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#004 May 2009/Green Building/Politics

Ask Mark

Philadelphia's Director of Sustainability, Mark Alan Hughes, answers our readersQ: The tax abatement costs the city millions in revenue, and discourages the renewal of existing buildings, thus causing the waste of huge amounts of energy and new construction material, while not requiring any more labor (that is, it doesn’t create jobs compared to restoring existing

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Food/GridPhilly

John and Kira’s New Boutique Bees

Individually hand-painted, these little “chocolate bees” are filled to the brim with salted caramel and locally-made basswood honey from Draper’s Super Bee Apiaries in Millerton, PA.

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Energy/Environment

The Sun Also Rises

Three Decades later, Jon Costanza returns to his place in the sunby Samantha DrakeThese days, when Jon Costanza talks to groups about the benefits of solar power, he starts off with his ponytail tucked up out of sight. His audiences, consisting of many people dressed in business suits, often look far more conservative than those

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Farming/Food/GridPhilly

Lancaster Farm Fresh

Comprised of over 50 local certified-organic farmers, Lancaster Farm Fresh is a cooperative that supports the farm community within Lancaster County and serves the greater Philadelphia region (and they’re featured on pg. 32). They supplied not only the rhubarb for this month’s recipe, but an assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables and grass-fed animal product like

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Farming/Food/GridPhilly

Shellbark Hollow Farm’s Goat Cheese

A family operation that started with only two young goats, West Chester-based Shellbark Hollow Farm makes great local goat cheese.

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Cooking/Food

Recipe: Goat Cheese Cheesecake

with Rhubarb Compoteby Ashley JeromeWith spring here, it’s time to start opening your fridge—and your palate—to all the wonderful foods that make a triumphant return to our local farmer’s markets and CSAs. Try out this rich, sweet dessert on a warm spring night and reawaken your kitchen prowess.

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Energy/Green Building

Sun Grab

State rebates create opportunities for solar installations--finally!by Natasha ChartThinking about installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on your home or commercial building this year? “There will never be a better time to do it,” says Andrew Kleeman, the managing partner at Eos Energy Solutions.

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Environment/Politics

Mo’ Paper Mo’ Problems

Can paperless government work in Philly?by Brian James KirkLong lines and mountains of paperwork await citizens seeking licenses and grants, trying to establish businesses or hoping to renovate their homes. City workers tap away at keyboards full-time, entering the requests into computers. The paperwork is then shipped to storage facilities to gather dust.

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Cooking/Farming/Food/gardening

From the Editor: Empowering Food

What brings you to the food issue? Are you trying to find that tiny restaurant for a transcendent dining experience? Is it a recipe you need that will unlock your creativity and wow your friends and family? After all, what is more pleasurable than eating or preparing a delicious meal? (Please don’t say your answers

May 1, 2009

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#004 May 2009/Circular Economy/Recycling

Back Page: Envelopes & Noodles

What we can take from those who make doby Dee Dee Risher I leave my friend by the library copy machine while I track down a book. I come back to find her carefully stuffing an inch-thick wad of white bond paper into her tiny bag. She turns to me incredulously. “Someone threw this away.”

May 1, 2009

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