Victory Garden Chancellor Avenue School, Newark, 1942 | Photo Courtesy of Newark Public Library Energy: Grow Hope, Not Fear By Meenal Raval New words have crept into our vocabulary since last month. Self-isolation. Social distancing. Pandemic. No-touch transactions. Fear about the COVID-19 pandemic has captured our focus. We now obsess about hand-washing, mask-wearing, and who
MoreStorm King: Venice Island’s Groundbreaking Green Design By Meredith Jones & Photography by Rachael Warriner Tucked behind the bustle of Main Street in Manayunk, just beyond the towpath and canal sits an island performing arts and recreation center. The design is modern and dynamic, a beautiful clean space for the community to come together. While
MoreMedicine Box By Alexandra (Marie) Jones & Photography by Parikha Mehta As healthcare and health insurance costs have spiraled out of control in the U.S. and our world becomes more and more anxious, the market for products aimed at curing our ailments and soothing our psyches grows. According to the Global Wellness Institute, which has
MorePhotography by Albert Yee Street Stories & Curbside Characters: Street Smarts By Constance Garcia-Barrio It’s dark. High heels approach, staccato, from behind. Someone grabs your arm and propels you forward. “Let’s go!” A kidnapping? More likely, the theft of a moment’s independence from a blind person on Philly’s streets. “Once, a woman took my arm
MorePhoto Courtesy of Kirtrina Baxter The Blacker the Berry: Finding My People By Kirtrina Baxter I first learned of permaculture in 2006. I was living in the mountains of Upstate New York, where my daughter and I loved everything from growing food to swimming in lakes. Jumping in waterfalls was our thang, and creating rituals
MoreBy Randy LoBassoIndego’s e-bikes offer Philadelphians an easy, “energy-efficient” commute.
MoreBy Meenal RavalPlanting more trees is a simple and effective way to reduce Philly’s emissions
MoreBy Claire Marie Porter & Photography by Rob CordilloOn the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Grid is celebrating trees: their resilience, beauty and spirit, and their fortitude amidst an ever-changing climate and ecosystem.
MoreBy Francesca FureyBluebird Distilling will pivot from producing spirits to hand sanitizer to aid the Philadelphia community, following the national shortage due to COVID-19.
MorePhiladelphia is rich with regional farmers and food producers. Never has there been a time when we are able to better appreciate their value than now.
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