Category: Urban Life

Rather than ignoring those concerns, Shift Capital partnered with local entrepreneurship incubator IF Lab, local nonprofit Impact Services, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation to establish Kensington Corridor Trust as a vehicle for residents to take control of real estate along Kensington Avenue and develop it in ways that truly reflected their collective vision as…

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Health and well-being have always been an integral part of urban design. We have evidence of this all the way back to the 5th Century BCE in Epidaurus, the sacred site of Asklepios, the god of healing and Hospital (World Wonders, 2024). This example is interesting as it shows us that even two thousand five…

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Have you ever had visions of an abundant vegetable garden full of delicious produce that you grew yourself? Perhaps you’ve even attempted food gardening, only to be faced with plants that are stunted, fading seedlings, and an ongoing sense of disappointment. Here’s where food gardening coaching comes in, offering you a helping hand to go…

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When it comes to organized cycling holidays, Italy tops the list as the most sought-after destination. According to recent reports from cycling tour operators, Italy continues to be the number one choice for cyclists, thanks to its diverse landscapes, rich culture, and, of course, delicious pasta. With tourism on the rise worldwide, many popular destinations…

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The latest mural ‘Sthenos, Elévos / Stength, Bravery’ by the artist Insane51, and curated and produced by Street Art for Mankind is located in the city of Houston, Texas, and is an inspirational tribute to local hero Michael, who inspires everyone with his strength and determination. Sthenos / Elévos is the Greek word for Strength…

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We visited the famous QANTAS Founders Museum in the early summer of 2020, when the temperature was 48 degrees Celsius, just in time for its Centennial Anniversary celebrations. My husband and I love to travel, and commercial aviation is one of his interests hence, it is fitting that we visit the place where Australia’s biggest…

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I found my hedgehog frozen, shivering in the vast produce section of Fei Long Market, on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood. Tiny crystals of frost nestled between the prickles. It joined my bag of bitter melons and mustard hearts and stem lettuce.  At home, I banished the durian to the cold terrace overnight,…

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864: Ocean Robbins on Revolutionizing our Global Food Culture. How our food choices impact our health In This Podcast: Ocean Robbins, co-founder and CEO of the Food Revolution Network, discusses his lifelong activism and efforts in promoting healthy, ethical, and sustainable food choices. Robbins shares his journey that began with activism at a young age,…

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The Oakland Athletics baseball club is still looking into where it should locate in Oakland. In January we looked at car and parking access at the sites under consideration. Folks, a lot of folks, get to games via transit – especially rail transit. Let’s look at how the sites stack up for current transit access…

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