holidays

This opt-ed is submitted by Adam Ortiz, EPA Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic, covering Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and D.C.   As EPA’s Regional Administrator overseeing environmental laws in the Mid-Atlantic’s five states and the District of Columbia, I...

The Resource Exchange’s reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect...

The new winter season begins at 4:47 p.m. on December 21. But what exactly happens at that moment? On a lively walk through a winter forest, Mike Weilbacher explains the science of the season, like why “solstice” translates as “sun...

“Feminist Flea Mini Market” is an evening market curated by Zissel of Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair and designer Bokeum Jeon to highlight local artists and makers for the holiday season. Featuring 10 unique vendors, 50+ local artists currently...

Ring in the holiday season by creating festive wreaths and garlands out of natural materials. Give thanks for the season as we learn about the different vines that can be used for wreath bases and then add pops of color...

Looking to cut out Amazon, Target & big box stores this holiday season? Here’s our cheat sheet for EVERYTHING Local This year, the holiday season may look different with wait times to enter your favorite local shops or shifting online....

The Bicycle Coalition’s Annual Holiday Lights Ride is a family-friendly slow roll through South Philly’s most decked out streets. This event is free and open to anyone, but RSVPs are helpful and appreciated! The ride rolls out from Transport Cycles @ Bok at 6pm, and we’ll...

Got old holiday lights? Don’t trash ’em. Did you know that Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday time frame, which equals an extra 25 million tons of garbage? Don’t add to that number! Have those holiday...

There is ‘snow’ better way to get in the holiday spirit than East Market’s inaugural Snow Walk experience. From December 7-31, East Market will transform into a magical winter wonderland as hundreds of LED lights come together with a 35-foot...