Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike (and sometimes bicycle) off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We sometimes participate in a conservation work party in a area we hike. And, we …

This group is for organizers and leaders of Philadelphia-area MeetUp groups. We've had a lot of success partnering with other groups in the past, and this MeetUp will serve to bring various leaders together once a month to work on partnering together on events & activities! 1.) Meet other leaders, then work together on cooperative efforts. 2.) Collaborate to throw large-scale events, trips, or activities. 3.) Network with similar-minded leaders. :) 4.) Share your successes and failures. …

Team Red Rides to Fight Diabetes! Our rides are open to everyone - the more the merrier! Come join our training rides to train, and have fun. We have consistent training rides on the Schuylkill River Trail, in Ridley State Park, and occasional rides in West Chester, Lancaster County and Bucks County.  We are looking to expand our rides in the greater Philly area and organize rides for all skill levels. Team Red is an official team formed by the American Diabetes Association for the Tour de Cure, …

I grew up on a lake and now live in Philly. I miss being able to go skiing/wakeboarding/kneeboarding when I had free time. I was fishing in manyunk when I saw some wakeboarders and thought to myself, I need to get back on the water. So here I am hoping there are others in the area that feel the same way.

MahoganyPhilly.com presents the Mahogany Philly Cultural Arts Club! The Mahogany Philly Cultural Arts Club is a free group for African-American women interested in exploring art, music, film and literature relevant to women of color.  This club is particularly for those interested in African-American culture and history.  We meet to: share diverse forms of expression voice our thoughts fellowship with like-minded women partake in food, wine, and coffee We also attend cultural and literary even …

Philly Challenge organizes one-day urban races in Philadelphia, PA for active adventure-seekers. Our first race is taking place on Saturday, July 10th and will repeat every few months thereafter. Teams of 2 or more will race around the city, competing against other Challengers for top cash prizes as you plot race strategy, solve tricky clues, explore undiscovered corners of the city, and have an all-around great time! Think of it as a 5k that tests your brains as much as your legs, with much b …

The Philly Area Scala Enthusiasts (PHASE) is a user group for people in the Philadelphia, PA, area who are interested in the Scala programming language. If you're interested in Scala, programming on the Java VM, or functional programming in general, feel free to join us. NOTE: This group is for Scala discussions only. Emails or posts that are not Scala-related may get you banned from the group.

Philadelphia Whigs are independent-minded voters who embrace both Republican and Democratic ideals and seek to discuss ways to enact moderate, middle-of-the-road, common sense problems to the issues we face as citizens of Philly. We strive to reach out to the average citizen who desires a realistic approach to politics. We continue in the proud tradition of the original Whigs of Philadelphia like Congressman Joseph Chandler (1792 – 1880) who sought to renew America by reforming our institutions. …

… This group can maximize its potential if lots of meetups were taking place all over Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Remember, you don't have to be an expert to host a meetup of Wild Foodies. I'm certainly not. Just follow some simple rules - 1) don't eat it if you can't ID it, 2) go slow when eating a new food for the first time, and 3) avoid contaminated sites.   You're welcome to come on as many tours as you like!  The more you tour, the more you'll learn! The important thing is for peo …

A group for the Russian LGBT community in the Philadelphia area and beyond. If you immigrated from Russia and consider yourself a member of the LGBTetc. community come share your story and meet other like-minded people! Friends, loved ones and supporters of the Russian LGBT community are all welcome!

The Code for America Philly Team wants to invite you to join us in making Philadelphia a better place. We're seven tech geeks that are looking at how Philly works and finding ways to use technology to improve it's processes, then implement them. We need to wrangle other Philly geeks to help us in this endeavor.   Sign up for our email newsletter here!   What's this about? People from the city government and the community come together, learn from each other, pitch simple projects to work on, bre …

Come home to the Philly "Art of Living" Meditation & Spiritual Upliftment Group! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options in the Philadelphia area to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefit …

This is a group of ladies ages 25-45 who are looking to make new friends and LOVE brunch! We'll be brunching all over the city of Philadelphia!

… Activities include dinners out, cocktails or coffee, shows/events/concerts, workshops/classes, athletic activities, potlucks, house dinner parties, movie nights; it's never ending in Philadelphia! The greatest thing about Philly Girlfriends is that there is so much to do or explore in Philadelphia, why not do it together and gain true friendships! We will also have "Date Nights" which will allow us to bring our better halfs along! This group is really just a simple friendship group, I'm not try …

A monthly meetup for fashion, street style, lifestyle bloggers in the Philadelphia area. Let's meet up talk style, trends  and blogging in the city of Brotherly Love!   

Welcome to The Philadelphia Vegetarian Social Club! I hope to develop a group for friendly Philadelphians who have chosen to be meat-free (carnivores welcome too, but we'll only eat out at vegetarian destinations!) and who enjoy having meals with fellow vegetarians while having good conversation, and building camaraderie.  I am still somewhat new to Philadelphia myself so this would be a great way to not only explore Philly's awesome foodie destinations but also make new friends.  I hope to orga …