Scraps of Hope: UCD initiative fights food waste and hunger

Grand opening of the Dirt Factory, June, 2012Each month, the average household in Philadelphia puts more than 200 pounds of trash out for curbside pickup — much of it food waste. Thanks to an innovative food recycling program, residents of University City are working to reduce that amount.

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Ribbon-Cutting Marks Official Completion of Paseo Verde

Shown here at the Paseo Verde ribbon cutting are (l to r) developer Jonathan Rose, Council President Darrell Clarke, Mayor Michael Nutter, Nilda Ruiz of APM, and Paseo Verde resident Joann RiveraPhiladelphia added another feather to its neighborhood development cap on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official completion of the

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Video Shows Why the Rail Park is Important

This amazing new video by Good Motion Project for the Friends of the Rail Park fundraiser features a host of Philadelphia luminaries and plenty of cogent, passionate and smart arguments for why we should transform Philadelphia’s abandoned rail viaducts into a Rail Park. This project would create a beautiful, 55-block long green way, through the

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Summer Editorial Internships Available at Grid

Grid has openings for editorial interns this summer, beginning in May. We are looking for current students or recent graduates with a background in environmental or sustainability issues, strong writing skills and an interest in contributing to Grid’s mission and learning more about it. The positions are unpaid, with the option of receiving school credit. Duties

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Spirits of Independence

The latest Grid is out now, with a fascinating look at some of the independent spirits who are leading the resurgence of local libations in Philadelphia. Join us for a look behind the scenes at the community-minded founders of Philadelphia Brewing Company, the master brewer behind the artful beers of Tired Hands Brewing Company and

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Last Days of St. Bonaventure

It appears that St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in North Philadelphia’s Fairhill neighborhood will not be spared. The landmark church, designed by prominent church architect Edwin Forrest Durang in 1894 and completed in 1906, was issued its final fate when the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections determined it was “imminently dangerous” and beyond repair.

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Essential Properties: Experts from around the country trade notes on Reclaiming Vacant Properties

With 40,000 vacant lots within its boundaries, Philadelphia knows a lot about the problems and the potential of vacant properties. In September, the city played host to the Center for Community Progress’s (CCP) fifth Reclaiming Vacant Properties (RVP) conference, three days of interactive panel sessions, walking tours of Philadelphia neighborhoods and plenty of networking and

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Countdown to the Holidays

Some people embrace the winter holidays with such eagerness that their gift-shopping is done before the last trick-or-treater has trundled off their doorstep. This Countdown to the Holidays is for the rest of us, hopefully serving as a guide, a reminder and an inspiration for those who leave holiday shopping until a little bit later.

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The Gift of Great Cheese

The gift that goes with everything, and some great things that go with it  
 
Forget the sock monkeys and the finger puppets. You can find more creative gifts for stocking stuffers and holiday bashes if you just raid your local purveyor of quality food. Pair a local cheese with artisan crackers, jam, chocolates or spirits,

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