Welcome to Philadelphia: Center City

The greater Philadelphia area has been an important meeting ground in our country’s history since the days of the Liberty Bell, and is no less so today Read More »

Shop Local This Christmas

Residents can shop local and support local artists at the Greensgrow Farms Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 2, 3, 16 and 17. Read More »

Environmental Artists Gathering

The Schuylkill Center is building a network of artists working in the environmental realm through periodic casual gatherings that give artists the opportunity to connect with each other and with potential collaborators in other disciplines. Read More »

Get a Free Rain Barrel

The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) believes that everyone can make a difference in transforming Philadelphia into a greener city with clean water. Read More »

Empowering Women’s Expo

Women of Empathy 2 is presenting a Women of Empowerment Expo from noon to 5 p.m., December 23, at the African American Museum. Read More »

Learn to Cook Healthy African Cuisine

A Taste of African Heritage, at the South Philadelphia Library at 11 a.m., December 2, brings the African Heritage Diet Pyramid to life, showing people how to eat and cook healthfully, traditionally and enjoyably through hands-on experience. Read More »

Welcome to Philadelphia: Fishtown

The greater Philadelphia area has been an important meeting ground in our country’s history since the days of the Liberty Bell, and is no less so today. Read More »

Ethnic Redlining Practices are Immoral

Philadelphia is the birthplace of The Constitution and American democracy, yet many people throughout the city and across our nation lack a fundamental right—to food. “I was so worried about being full, I never thought about being well-nourished.” This statement from a high school junior represents the more than 22 percent of Philadelphia residents that are food insecure. Read More »

Step Out to Combat Diabetes

The Philadelphia Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association presented by the pharmaceutical giant Merck on November 4 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, opens for registration at 7 a.m. A timed 5k run starts at 8:30 a.m., and the family-friendly walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Read More »

Holistic Happy Hour

Threshold Wellness Center is hosting a Holistic Happy Hour from 5 to 8 p.m., November 18, to bring together the health conscious community and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals while learning about the many natural approaches to healing they have to offer. Read More »

Organic Conference in Harrisburg

Growing Pennsylvania's Organic Farms 2017 annual conference will take place from 7 a.m., December 12, to 4 p.m., December 13, at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. to support Northeast and Mid-Atlantic organic farms by presenting information and discussions on the best available organic farming practices. Read More »

Gluten-Free Friday Holiday Edition

Get a head start on a gluten-free New Year's resolution. City Kitchen's host chef will prepare delicious and safe gluten-free foods for the holidays that the whole family will love from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., November 10. Read More »

Trash is Beautiful

As part of Monument Lab, a public art and history project produced with Mural Arts Philadelphia on display through November 19, Recycled Artists in Residency (RAIR) will host its fourth annual Trash Bash and Silent Auction on November 15 at Crane Arts. Read More »

Pollution Watchdog Turns 50

Clean Air Council (CAC), Philadelphia's oldest environmental nonprofit, was founded before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, before Earth Day and before the Clean Air Act. Read More »