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

The city is planning on adding 500 acres of parkland, mostly through the conversion of small vacant lots into pocket parks.The ambitious plan—dubbed Green2015—will be released Tuesday. The upsides to increased green space are ten fold. The Inquirer put it this way: The plan’s strategy is purposely structured to allow the city to tackle a

Image via PlanPhillyHere’s something that could be happening right outside Grid‘s Arch Street office: The Inquirer reports that a proposal was recently made for a 530-car Convention Center parking garage. The five-story structure would be built between Juniper Street and the Arch Street United Methodist Church. Inquirer architecture critic Inga Saffron is clearly not into the idea,

Five year Liberties Walk veteran One Shot Coffee has moved—but not too far. The cafe will open its new location, on the corner of American and George streets, to the public today. The multi-level space will offer a full brunch menu from 7 a.m.  to 7 p.m. (brunch for dinner!) featuring local, seasonal ingredients. The chef? Michael Thomas,

Philly Compost’s Lee MeinickeHere’s some disappointing news: Philly Compost’s plans to operate out of the Schuylkill Center in Roxborough have been shelved. President Lee Meinicke says she doesn’t have the funds to get up and running, but hopes to eventually raise the capital. Unfortunately, another problem looms: Some neighbors oppose the composting facility (including members

Thanks to Grist for sharing this news. Early last month, the USGBC announced 10 participants in its Affordable Green Neighborhoods program, and the under-construction 9th and Berks Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) was among those selected. The program will provide the project with $25,000, along with the educational resources needed to reach LEED’s newest certification for Neighborhood Development.
The Berks

BT Brownies—makers of marvelous chocolate morsels—has opened a storefront in Lansdowne. Via Meal Ticket:  The brand-new spot, located at 54 West Marshall Road in Lansdowne, will feature all of their popular brownies (chocolate, cookie, peanut butter), and they’ll soon add a peppermint brownie to the mix.  Their hours of operation (for the time being) are