On Thu., Feb. 17, makinghistory.upenn.eduI had the opportunity to attend the dinner/dialogue on Power Up Gambia, featuring La Salle alum/current UPenn med student Jennifer Abraczinkas. Abraczinkas came back to her alma mater to give a small crowd of faculty and students the inside scoop on how the grassroots organization was started, her involvement, and how it

What do you think of when you hear the word “pizza”?
Greasy? Cheesy? Unhealthy? Ton of unnecessary calories? Sure. But a hot, melty pizza for dinner is as American as it gets. 
There's a way to have your pie and eat it, too. The solution to the calorie-bomb that is most delivery pizza is healthy pizza made

http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/The Philadelphia Streets Department is joining forces with Mayor Michael Nutter in celebration of the one month countdown to the 4th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup, an event designed to raise awareness and put an end to illegal dumping and litter. Some of Philadelphia’s top officials and community members will also be speaking at the event along

weaversway.coopFeeling generous? “Henry Got Crops!,” Weavers Way Co-op and Saul High School of Agriculture’s collaborative farm partnership, is now asking for donations for their silent auction taking place on March 20th.  The goal is to raise money to bring local food to local people. “Henry’s Got Crops!” is a community supported agriculture (CSA) 2 ½

pennypackfarms.orgThink you have what it takes to be a teen battle chef? In two weeks, Pennypack Farms & Education Center will sponsor an 8-week youth development program called Teen Battle Chef. Teens in grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to come out and learn to dice, julienne, and read and understand recipes. With obesity and diabetes on

As a college student from the Philadelphia area (Temple University), I have witnessed how students engage in activities that help bring awareness to environmental issues. It is these inspirational actions that make me realize that when individuals come together for a common goal, things can be accomplished. Many students are working hard to get their college

Courtesy of PASA imagesThroughout its 19 years in existence, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) has consistently upheld its mission to “promote profitable farms that produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment.” One of PASA’s newer innovative actions involves a collaboration of local famers and restaurants coming together to develop

orphansupportafrica.orgToday, Feb. 24, Orphan Support Africa (OSA) urges you to join their team to help celebrate the opening of their new U.S. Headquarters right here in Philadelphia! For those who haven’t heard of this grassroots organization, OSA aims to restore the future for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS throughout Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda. Since 2004, the

The Morris Arboretum has officially been awarded the Platinum Level LEED Certification, the highest rating of the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), in honor of its new $13 million Horticulture Center located at Bloomfield Farm, marking a first for the University of Pennsylvania.
According to the Daily Pennsylvanian, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification