Ghost in the Machine by Lucy Vernasco Federal research and data have helped to create everything from new life-saving medicines to the internet, driving innovation and economic growth. But that doesn’t mean that every administration wants to share it. And, in some cases, presidents have used their executive power to scrub data of important context
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Canning (Fermented) Apples by Emily Kovach It’s a modern-day artisan Cinderella story: A hobbyist has a real knack for making the thing he or she is passionate about, parlays that into a small business, hits the market at the right place and time, and launches a successful brand. Despite the fairytale feel of this narrative,
MorePhoto by Melena Grace Wright by Emily Kovach Wissahickon Brewing Company to Debut in East FallsEight years ago, Tim Gill’s children gave him a homebrewing kit for Father’s Day. What started as a family activity blossomed into a full-blown hobby as he invested in more professional-grade equipment and entered his beers in homebrew competitions. He
MoreBrewery Day Trips by Emily Kovach Making Beer and Creating Community at Levante Brewing This West Chester-based brewery has been exciting local craft beer lovers since its founding in August 2015. Open Wednesday through Sunday, the taproom lines up 17 taps of freshly brewed beer, such as Cloudy and Cumbersome IPA and Kolibri Kölsch. A rotating
MoreGreat Grains by Alex Jones Any beer lover in Philly can tell you that the region is in the midst of a craft beer boom. Between 2013 and 2015, the number of licensed breweries in the state nearly doubled to meet demand, from 114 to 224, according to state Liquor Control Board figures. Local beers
MoreGet Your Juices Flowing by Emily Kovach Whether you’re a passionate beer homebrewer looking to expand your horizons or a casual home cook looking for a fun fermentation project, making wine at home is a rewarding and relatively easy process. The equipment investment is reasonable, and there are a variety of ready-to-go kits that provide
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January 2017 | 93 THE WINTER FOOD & FARM ISSUE The state of sustainable farming in Pennsylvania, Grid’s picks for your condiment table and local goods for the pantry, slow-cooked winter meals and more. SPECIAL SECTION: Politics: Presidential power | State Politics and Philadelphia’s mayor ART DUE DATE: December 9 February 2017 | 94 SOCIAL
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MorePhoto courtesy of Laura Deutsch Photography The State of Sustainable Agriculture by Alex Jones While the current trendiness of the farm-to-table movement might lead consumers to believe that the businesses that grow our food are booming, that’s not exactly the case. Just ask Brooks Miller of North Mountain Pastures in Perry County. Miller and his
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