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Environment

Fairmount Park: Philadelphia Organic Recycling Center Offers Citizens Free Compost, Wood Chips, and Gardening Materials

July 15, 2019 Brian Steinmetz

Tucked away down a hill just off West Ford Road in Fairmount Park sits the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center. Many people may not know about this hidden treasure, but mounds of compost, wood chips,

Featured Stories

Manayunk: Along With Healthy Foods, Pretzel Park Farmers Market Offers A Sense Of Community

June 30, 2016 John Neumann McGuire

The Pretzel Park Farmers Market, now in its fourth year of operation, provides fresh and organic fruits and vegetables to the people of Manayunk, a community known to be lacking in accessible healthy food retailers.

Business

Manayunk: Five Unconventional Food Items You Can Find On Main Street

May 25, 2016 Kevin F Barr

Main St. in Manayunk is the perfect place for anyone looking to escape the limitations of a mundane menu. These five eateries provide unique offerings for Philadelphia’s more adventurous food lovers. Tacos de Chapulines at

Environment

East Passyunk: After Success In South Philly, Brothers Expand Grocery Business

May 2, 2016 Abigail Durey

More than six years ago, two brothers dove into their savings and maxed out their credit cards to follow their passion and share it with the people around them. “There was a demand for a

Fishtown

Fishtown: Produce Delivery Service Aims To Become Neighborhood Staple

April 19, 2016 Mary Lynn Dominguez

The bustling corridors inside of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market (PWPM) can be an overwhelming place to think logistically about purchasing produce. The market is inside of a massive temperature-controlled building that spans more than 14 football fields long, where

Neighborhoods

Passyunk: Animal Lovers Find Pet Friendly Options in South Philadelphia Neighborhood

April 29, 2015

Anyone with a pet will tell you that Fluffy is more than just an animal. They are a member of the family. And just like a new parent is willing to pay more for the

Business

Fitler Square: The Biggest and Most Intensely Local Farmers Market

March 9, 2015

As the old postal adage goes, neither rain nor sleet nor snow deters the numerous Fitler Square residents who descend upon the park’s weekly farmers market. Held every Saturday, the modest outdoor market is comprised of

Environment

Northern Liberties: Five Places To Pamper Your Pet

October 2, 2014

From the continued renovation of new apartments and residences to the influx of small businesses in Northern Liberties, this up-and-coming Philadelphia neighborhood has a lot going on. Pets play a major role in the community

Economy

Kensington: Member Owned Grocery Store Seeks to Bring Community Together

July 21, 2014

The smell of fresh coffee emits from the second floor of Circle of Hope, located on Frankford Avenue and Norris Street, as the Kensington Community Food Co-op (KCFC) sets up for their Tuesday market place.

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: A New Location Creates Big Impact For Mariposa Co-op

March 19, 2012

The day before the official grand opening, Eric “Bull” Gervasi carefully placed each carton of eggs onto the shelves of the dairy cooler.  Much of the heavy lifting had already been undertaken and this seemed to

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