The Transatlantic Slave Trade took place during the 16th and 19th centuries. It was a practice that brought over about 10 million to 12 million Africans to the Americas in order to use their forced labor. Bringing Africans into the…
By: Yanuara Ramirez While it may not seem like the ideal place to farm, Philadelphia’s urban farming movement has grown over the years. In vacant lots and available spaces, community members and non-profit organizations have built dozens of community gardens…
Farm to Families is an initiative that provides boxes of fresh produce to the families of North Philadelphia. Now under the St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children, the program brings high quality and organic food to people who would otherwise have…
Farm to table is a social movement that promotes the importance of the idea that food should come fresh and locally. While this is a nationwide movement, Philadelphia is making waves in the farm to table concept. Joshua Bullock, owner…
It looks like some kind of odd assembly line. The volunteers are huddled around metal tables mixing ingredients to make the next dish. All of this happens at the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, or MANNA’s location the Steven Korman…
EAT Cafe works to bring all parts of the community to the dinner table as West Philly’s own pay-what-you-can restaurant. EAT, which stands for Everyone at the Table, provides a three-course meal, including a drink, priced at around $15.…
Everyone knows food tastes better when it’s fresh and locally sourced, but living in an urban environment makes it difficult to come across such luxuries. Here’s three farmer’s markets around Philadelphia that can help satisfy your fresh food desires. Clark…
In October, former Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in June in a federal bribery trial. Now, it’s down to two candidates to face off in the general election for the District…
Our featured PNTV Tuned In artist this month is Chris Kasper. Check out his new earthy album “O, the Fool” with hints of folk, blue grass and soulful vibes. “O, the Fool” is ripe for this fall season and perfect…
