at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19119. (215)848-0199

Blessings!
Pastor Andrena Ingram

You may visit us on the web at St. Michael's Lutheran Church

you may also get more information at: *Living* With HIV

In the brotherly spirit of Philagraphika, Projects Gallery presents Gone Printin'. This is a collective showing of many of the Projects Gallery regulars mixed with a few surprises. Projects will be mounting a show co-curated by Helen Meyrick and Philadelphia Salon director Caryn Kunkle. The Philadelphia Salon is an edgy and energetic group of young artists that Caryn has conjoined over the past two years. Their Salon meets monthly in one of Philly’s finest former baron mansions on North Broad Street. Caryn and her group have been creating artistic community and consciousness of aesthetic by bringing many of Philadelphia’s brightest young artists together with some of Philly’s top art connoisseurs.

All work will be of various methods of printmaking. Artists from Projects Gallery will include Peter Gourfain, Brooke Holloway, Frank Hyder, Itsuki Ogihara, Florence Putterman, Bruce Wilhelm, and others. Varied members of the Philadelphia Salon will also feature work in this show, providing fresh names and works to the familiar. Gone Printin’ will be on display February 5th – 27th, 2010. There will also be an artist reception First Friday February 5th from 6 - 9 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.

Projects Gallery is located at 629 N. 2nd St. in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties section. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday Noon to 7 p.m. A preview of works may be viewed on the gallery’s website at www.projectsgallery.com. For more information and images, please contact Projects Gallery at 267-303-9652 or info@projectsgallery.com

Philagrafika's mission is to promote and sustain printmaking as a vital and valued art form by providing artistic, programmatic and administrative leadership for large-scale, cooperative initiatives with broad public exposure.

Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult.

The constant refrain on the radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation - all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.

Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.

For these reasons, St Michael's Lutheran Church offers a special “Blue Christmas” service on December 18th at 7:00 pm. Come out, and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it) is welcome.

We are located at 6671 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19119, for more information, please call the church office: (215) 848-0199.

Albert Yee shares news that R. Bradley Maule has completed his move to Portland, OR. He managed the very significant phillyskyline for almost ten years. His knowledge and love of architecture, of place, of photography and Philadelphia inspired and informed thousands across the city.

From the phillyskyline about page:

Hello, I'm R. Bradley Maule, sometimes RBM, always B Love. This is my web site. It is made in honor of the city I live in and love, Philadelphia. It is to present an honest look—warts and all—at the city and its varied urban fabric.

I came here from Tyrone, Pennsylvania (Steelers Country) in 2000, and have spent all my 33 years at a PA address. I have no mission statement or goal with this site, but if I had one wish, it would be that Pennsylvanians could see past the nonsense and love one another, from Erie to Philly up to the Poconos back out to the Burgh and everywhere in between.

But here on Philly Skyline, my friends and I are just sharing our experiences right here in Philadelphia with our fellow humans.

Albert points to his Farewell, Philadelphia slideshow on Flickr. Make sure to subscribe to Maule of America to follow his work in the future (some great shots already there!).

He left an imprintis going to be greatly missed. His impact will live on.

Thank you Brad.