Lifestyle

The Parkway museum is focusing on climate change in 2020. A new exhibit highlights several species that survived millions of years by adapting. A group of children is knocking against the glass window that separates them from a two-toed sloth,...

Philadelphia is home to many specialized vintage shops and thrift stores. Vintage shopping is known as an ethical and sustainable way to purchase clothes and to discover striking items without purchasing from a mass-producing fashion chain. Want to find your...

After his recent lecture at Swarthmore College, Paul Hawken shared how the climate movement changed, CEOs coming to him in tears and a choice to be fearless. Here’s what we talked about for 45 minutes. In the climate sphere, there’s...

Jersey’s own Olivia Bellace runs an eco-conscious business, organizes climate strikes and gives presentations on plastic pollution–all while attending fifth grade. 11-year-old Olivia Bellace of Haddonfield, NJ has a lot on her plate. Between math homework and field hockey practice,...

Camden high schoolers share their experiences caring for and exploring the Cooper River–and the impact it’s had on their lives.  Samyiah Williams, 17, admits that when she applied to be a student employee through UrbanPromise Ministries’ Office of Experiential Learning,...

Patrons at the Collingswood Farmers’ Market can rent out reusable bags. Can the service spread as businesses ease into single-use bag bans? We all know and love bike share programs, like Philly’s own Indego. But in South Jersey, the Collingswood...

The controversial N.J.-based outdoorsman releases his latest book, a guide to reversing the damage we’ve done to the earth He can track any living creature through the wilderness, be it beast or man. He can revive entire felled forests to...

Plant nerds rejoice for swapping opportunities Did you know having plants in your office not only filter the air but can increase happiness and productivity? I’ve had my fair share of houseplants that I’ve had for years (like my baby bonsai and...

Snacking and trying to limit your waste? Here are a few ideas. Looking for snacks without the waste? Going zero waste while satisfying your cravings can be difficult with endless choices of convenience stores and stands. Here’s a few places...