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Gift Guide: On the Street

Wagoneer Utility ToteFor those perpetually on the go, a roomy tote keeps everything on hand. This handsome bag from Arden + James is big enough for a laptop, gym clothes and whatever else busy bodies might need, and it’s made from locally sourced materials.$160 Burnside Bike RackLoma Living’s simple, modern design in mahogany or maple

October 27, 2016

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Gift Guide: The Mixologist

Leather Chemex CollarA luxe and functional upgrade for the coffee connoisseur, Ugmonk’s leather collar lends a nice grip to the Chemex’s smooth glass shape and looks quite handsome to boot.$34 BittersOrange peel, lavender flowers and dandelion, angelica and gentian roots mingle happily in a base of grain alcohol and distilled water to support digestion and

October 27, 2016

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Column/Endorsement

Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate

The Senate, the Supreme Court and the soul of Pennsylvania are at stake by Grid Editorial Board America is suffering through an unprecedentedly debased presidential election, and many voters have vowed to stay home. While that is an understandable response, it is a dangerous proposition for progressive voters who live in Pennsylvania. As many commentators

October 20, 2016

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Comings & Goings

October: Comings & Goings

Four U.S. Cities Join Philadelphia in Funded Sustainability Plan Akron, Chicago, Detroit and Memphis received $40 million in September to fund Reimagining the Civic Commons, an environmental initiative piloted in Philadelphia to demonstrate the positive effects of investment in public spaces. The pilot program, Civic Commons Collective, began in 2014 with an initial $11 million

September 29, 2016

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The To-Do List

October: To-Do List

Illustration by Kailey Whitman 1. Go for a walk in the woods It will be prime time this month for the colors to be ablaze in Philadelphia’s many acres of parks and woodlands. See the show up close and breathe in the fall. 2. Register to vote!It’s your last chance to make sure that your

September 29, 2016

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Column/Dispatch

Personal Essay: Giving to others at a young age instills a lifelong love of volunteering

Illustration by Abayomi Louard-Moore The Work of Life by Angel Hogan At dinner recently, a friend opened her fortune cookie to find the following Muhammad Ali quote: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” We sat silent, considering. How has service impacted our lives? During my childhood, my

September 29, 2016

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Column/Homestead Acts/Homesteading

Making your own herbal infusions or ‘teas’ is easy

Home Brew by Anna Herman Herbs, fresh and dried, are an essential ingredient in many a culinary endeavor. Where would we be without pasta with basil pesto, or chive cream cheese on a toasted bagel? Herbs are equally important in hot water—but try not to call it tea. Black and green tea are both made

September 29, 2016

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Hot cups, co-working and cool spaces

Photo courtesy of Arterial Agents New Brews by Emily Kovach Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to read and sip tea, sit down for a meeting or enjoy a sweet treat, each of these purveyors provides a fresh take on the traditional coffee shop experience. River Wards Cafe Port Richmond gets more cool points

September 29, 2016

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Concave Coffee founder says shaping surfboards and roasting coffee are about focus

Photo Courtesy of Good Spoon Foods Riding the Wavelength by Emily Kovach A coffee roaster takes processed “green” beans, purchased from importers or sometimes directly from coffee farmers, and uses a combination of heat and time to coax out the best flavors possible. We asked local small-batch roaster Rick Malwitz, founder of Concave Coffee Roasters,

September 29, 2016

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Function Coffee Labs explores the technical side of coffee

Photo courtesy of Function Coffee Labs The Scientific Method by Emily Kovach Ross Nickerson possesses two of the greatest traits a barista could ask for: the unwavering precision of a scientist and the chatty good nature of a neighborhood bartender. Working behind the counter of Function Coffee Labs, he and his fiancée Megan McCusker’s new

September 29, 2016

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