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A letter from the editor

Dear readers, 

I started Green Philly in 2008 as a resource for sustainability news. But running a local journalism outlet focused on sustainable solutions isn’t easy. We rely on our community to help us produce high-quality reporting for Philadelphians by chipping in a few dollars when they can afford to.

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Becoming a Green Philly Insider also means you’ll get members-only access to events, exclusive invitations, and recordings from our panels with expert speakers. We’re also hard at work planning our annual Green Philly EcoFair, and we’re so excited to see you all there on April 27.

But most of all, your support means that we can keep publishing the stories that matter to you, like….. 

Green Philly goes beyond a news outlet — we’re here to connect people who care. For other media outlets, the climate crisis is a footnote. For us, it’s the reason why we exist. 

I started Green Philly sixteen years ago because I believe climate change is the defining issue of our time. With your help, we can continue to share stories and resources to make sustainability local, accessible, and affordable.

Thank you, 

Julie

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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