Articles Written by Julie Hancher

You’re ready to start your first organic gardening project: so you plant seeds, water, and weed. But as you keep watering and weed a little more, you start getting nervous that that’s not enough. A few weeks later, your plants...

It’s that time of the year again! The Philadelphia Flower Show is back, celebrating the National Park Service’s 100th ANniversary with this year’s theme, “Explore America.” You can visit the Philadelphia Flower Show from March 5-13th, 2016 at the Philadelphia...

Everyone’s favorite locavore beer & pairing event is around the corner! The 12th Annual Brewer’s Plate returns to the Kimmel Center on Sunday, March 13th. Where else can you sample the best food & drink that Philly has to offer...

Let’s face it: SEPTA delays can really mess up your day. Or at least, screw up your plans for being on time. The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management’s ReadyPhiladelphia alert system, which tells you about Refinery dangers too, now has stepped...

It’s back! Our friends over at the Delaware Valley Green Building Council are hosting the 6th Annual Tri-State Sustainability Symposium next week! Attend educational sessions where you’ll learn from green building experts, network with professionals in your field, and feel re-energized...

Happy Presidents’ Day! Cheers to a new week after a weekend of polar vortex-ish temps. Regardless whether you get to enjoy this cold day off or are stuck in the office, we have ways to get you through the next...

Electronics are one of those items that are tricky (and sometimes expensive) to recycle. Best Buy officially Best Buy has now added a $25 (!!!) fee for every TV or monitor collected for recycling, which applies to the old school...

Want to give back to your community? We’ve got a day in April for ya. The Philadelphia Streets Department announced that registration for the 9th Annual Spring Cleanup Day is now open! You pick a project and can pick up supplies...

Happy Super Monday! (AKA Day-after-the-superbowl-and-everyone-nurses-hangovers.) As we approach the holiday of Love (V-day, obviously), we find ways to love our local makers & doers in the 215. Here’s our picks for the best events this week: Week Events February 8...