State Representative Chris Rabb wants you to start the sustainability journey...
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling In our latest Civic Catalysts column, Rep Rabb talks nerding out about...
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Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling Catch up on the latest sustainability news. October was exceptionally hot...
View ArticleZero Fare pilot delivered 4.3 million free rides in its first year
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for...
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Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration...
View ArticleGreen Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media...
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling The awarded project was a part of the 2024 Community Voices Fund grant...
View ArticleExplore Urban Wildlife: A Guide to Using iNaturalist
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling Using just an app, one Philly transplant reflects on how her phone,...
View ArticleMeet Emily Yates: The Chief Innovation Officer Leading SEPTA’s Green Revolution
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling SEPTA’s Chief Innovation Officer and former Smart City Director talks...
View ArticlePA’s new Senator, SEPTA solutions, and snowfall predictions
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is...
View ArticleState Representative Chris Rabb wants you to start the sustainability journey...
In our latest Civic Catalysts column, Rep Rabb talks nerding out about cool science, vertical farming & holding greenwashers accountable. Role: State Representative for the 200th Legislative...
View ArticleCitywide cleanups, SEPTA troubles, solar procurement & more
Catch up on the latest sustainability news. October was exceptionally hot and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 61.7°F, which is 3.5°F more than normal. With no measurable...
View ArticleZero Fare pilot delivered 4.3 million free rides in its first year
Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. For many Philadelphia pedestrians, paying for public transportation can be a significant financial...
View ArticleCommunity investments, coastal zone protections, sustainable fashion and more
Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural space conservation projects. Of the $79...
View ArticleGreen Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media...
The awarded project was a part of the 2024 Community Voices Fund grant recipients, with $800,000 awarded to 33 organizations and projects. Green Philly is thrilled to announce that our podcast, Gritty...
View ArticleExplore Urban Wildlife: A Guide to Using iNaturalist
Using just an app, one Philly transplant reflects on how her phone, curiosity and desire to connect with nature led her to love discovering urban wildlife in a busy city. Moving from the vast Sonoran...
View ArticleMeet Emily Yates: The Chief Innovation Officer Leading SEPTA’s Green Revolution
SEPTA’s Chief Innovation Officer and former Smart City Director talks sustainability and public transit SEPTA is at the center of tight state budget conversations. The mass transit agency is the...
View ArticlePA’s new Senator, SEPTA solutions, and snowfall predictions
Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is mitigated for now. In order to stave off the major fare hikes and service cuts proposed earlier this month, Gov. Shapiro...
View ArticleNovember climate insights, trash pick-ups, upcycled art and more
The latest in sustainability news this week. November, like October, was also unusually warm and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 4.6°F above normal at 51.9°F, adding to a...
View ArticleKera Gibbs shows how even the smallest garden can create a big impact on lives
Her sidewalk Germantown Garden brought together neighbors during COVID. Her next vision: a future farm retreat. Over the last four years of running a Germantown community garden, Kera Gibbs, a 2024...
View ArticleCommunity gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to...
City council members held a hearing in October to understand the challenges of acquiring vacant lots through the Philadelphia Land Bank. One Kensington community garden shares its struggles of...
View ArticleSafer bike lanes, water supply concerns, and environmental justice grants
Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The Bike Lane” bill, signed into law last week, will prohibit motorists from stopping...
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