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Fall is a great time to explore the cheeses of Chester County. The area is home to eight fabulous cheesemakers, including one of my favorites, Yellow Springs Farm. Al and Catherine Renzi are passionate about Nubian goats and native plants, and these two things come together in the form of beautiful, subtle cheeses that are

A scene from the August Night Market in Mount Airy (Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC)All has been quiet on the Griddle lately, but we’re starting things up again with a reminder about a Philly favorite—the Night Market! If the Food Trust’s epic street food festival wasn’t already GRID’s culinary nirvana, it definitely is now.

Image via marcellusprotest.org/node/1288Another public demonstration against fracking is in the works. Next Wenesday, September 7, you can join the “Shale Gas Outrage” Rally to Protect Air, Water, Earth and Human Health in solidarity against the controversial natural gas drilling technique—fracking—in Pennsylvania. The rally, organized by Philly grassroots advocacy organization Protecting Our Waters, will be held

Movie-goers enjoy the pedal-powered screening. Image via Guardian.The drive-in movies have gotten an eco-makeover in England as cycle-in cinemas are becoming popular. At these outdoor theaters, cyclists attach their bikes to generators and pedal to power the movie screening. Guardian What do Oprah fans and tar sands have in common? Apparently a support for women’s

  Graphy by Nielsen on climate change opinions. For full size, click image. Image via GuardianWhile 69% of global citizens are concerned about climate change, public opinion is dropping in the biggest polluter countries. Which region is most concerned? Check out the survey to find out. Guardian Hurricane Irene is leaving more than flooding and

The Tûranor PlanetSolar ship / Image via charterworld.comA solar-powered ship is sailing around the globe. The spaceship-looking vessel has already covered almost 24,000 miles. New York Times Oyster-lovers may have to start paying more for the seafood delicacy; ocean acidification is seriously hurting populations. OnEarth Gemasolar is more than an optical illusion. The first commercial

Image via milrose.comZoning. Ok it’s not the most interesting issue, but without zoning codes cities would be a mess. Zoning keeps homes and factories from being neighbors, prevents communities from becoming overpopulated, and makes sure buildings aren’t too tall and have enough parking, among other things.
Unfortunately, zoning in Philadelphia has become a nightmare. The city’s