There is going to be a new market opening in East Falls; basically a neighborhood version of Pike's Market in Seattle or our own Reading Terminal Market.

There's an article about Mike Nutter in the most recent edition of Governing Magazine, a national pubblication that goes out to approximately 85,000 government management and allied professionals every month.

Pennsylvania state-owned universities have set a record...click here for more.

A Philadelphia City Councilman would like to make it so; check out this a link for more.

City Council will be looking at a bill that would ban plastic bags.

A new outfit has launched in Philadelphia - it's called Metropolitan Moms and their aim is to get mothers - with their children - out of their houses and into the arts and cultural institutions and activities that Philadelphia is rich with.

My new favorite TV channel is Current TV. Some guy named Al Gore - who'd make a great President by the way - is behind it.

Y-Rock on XPN presents a great night of music at the World Cafe Live with some of Philadelphia's finest. The Beta Hi Fi festival continues tonight with Ike, The Pawnshop Roses, The Crash Motive (formerly Omnisoul and yet another of the latest Philly bands to get signed to a big label) and the Kin.

Doors open at 6 for this "all ages" show with the bands starting at 7:30. More more information and the festival check out the WorldCafeLive.com.

There's a hot new band out of Philadelphia that's getting airplay all over the world; they're called the the Pawnshop Roses.

Well, he could be if he wanted to. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has high marks for Citizens Bank Park's non-meat offerings, according to a recent survey.

The coffee giant from Seattle is going to have some Philadelphia-based competition: Saxby's Coffee.

On average, produce travels 1,500 miles from farm to store; it takes a lot of resources to transport food that far and is tough on the planet. One energy saving alternative? Buy as much produce as you can from farmers' markets.

What happens when you cross PhillyCarShare with bicycles? It's called Velib'

While the demise of Cherry Street Vegetarian was difficult for me, I have found a worthy if not better replacement; Su Xing House at 1508 Sansom Street. It's delicious and very affordable. If you're looking for great Chinese vegetarian, this is the place. It's a B.Y.O.B. and yes, they deliver.

On the 135th Anniversary of Arbor Day, Matt McClure, candidate for the Fourth Council District, released his plan for making immediate improvements to Fairmount Park by providing secure and adequate financial resources and clearly accountable leadership to make system-wide improvements.

Once elected, McClure has committed to immediately fighting for complete implementation of the Fairmount Park Commission’s Five Year Funding Plan. The majority of Fairmount Park’s 9,200 acres lies within the Fourth Councilmanic District.

“Its time to end the secretive backroom deals that select our Park Commissioners and City Councilmembers,” stated McClure. “Instead, I want to work hand-in-hand with an independent commission and parks advocates to keep our parks well-maintained, safe, and attractive. Fairmount Park is one of our region’s strongest assets, and with some innovative approaches to income retention and entrepreneurial opportunities, I believe that not only will we have the largest urban park system in the world, I believe we can also have the best.”

Matt's full plan for Fairmount Park can be found here.