Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Happy Friday, readers! What did you miss this week from around the web? Looking for that perf gift for the sustainably-minded loved one on your list? I dished 5 awesome gift ideas to Be Well Philly of my local favs. (And...

Crowdfunding… SO hot right now. Whether you participated in #GivingTuesday or not, there’s a few local kickstarter campaigns that will be perfect to get yourself a green gift (or to a loved one). 3 Local Crowdfunding Campaigns to Support: 1. Chakra Fitwear:...

Or just hide in your cardboard box, like this cat. Whether you’re getting packages delivered or recently moved, you may have an influx of cardboard boxes laying around your house. Although they make a great (and free!) cat toy, how can...

When did going out socially turn into isolation? Have you been out lately and looked around? Maybe thought, “OMG, everyone is on their goddamned phones.” I’m not being sadistic. I’m talking about the inability of anyone to communicate without a damn...

We’re back to December, already. Although the weather’s teasing us with early autumn temps, we’re ready to dive into another week of amazing Philly events. Whether you want to kick back with a beverage (coffee or beer), learn a new skill...

What’s old is new again. If you’ve checked our website over the last couple of weeks, this is no surprise. We’ve officially relaunched our website with a brand new design. Here are a few of the new features you’ll see:...

What does sustainability and playing harp have in common? Passion. At least for one amazing woman. So often, children with musical or athletic talents are urged to find ‘practical’ careers to fill in the gaps for financial security. We hear...

Happy Monday!  Hopefully you were able to enjoy the beautiful weekend weather and catch some of the Philadelphia Marathon Runners.  Congratulations to all who passed the finish line! This week, as you’re busily preparing for friends and family, don’t forget...

TGIF! We survived the first cold week of winter Fall. Whether you’re prepping for your Winter CSA as Generocity shared, find a co-working space like MilkCrate or rooting for better transit access in Northwest Philly as PlanPhilly told us, it’s time to take a...