Philly Brownstoner has the scoop on a new Rittenhouse spot, Pure Fare (119 S. 21st St.), with a sustainable vibe. Here’s their SBN listing: Pure Fare is a first of its kind fast casual concept. Pure Fare’s mission is to provide fresh, healthy, all natural foods along with an integrated suite of interactive web based tools

We’ve been quite diligent—some might even say strident—in reminding you about the expiration of PECO’s rate caps in January. (See our August issue‘s cover story). Now, Weavers Way wants to help you navigate the world of deregulated electricity. Tomorrow, the co-op’s education committee and the Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill will present a program called

In November, We sent Grid's own Char Vandermeer to check out a local food tour sponsored by Philly Homegrown. There are still two more chances to experience this sampling of regional eats: December 11 and 18 (details below). Here's her report.
You don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy the fruits of the seasonal Philly

On December 2, the House passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, legislation that will make much needed improvements to federal child nutrition programs. In August, the Senate voted unanimously to pass the bill, and since then food, nutrition, academic, and environmental organizations have been campaigning for the legislation. Slow Food USA, a tireless proponent of

Here at Grid, we love SNAP. The bottle featured in the Holiday Guide has been quietly nipped at for the last few weeks. It’s the perfect winter weather spirit—and would make a great gift, especially for out of towners. Well, fortunately for you (and us, and boozehounds everywhere), SNAP—and it’s cousin ROOT; also excellent—are on