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Weavers Way Mt Airy by Albert Yee (dragonballyee.com/blog/)Philly’s got food co-op fever. With veteran co-ops like Weavers Way and Mariposa, plus newbies including, the South Philly Food Co-op and the Kensington Community Food Co-op, member-supported groceries are here to stay. If you need the extra incentive to join or start your own, attend the Mid-Atlantic

A Pygmy Marmoset, one of the rare animals featured at the Philadelphia ZooThe Philadelphia Zoo, home to approximately 1,300 animals (many of which are rare and endangered) is one step closer to fulfilling its energy conservation goals with its new affiliation with GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, the retail energy business of one of the largest

image via PHSThe Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) newest greening campaign, Plant One Million, is an exciting greening endeavor that will plant trees in southeastern Pennsylvania, plus parts of New Jersey and Delaware.   The benefits of planting trees is no doubt recognized by our fair city – Mayor Nutter’s Green 2015 plan dedicates much of

treehugger.comHey GRID readers, thinking about trading in your car for an alternative mode of transportation? Halogen TV’s upcoming premiere will certainly give you the motivation to make your travels carless. On Earth Day, April 22, at 8pm (ET/PT) Halogen TV will premiere its latest in activism television, “The Un-Road Trip,” chronicling eco-adventurer Boaz Frankel, as

image via pifa.orgThe power of film is undeniable, and at this year’s Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, first time filmmakers from the Philadelphia community are proud to show off their short documentaries, highlighting the areas they call home.
This Monday, April 11 audiences will have the opportunity (at 6:00pm and 10:00pm) to view these

Calling all Tech Nerds! Philly Tech Week will kick-off on April 25th and host events all over the city through April 30th. During the final brownbag lunchtime speaker session on Friday, WHYY will play host to the week’s Green Tech Showcase. Representatives from seven groups will come together to dazzle interested attendees with environmentally-conscious innovations in Philadelphia. Here’s what to expect: Christine

SHARE Food Program Crew The Community Design Collaborative’s Winter 2011 service grants will give 10 community-based nonprofits the push they need to achieve sustainable development dreams, and further their programs.  SHARE Food Program, Inc. & Green Village Philadelphia: As part of the DVGBC’s Best of Greenbuild 2011 Conference, the Collaborative will lead a design charrette

From April 18th to April 21st, Empowerment Group will host 9 events that will empower Philadelphia’s residents to tackle their entrepreneurial dreams in celebration of Entrepreneurship Week. The group is seeking entrepreneurs at all phases of business development to take part in a community micro grant competition. Seven entrepreneurs will compete to win funds.
All throughout the week, the Philadelphia

Photographer and frequent GRID contributor, Christian Hunold will host a small show during the upcoming Fairmount Arts Crawl on April 17th. The show is titled “Close Encounters,” and investigates the idea that, “wildlife photography requires cooperation between animal and photographer.” Hunold believes that a photographer seeking to capture a wild animal must avoid scaring the

2010 Innovation Award WinnersThe Social Venture Network (SVN), an organization comprised of CEO’s, investors and non-profit leaders who aspire to create a more sustainable environment and just economy, is collaborating with the Green Chamber of the South to honor the next generation of social entrepreneurs as they present SVN’s 5th annual Innovation Awards.   The