The 2023 Pittsburgh Vegan Expo
Did you know that Pittsburgh has a plethora of vegan events throughout the year? The vegan community runs strongly throughout the ‘Burgh, and one of the biggest ones is coming up next week! July 8th and 9th will provide two days of vegan food, art, musical...
The Power of HAP’s Education Programs
John F. Kennedy once said, “The future promise of any nation can be directly measured by the present prospects of its youth”. Thus, I think it’s safe to say that our future is bright in terms of building a more sustainable future thanks to the passionate students...
Vegan Recipes You Have to Try
Frankei’s Homemade Granola Did you know that 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day? Normally due to lack of time or being too busy. We take the message to not skip breakfast as a recommendation or simply good advice that is optional to follow at best....
The Perfect Vegan Weekend in Pittsburgh
Since its deindustrialization in the 70s, Pittsburgh has been a city that is often overlooked when it comes to tourism. With a wide variety of attractions, ranging from art to food to great nature, this city is a paragon for the best of both worlds: small-town charm...
Respect Our Home
It’s true. I'm a nature lover. A tree hugger if you will. I love it all: hiking, biking, camping. Experiencing the outdoors has been a part of my life since childhood and has had a hand in shaping me into the person I am today. The awe and wonder I felt as I walked...
Kangaroos Are Not Shoes Victory
When most people in the United States think of the kangaroo, they think of an animal far away, roaming through the outback in peace, their only threat being the few natural predators they have. However, many people may not realize that they themselves may own leather...
Hip Hip Hooray for HAP!
I’d like to give a big shout out to our very own HAP family! It all started way back in 2015 with one man, Brian Bonsteel, DMD. He understood that education and policy change are essential to solving animal rights issues which are too monumental for rescue to confront...
The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 Passed – What Does That Mean?
photo courtesy of PCRM.org In December 2022, Congress passed and President Biden signed into law the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. This was welcomed by animal activists the world over, as it addressed a long-followed rule that has meant the death and destruction of many...
The Rise of Lab-Grown Meat
Worldwide, 70 billion land animals and trillions of marine animals are slaughtered each year to feed an unsustainable demand for meat that’s eating away at our planet. The vast majority of these animals are raised by the practice of factory farming where they...
It’s Beginning to look a lot like Veganuary!
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays has settled, it’s time to turn our attention to Veganuary, an annual challenge run by a non-profit organization in the United Kingdom during the month of January. The challenge began in 2014 and aims to support people in...