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Image via smartlifeways.comRising population + warming planet = struggling food supply As the world’s population rapidly expands, the strain on the global food supply only becomes more severe. Add the issue of climate change and we have a serious problem on our hands. Although we’re developing new crop varieties and technologies, how much will this

This year, Beer Week, which kicks of tomorrow, will be featuring many great food events with collaborations of some of Philly’s top chefs, brewers, and farmers. Local culinary geniuses will meet with tasty beers and fresh and local food to produce one-of-a-kind events.
Bill Covaleski, Victory Brewing Company Head Brewer and one of the organizers of

In our January issue (Community, pg.14) we told you about PhillyPatientRide, a program launched by PhillyCarShare and the American Cancer Society that provides free transportation for cancer patients to treatments by linking them with warm-hearted volunteers. Since the empathic carpooling program officially made its debut, over 100 volunteers have helped patients reach their vital appointments using

BYOBs on display | Image via aigaphilly.orgOn March 31,  AIGA Philadelphia held a closing reception for the regional graphic design competition where students from Philadelphia-area colleges were asked to craft a message that brings attention to the general theme of nutrition, titled BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag).   The closing reception was held at The Icebox

Forget Farmville A new conservation-themed game has hit facebook, possibly the best thing to come since Farmville…This game challenges players to protect endangered wildlife and the environment in a virtual world. However, if you achieve game-world success, you may be helping wildlife in the real world as well. (Link) Clinton, Cities, Climate Recently, Bill Clinton

Neighborhood Bike Works is cleaning out their basement of inventory, meaning there are a LOT of donated bicycles up for grabs! The nonprofit, which engages urban youth in bicycling education, will host bike sales throughout June to raise money for their young members to participate in summer camp sessions.  The folks at NBW understand that, due

Before and after greening improvements (Image via Green Infrastructure Digest via Green City, Clean Waters)It’s official! Philly is taking the next step to becoming the “greenest city in America.” Yesterday, the Philadelphia Water Department and the PA Department of Environmental Protection signed the groundbreaking Green City, Clean Waters program agreement. Green City, Clean Waters is

Sun Salutation | Image via www.sunsaluteforsolaraid.comSolar Salute Yoga enthusiasts from all over the world are being asked to partake in a Mass Sun Salute to bring attention to and support clean energy in Africa. This global event, sponsored by SolarAid, plans to gather as many yogis and solar supporters as possible on June 21st, the summer

Do you ever wonder how to continue to eat local and/or organic while away from Philly for business or pleasure? Many other cities in the U.S. and abroad also offer opportunities to eat fresh and local fare, so the table never feels too far away from its source. Over the weekend, while staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake,

A breakdown of which states are most vulnerable to rising gas prices (GOOD)It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s superbugs! Overuse of drugs, like penicillin and tetracycline, in raising livestock has led to the emergence of “superbugs,” drug-resistant bacteria that’s claiming more human and animal lives each year. In response, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Center