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Brian McTear of Weathervane Music. photo | Kevin Monko Thursday marked the seventh installment of the highly successful Ignite Philly series at Johnny Brenda’s. If you worried in the past that Ignite Philly was too techie for your tastes, you shouldn’t anymore. The themes of the night hewed more to civic engagement and urban farming

powerupgambia.orgThis Thursday, February 17, La Salle University is hosting a dinner-dialogue featuring Jennifer Abraczinskas, a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania and board member of the inspiring, grassroots organization called Power Up Gambia (PUG). We’ve mentioned PUG before, but it deserves more credit. The non-profit, which runs out of Philadelphia, strives to provide solar energy to

www.google.com/imagesWhether you are new to the "green" scene or a master of everything sustainable, there is no doubt that when it comes to recycling there are plenty of commonly held misconceptions. Not only is there confusion among city residents, there is also false information published that tends to push people away from recycling. Here are

walnuthillca.org This month, the Walnut Hill Community Association(WHCA) was awarded one grant from NeighborWorks America, and two grants from the Preservation Alliance’s Vital Neighborhoods Initiative. The grant money, totalling $20,000, will be used to beautify and promote the Walnut Hill neighborhood through three community-wide projects: (1) NeighborWorks America CLI project This project will host membership drives on block clean-up days

dvrpc.orgThis morning the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) unveiled its brand new food system plan for the Greater Philadelphia Region called, "Eating Here." The announcement event was held at Reading Terminal Market, and attracted a diverse crowd of folks all involved and/or interested in creating a more sustainable, fair, and accessible food system in

Craving something sweet for Valentine’s Day? Healthy Bites ToGo Market/Café on 2521 Christian St. is now carrying LoveBars on their shelves. (Though they are popping up everywhere — Reading Terminal, Headhouse Market, Green Aisle, etc.) If you’re a chocoholic, you’ll have to try this dark chocolate, vegan, dairy-, gluten-, soy- and nut-free bar. Produced right here

On winter days like the ones we’ve been having, walking outside feels unbearable. Add some chilling wind into the picture — forget it. It may not feel like it, but wind is a hot commodity these days. The cost of onshore wind power has decreased to record lows, with prices for wind turbines at their

mgkflaw.comHave tons of ideas to help better the environment, but don’t have the funds to get you started? Here are two opportunities that can help you on your way: Wawa, NBC 10, and law firm Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP are looking for school classes, clubs or teams with ideas for an environmental program that

image courtesy archpaper.comDo you ever stop and question how our city's schools are addressing matters of sustainability in the classroom? 
This month's Urban Sustainability Forum will reveal the need for students in kindergarten through high school to have knowledge and understanding of the natural environment.
The event will showcase examples from local programs and institutions that are effectively taking on

hgtv.comMost of us can admit to hoarding our old cell phones and obsolete electronics in our junk drawers. (Guilty! I still have my first brick-sized Nokia.) Millions of phones per year are replaced with the latest iPhones and Droids, but according to the EPA, only 10 percent of outdated phones are being recycled. Voilà, California’s