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#096 April 2017/Column/Dispatch

Essay: A music promoter gets back to his social-worker roots

Illustration by Marika Mirren The Everyday Activist essay by Derek Dorsey I work in the music industry. I’ve booked thousands of shows and promoted scores of festivals—and have spent an untold number of late nights watching everything from folk to hip-hop. Outside my home in Kensington, the sound of children playing down the street has

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/Column/The Big Picture

Q&A: Landscape architect Claudia West says we need functional plant communities, not over-mulched arborvitae

Illustration by Corey Brickley Goodbye to All That interview by Heather Shayne Blakeslee According to landscape planners Claudia West and Thomas Rainer, we should all be saying “goodbye to the real estate industry, good taste, designers’ egos, eco-evangelism and the horticulture industry.” Their book, “Planting in a Post-Wild World,” is a joyous ode to the

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/festivals

Environmental film festival launches in Philadelphia

Photos courtesy of Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival Reel to Real by Nancy Chen Last year was, again, the hottest year on record. And yet, at a moment when environmental concerns at home and around the world seem to be mounting, President Donald Trump is following up on his campaign promises to repeal environmental regulations and

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/festivals

Pennsylvania Herb and Garden Festival is a one-stop shop for plants and education

Herb Heaven by Lauren Johnson When it comes to gardening, herbs do so much more than add culinary flair. Not only do they add kick to a dish, they offer health benefits for us and our environment, as well. The Pennsylvania Herb and Garden Festival, held in York, kicks off its 19th year this spring.

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/festivals

Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival continues to grow

Chestnut Hill Looks to Next 20 Years as Philly’s Garden District by Lauren Johnson In an area teeming with natural, architectural and cultural attractions, the Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival, held this year on May 7, offers a unique chance for visitors to experience it all in full bloom. Not only does this one-day

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/festivals

Concerns about immigration crackdown upend a decade-old celebration

Photo courtesy of Carnaval de Puebla/Philatinos Radio Carnaval de Puebla Canceled by Nancy Chen Carnaval de Puebla, among the most prominent public celebrations of Mexican culture in Philadelphia, will be canceled this year. Organizers stated via the Carnaval de Puebla Facebook page that they took action because of the climate of uncertainty for members of

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/Column/Guest Editorial

The next 20 years of urban farming at Greensgrow

Illustration by Jameela Wahlgren Keeping Our Connection to Sun and Seed by Ryan Kuck Every year come tax time I have to pause for a long while when the 1040 asks for my occupation. At first the mild rebellion of writing “urban farmer” was alluring, imagining that someone in some deep office had to scratch

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017

Grid’s picks for artisan offerings at your neighborhood market

Farm Stand to Table by Emily Kovach Sitting alongside the stellar produce at the city’s farmers markets, you’ll find some of the best artisan food in the Philadelphia region. Headhouse Square2nd & Lombard Weighing in at over 40 vendors, this bustling Sunday market is one of the largest in Philadelphia. Located under the historic Shambles

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/The To-Do List

April: To-Do List

Illustration by Julia Tran 1. Say hello to your local farmersIt’s that time of year again when the farm stands are back across the city. Get back in the habit of a weekly trip to your nearby market. 2. Clean up the creekMariposa Food Co-op, Philadelphia Water, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and United By Blue

March 29, 2017

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#096 April 2017/Column/Comings & Goings

April: Comings & Goings

Environmental Groups See Bleak Outlook for Clean WaterA 16-state comparison and analysis by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center gave Pennsylvania a grade of “F” when it comes to preventing lead in drinking water in the commonwealth’s schools. When 40 schools were recently tested in Philadelphia, 14 percent exceeded the EPA’s lead action level limit of

March 29, 2017

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