A Farm Grows in South Philly
In the shadow of the stadiums, an urban farm is growing and selling produce that caters to local needs and tastes. What do you think of when you hear the word “farm”? A place that you have to drive to
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The Pies That Bind
Mercer Café at The Navy Yard will host a virtual pizza-making workshop. Having recently reopened their establishment following an 11-week, Coronavirus-induced pause, the powers that be who helm Mercer Café at The Navy Yard, 4920 S. 15th St., have been
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Resources for Vegans in South Philly
Not so long ago, there were very limited options for vegans in Philadelphia. But in recent years, the vegan scene has exploded as people are becoming more aware of the environmental and health benefits of this lifestyle. As a result,
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South Philly businesses giving back
Despite the ongoing challenges that they’ve faced due to the pandemic, many South Philly businesses have donated (or are donating) proceeds from their sales to organizations fighting for social justice and equality. Check out this list and support a good
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The “yellow phase” begins June 5. But what does it mean?
Playgrounds will reopen. Summer camps will happen. Masses will resume. But everything will require social distancing. 1) Safer-at-Home plan If all goes according to plan, the City of Philadelphia’s Safer-at-Home plan will go into effect on Friday, June 5. According
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to resume celebration of public masses
The move comes due to its five-county area’s move into Governor Wolf’s ‘Yellow Phase’ in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The last 12 weeks have proven somber occasions for believers within the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, as stay-at-home orders
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