While visiting a coffee shop downtown, I was handed a copy of the local magazine 'Grid'. Though I generally refuse such freebies from strangers, this magazine particularly caught my attention. The purpose of 'Grid' is to promote a sustainable Philadelphia, and the magazine is thus filled with local information and stories. The articles inside discuss community agriculture groups, local composting companies, bike culture, energy-saving housing tips, and more. The June issue of 'Grid' even includes a local food guide, which provides a listing of restaurants in the area committed to sourcing locally and sustainably. I really enjoyed this article because it also included a map of the city's farmers' markets. Many of these locations are easily accessible to Drexel's campus including:
University Square Farmers' Market
36th & Walnut Sts.
Wed: 10am-3pm (Until Thanksgiving)
Schuylkill River Park Farmers' Market
25th & Spruce Sts.
Wed: 3-7pm (Opens May 19)
Fitler Square Farmers' Market
23rd & Pine Sts.
Sat: 9am-1pm (Year Round)
Fairmount Farmers' Market
22nd & Fairmount Ave
Thurs: 3pm-7pm (Opens May 6)
Suburban Station Farmers' Market
16th St. Concourse
Thurs: 2:30-6:30pm (Year Round)
Rittenhouse Market
18th & Walnut Sts.
Tues: 10am-1pm (Until Thanksgiving)
Sat: 9:30-3pm (May-Nov)
Broad & South Farmers' Market
Broad & South Sts.
Wed: 2-7pm (Opens May 26)
Love Park Farmers' Market
15th & JFK Blvd.
Wed: 11am-3pm (June-October)
Jefferson Farmers' Market
Chestnut, East of 10th St.
Thurs: 11am-3pm (Until October)
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I love Grid! They have alot of interesting articles on sustainability for philadelphia. You can pick it up from a lot of places like Chapter house in South Philly and Reading Terminal Market at the Fair Food Farmstand (that sells alot of produce and goods from lancaster, PA including my favorite yogurt).
ReplyDeleteP.S. Drexel has a farmer's market on Tuesday's from 11-3PM and I've always had good luck with their stuff.
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