Thin Flat in Northern LibertiesSeventeen developments from throughout the Americas have been announced as finalists in this year’s Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Awards for Excellence. Philly's very own Onion Flats has been recognized for their Thin Flats project, an eight-unit infill development in Northern Liberties that uses solar hot water heating, green roofing, and rainwater

Tomatoes from Happy Cat Organics, taunting meSometimes I develop these food fixations. (If you ever catch me looking off into the distance and sighing I'm probably thinking about the spring rolls at Nam Phuong.) This has only gotten worse since I started making a big effort to eat more seasonally. I spend far too much

On Monday, we told you about Madame Fromage, her blog and the cheese tastings she leads at Quince. Well, another one has been announced: Spring Cheese Tasting  Saturday, April 17, 4 & 6 p.m. Quince Fine Foods, 209 W. Girard Ave (at 2nd Street) $12/person; email reservations appreciated (quince@quincefinefoods.com) Enjoy an all-goat-cheese flight to celebrate

The Boston Globe ran a story today on the rise of veganism among men—manly men! And look! They’ve gone ahead and coined a term: “hegans.” Though there’s no doubt that veganism is on the rise (Grid has actually profiled vegan bakeries in back-to-back issues; someone must be eating the stuff), this seems like yet another

In January of this year, my good friend Danae Lagoy started up a food blog/cooking battle with her mom called Because I Love Food. My favorite thing posted remains to be Danae’s Vegan Avocado Chocolate Cake. WOW. Try out the recipe below for springtime flavor heaven!

With each passing day, Philadelphia is becoming increasingly bike friendly. But, as a biker myself, I can attest to the fact that we still have many a need: bike lanes, clean bikes lanes and plenty of places where our unassuming units of transport can be secured following dismount, to name a few.
While the streets can

In the EPA’s ranking of cities with the most energy efficient buildings, Philadelphia doesn’t even crack the top ten. We’ve got work to do. Via the New York Times‘ Green Inc. blog.

The Atlantic's Food Channel has really been hitting it out of the park lately—covering everything from Spanish almonds to national food policy to the issues involved with local organics at Wal-Mart (check out this video for some of the most entertaining pronunciation you'll ever hear). 
Today, there's this story about a rooftop commercial farm in Brooklyn.

The urban ag movement is gaining steam—and getting supporters in high places. Here is a message from the City of Philadelphia:

Dear Urban Farming Entrepreneurs and the like, The City of Philadelphia is issuing a Request for Information to gather indications of interest and experience in operating and managing sub-acre commercial, chemical-free farming plots on a City

Hopefully the recent activity in Washington has gotten you in the votin' mood: The Philadelphia Orchard Project could use your support. Here is their message:

The Philadelphia Orchard Project needs your vote—we've been chosen a as Green Heroes Grant Program finalist! Out of a pool of 398 entries we were selected as one of five finalists