Food

Poor Richard’s Almanac has a modern update. South Philadelphia artist and Food Co-Op member Jessica Gath wants Philadelphians to eat more local. Besides being better for the planet (shorter distance traveled = less CO2 produced) and supporting local jobs, Gath...

Neighbors revived the site at South Philadelphia High School in 2016. Today, there’s more food than they have hands to harvest. Patti Tahan beckoned neighbors into the community garden she stewards on a muggy August morning in South Philadelphia. Bordered...

Philly resident Matt Wampler and his partner launched the startup to help restaurants learn how to eliminate waste, saving them money and helping them become more efficient in the process. Sustainability and coding wasn’t the original goal. When Matt Wampler...

The Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet was axed in 2020. Here’s how the Office of Sustainability is running with one piece of the zero waste goal. Since the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet was dissolved in 2020, responsibilities were divided...

A cheesesteak, but make it local. The Frizwit cheesesteak has gained a cult following from its ingredients, including its delicious cheese sauce. But their take that makes their classic cheesesteak special is their local angle by ditching the industrially sourced...

Celebrate Sustainably with Philly Foodworks The holiday shopping rush seems extra panicky this year, thanks to global supply chain issues caused by factory closures, shipping delays, and shortages in China and other major export hubs throughout the world. But what...

Founder of B Corp Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams brings her farmers market attitude, magic & Splendid Ice Creams to Philly When I made my first trip to Columbus in 2013, my native Ohioan friend exclaimed, ‘You have to go to...

Learn tips to waste nothing and make a vegetarian stock, courtesy from our friends at Philly Foodworks! It’s Fall, which means it’s the season for root veggies and squashes. According to Philly Foodworks, you can reduce your food waste throughout...

Businesses are often pushed to go big and expand. Zsa’s Ice Cream in Mount Airy chose a different path – and found surprising benefits. In 2011, Danielle Jowdy started selling her homemade, “seriously from scratch” ice cream at farmer’s markets...