Prepare yourselves: In January 2011, electricity rates in Philadelphia will increase, if not skyrocket. Back in 1997, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a deregulation measure that capped utility rates for consumers in preparation for allowing competition—or “Energy Choice”—in the market. PECO’s cap will expire next year, but citizens in other areas of the state
MoreI've been talking a lot recently about the fact that the more I learn about industrial/unsustainable food production, the fewer things I can enjoy eating. This isn't all bad. It's important to be an ethical, conscientious consumer, and sometimes the more you learn about a product (especially when it comes from a local, independently-owned source)
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Red Earth Farm, located in Schuylkill County, promises fresh local produce grown without any synthetic, artificial or chemical substances. The 13-acre farm shares its bounty at local farmers' markets and with CSA members from June to November. Weekly CSA shares are chosen by members from an online list of available produce. These orders are then
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The health of a nation (or in this case a city) begins with the initiatives of young people. Teens 4 Good, a program of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers, shows the kind of initiative and promise Philadelphia needs to become a healthy and sustainable city. The group transforms vacant city lots into urban gardens, providing
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Russ KremerSpeaking of Fresh, one of the film's most interesting and affecting stories involves Russ Kremer, a pig farmer in Missouri. For years, he ran a commercial pork operation, which meant daily doses of antibiotics for all his animals. One day he was injured by a hog, and nearly died from an antibiotic-resistant infection he
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Tomorrow at 7 p.m., the Ambler Theater will screen Fresh as part of their Pennypack Sustainability Series. For information and tickets, visit amblertheater.org or call 215-345-7855.
Check out my review from March's Grid after the jump. Oh, and in case you need any encouragement to attend, Will Allen is in this movie. WILL ALLEN.
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A few weeks ago, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced plans to consolidate the city—determining which neighborhoods are viable, and abandoning those that aren't. So, what happens next? From the Wall Street Journal:
Along with the mayor, a number of academics and philanthropic groups are sketching visions of a different Detroit. One such vision has urban farms
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This year's Philagrafica, Philadelphia's international festival celebrating print in contemporary art, is permeating the city in "dynamic and unexpected ways." On display at the Moore College of Art and Design is Mundus Admirabilis, which utilizes vinyl and screenprinting on porcelain and embroidery on fabric.
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Pennypack Farm and Education Center’s mission is to make "local sustainable agriculture an important part of our community through farming, education and community events.” The organization is adamant about providing locally-produced, humane and toxin-free food as well as environmental education to its patrons. Pennypack Farm offers both summer/fall and winter/spring shares that run for six
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Mugs by Lyla KaplanMusic & Mugs, an event hosted by Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, features lots of things Grid readers love: local drinks, local snacks, local art and local music.
Use a handmade mug to sample beers from Victory Brewing Company while enjoying music from Hezekiah Jones, Chris Kapser, The Spinning Leaves and The Sisters Three. The ticket
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