Ride of Silence, Brownfields Cleanup, Solar in Schools, & More
Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn Treaty Park celebrated the new additions on May 18th. The garden includes native...
View ArticleCan a greener Philly reduce crime?
In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to Philadelphia. This story was published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering...
View ArticleHow to match your dollars with your values: Invest in less plastic, not...
Green Century has helped investors and businesses support the planet, not polluters, for over 30 years with your retirement savings. You may shop local, take public transit, and aim to match your...
View ArticleRally Against Rate Hikes, Free ‘How City Council Works’ Training, Native...
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 25 Philly-Area Solar for Schools grants awarded. Lawmakers and educational leaders hope that the funds for green energy projects will help lessen the burden...
View ArticleEco-Explainer: What is Environmental Justice?
You’ve seen environmental justice come under fire. But what does the term mean? Here are the basics of what it is – and why it matters now more than ever. Environmental justice is a term that describes...
View ArticleSafe Streets, Refinery Leaks & Soaring Eagles
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Safer streets coming to Pine and Spruce. Philadelphia Bike Action held a citywide meeting featuring invited guest, Rich Lazer, Executive Director of the...
View ArticlePlant-based as resistance: Veggie Mijas reconnects BIPOC communities to the land
From storytelling workshops to seed swaps, they’re cultivating more than just vegetables in Philly and nationally. As the price of food increases and plant-based living becomes increasingly important,...
View ArticleMayor Parker’s $2 Billion H.O.M.E. plan to tackle housing & climate change
Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. Philadelphia is facing two challenges: the need to increase affordable housing and mitigate the...
View ArticleProtecting community gardens, PA’s green energy package & more
Check out the latest sustainability news: City Council votes to protect one of the city’s oldest and largest community gardens. This morning, City Council is expected to approve legislation to transfer...
View ArticleHow Fishtown neighbors organized for a pedestrian safety win
More than 500 residents advocated for change, leading to 40% longer crosswalk times on Girard Avenue It can be dangerous to cross busy streets in Philadelphia. Residents have mixed results on their...
View ArticleA bird-a-thon without birdwatching? For blind birders, it’s all about sound
From Malvern to Massachusetts, the first blind birding event showed accessibility in action. Chester County resident Natanya Sortland suddenly lost considerable vision in 2015, following a freak...
View ArticleClimate action updates, EPA deregulation, new gardens, & more
Check out the latest sustainability news: Office of Sustainability releases 2025 Climate Action Update. OSS released its first Climate Action Playbook in 2021. The 2025 Climate Action Update highlights...
View ArticleHow Louis Bartholomew supports greening efforts in Queen Village
Read about how our latest Civic Catalyst advocates for and supports greening efforts in Queen Village. Name: Louis Bartholomew Role: Executive Director for Queen Village Neighborhood Association...
View ArticleOcean City among NJ coastal towns affected by sea-level rise
Millions have been pledged to fight flooding in this local favorite shore town. Is it enough? This article is republished in partnership with South Jersey Climate News. By Beth Cimaglia & Trinity...
View ArticleCompost network growing, rising temperatures, state energy plans, & more
Check out the latest sustainability news: Community Compost Network is expanding. Farm Philly, Parks and Recreation’s urban agriculture program, is expanding its Community Compost Network by up to ten...
View ArticleFood recovery tool helps businesses divert excess food from landfills
This visual guide from a local nonprofit helps speed up decision-making for busy restaurants. Food businesses in Philadelphia have a new tool to rehome their surplus in a more efficient and...
View ArticleHere’s a map for where to take your trash during the DC 33 Strike in Philly
Glitter built an interactive map for this challenging time. Plus: why some residents are refusing to use the drop-off sites. The DC 33 strike is officially underway in Philadelphia, which means trash...
View ArticleTeens Cultivate Soil and Safety at the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s...
When the world is overwhelming, dangerous, or stressful, the Sankofa community farm serves as a space to educate and affirm. This story is a part of a series in collaboration with Love Now Media for...
View ArticleHot Philly schools, EPA workers declare dissent, city union on strike & more
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Over half of Philadelphia’s K-12 students are overheating in schools. 58 percent of Philly’s public school students attend class in extreme urban heat zones,...
View ArticleSEPTA approved its “doomsday budget.” Here are four ways you can support...
SEPTA’s board voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that will result in service cuts, higher fares, and curfews. ICYMI: SEPTA is in a budget deficit, as Green Philly recently explained. On...
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