Reading Terminal Market

Summer is the season of farmer’s markets, and starting Saturday, you can find one in Philly’s famous Reading Terminal. The indoor market will host a weekly “Local Food Section” throughout the summer and fall harvest season, spotlighting a rotating selection...

Clean Water for Puerto Rico by Boricuas in PA is a fundraiser organized by six Philly-area women taking action to help 20,000 people get regular access to clean water on the hurricane-stricken Island. More than a month after Hurricane Maria, hundreds...

We all know the struggle of having to dish up the biggest dinner of the year. The planning and the preparations can be daunting, especially with the heat on for family and friends.   Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be as...

One of our favorite places to get local food is being honored for its culture! The America Planning Association (APA) honored Reading Terminal Market today as one of the 10 Great Public Spaces in America for 2014

Reading Terminal Market is the place to be. Ever since I’ve moved to Philly, I try to hit up my obsession, Reading Terminal, as often as possible. Attracting an average of 120,000 visitors per week, this fantastic market is not only filled with a plethora of local food options, but in an accessible location. The history of the market is fascinating. Did you know that the Reading Terminal Market dates back to 1680? It didn’t look the same – instead, there were a bunch of informal markets around the vortex of Market Street. It became more formal in 1693 and had a pretty good run until 1971 when Reading Company declared bankruptcy. Luckily, the revival of the market sparked during investments for seasonal foods and impromptu piano concerts in the 1980s into what we currently enjoy today. Need any more reasons to hit up this Philly favorite?

It may be a contrived, made-up “hallmark holiday” - but who doesn’t like an excuse to give and get? This Valentine’s Day you can do that and show love to the planet at the same time. Here's some tips to green your Valentine’s Day: