May 15, 2013
Who’s ready for another weekend jam-packed with festival fun? The terrific Trenton Avenue Arts Festival and supercool Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby roll into Kensington and Fishtown this Saturday, May 18, noon to 5 p.m.. Lining the historic cobblestone Trenton Avenue, the arts festival spotlights the area’s diverse artist communities, and includes more than 200 [...]
Read more»April 3, 2013
The birds are chirping, winter coats are nearly packed away and the sun is shining late into the day. Spring is here, Philadelphia, and we couldn’t be more excited. The spring season is full of daylong, weekend long and month long festivals that are sure to get you outside to enjoy the mild temperatures. Philadelphia’s [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
There’s a chill in the air, which means that the holidays are upon us. That, in turn, means that it’s time to start thinking about decorating and gifting. If you’re looking to go green — literally and figuratively — this holiday season, check out the annual Holiday Bazaar at Greensgrow Farms. The event runs two [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Throughout the year, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods offer fun and exciting events for all. From Chestnut Hill to East Passyunk, there’s never a shortage of ways to take part in neighborhood activities. And the holiday season is a particularly festive time to explore Philadelphia neighborhoods both familiar and new. Below, we’ve selected some great holiday events — [...]
Read more»October 3, 2012
Greensgrow Farms in Kensington is recognized as the leading urban farm in the nation, and its Subaru Fall Festival this Saturday, October 6 is likely to do its all-star standing justice. Events include a chili competition from 1-3 p.m. where you make your taste buds be the judge of the best chili in Philadelphia. Kids [...]
Read more»September 4, 2012
For those who aren’t quite ready to let summer go, we’ve got the perfect exhibit that will let you hold on to the season a little longer. Of the Sea at Art Space Liberti features a beautiful selection of paintings by Philadelphia artist Sarah Roche that consist of both plein air and studio works using [...]
Read more»July 31, 2012
Good news, ice cream lovers: delicious local ice cream venture Little Baby’s Ice Cream, solely mobile until now, is setting up shop in East Kensington. Help them celebrate the grand opening of their brick-and-mortar store on Frankford Avenue with a special celebration on Friday, August 3 at 5 p.m. Enjoy ice cream in the form [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Mary Seton Corboy, Co-Founder and Chief Farm Hand of Greensgrow Farm in Kensington, an award-winning urban agriculture spot that boasts a thriving collection of flowers, fresh produce, even livestock (Milkshake the pig is our favorite).
Mary founded Greensgrow Farm in 1997, and hasn’t stopped since. See the farm, learn about Mary and hear what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia and why.
Greensgrow Farm
www.greensgrow.org
Say Cheese
@saycheesephilly
Sexy Green Truck
N. 11th Street and Montgomery Avenue, Templetown
Insomnia Cookies
N. 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue, Templetown
U Got Munchies
1321 Norris Street, Templetown
The Creperie at Temple
N. 13th & Norris Streets, Templetown
Today’s Philly 101 video features Mary Seton Corboy, Co-Founder and Chief Farm Hand of Greensgrow Farm in Kensington, an award-winning urban agriculture spot that boasts a thriving collection of flowers, fresh produce, even livestock (Milkshake the pig is our favorite). Mary founded Greensgrow Farm in 1997, and hasn’t stopped since. See the farm, learn about [...]
Read more»May 14, 2012
The 7th annual Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, as well as the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby, will take place this Saturday, May 19, noon-6 p.m. Located in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, this outdoor festival is filled with eclectic art and food vendors, a crazy human-powered vehicle parade and more. As in years past, the fest [...]
Read more»April 16, 2012
Here’s a spring fest you won’t want to miss. On Saturday, April 21, Memphis Taproom is throwing a dual fiesta in celebration of both its 4th Anniversary, inside, and the grand reopening of its new beer garden launched last summer, outside. Event elements include a killer draft lineup, fresh-grilled hot dogs and a good time. [...]
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