Hot 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, according to a recent analysis by Climate Central. These...
Teens Cultivate Soil and Safety at the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden
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 the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. Tucked...
Here’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 pickup has been suspended. City residents are being...
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 sustainable way. Circular Philadelphia, along with the city’s Department...
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 new sites. Those accepted into the network will receive a free...
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 Eobbi, Staff Writers of South Jersey Climate News. It’s a...
Back by Popular Demand: Join Green Philly for an evening of nature, birds, and connection.
Explore the 38-acre Strawberry Mansion Reservoir during a guided bird tour with Audubon Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 bird species recorded, you’ll have a chance to spot both year-round residents and seasonal visitors as you walk the scenic trails.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, this is the perfect way to connect with Philadelphia’s urban wildlife, meet fellow sustainability enthusiasts, and learn more about your local watershed.
Please note that we offer student and equity tickets.
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 (QVNA) Green superpower: Supporting logistics, data collection, and funding for grants for greening...
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 citywide achievements in sustainability since 2021, including: the Streetlight Improvement Project,...
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 accident. When she was invited on a birding date, she recalled saying, “Hello!...
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 request for traffic calming efforts. Girard Avenue is...
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 city-owned land to the Neighborhood Gardens Trust. The land...
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 effects of climate change, which include increased temperatures and precipitation....
Want to get gardening in the city? Meet “Gritty and Green,” a new podcast by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting.
May 22, 2024 | Podcast
This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly. Exciting news for urban garden enthusiasts! Green Philly is proud to present “Gritty and Green,” a brand new podcast hosted by the knowledgeable...
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