Celebrate “Thank a Local Farmer” Week September 19-September 2 The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee is sponsoring “Thank a Local Farmer” week September 19-25. We’re taking action by supporting local farmers and donating a portion of our organic and local produce sales to Pasa to further support local food systems. Four Seasons Produce [...]
The Rachel Carson EcoVillage is a new cohousing community where people and nature thrive together. It will be Pittsburgh’s first ecovillage, and it will be built on the Eden Hall Campus of Chatham University. The legacy of Rachel Carson, one of Chatham’s most well-known graduates, is the inspiration for the ecovillage. The community will have [...]
How relaxed time in nature benefits our health by Moshe Sherman, Medical Qigong Therapist, Cloud Gate Pittsburgh Life is beautiful when we truly feel we are in connection! Our modern life, as flashy as it may seem, often disconnects us from this beautiful planet we inhabit and from the bodies we are here to enjoy. [...]
As the cold and flu season continues, it is good to have simple herbal remedies on hand. Common kitchen herbs can shorten the duration of a virus and take the edge off unpleasant symptoms.
Becoming a Co-op member-owner not only makes good economic sense, it’s a choice that affords many social benefits! You’re joining a dynamic community of happy, healthy people that are invested in a creative vision to transform the future. Membership demonstrates a commitment toward building a sustainable business that is open to everyone, operates democratically, and [...]
As summer rolls in, we’re especially excited about camping around the Pittsburgh area! There are plenty of great spots within a few hours’ drive from here. At 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, we’re always happy to help you plan your next camping adventure, and we have both new and used gear at our Regent Square storefront [...]
If you’ve ever Googled “what is a plant-based diet” and come away more confused than when you started, you’re not alone. Who knew there were a million answers to that question?! Rather than describing a specific pattern of eating, like veganism, it’s more of an umbrella term that covers different types of diets that [...]
I am excited and honored to advance my career with East End Food Co-op as general manager. Having spent the past six-and-a-half years working as the grocery manager, I have come to truly appreciate the role that we play in the local community and food system. Some of the most rewarding parts of my role [...]
If you want true farm-to-table, look no further than Weatherbury Farm. This family owned and operated farm in Avella, PA, is managed by three members of the Tudor family: Dale, Nancy, and Nigel. Their mission is to heal the earth using traditional, sustainable farming techniques and to connect consumers to food through education and [...]
In the age of monolithic grocery giants, food co-ops offer a promising alternative. I live in one of the hundreds of communities across the U.S.A and Canada that is home to a community-owned grocery store – owned by the people who shop at the store. It’s quite incredible really. I co-own my grocery store! Once [...]