SEPTA’s crisis didn’t happen overnight. Meet the long-time advocates who’ve been fighting all along.

20 hours ago
Tara Lerman

For years, advocates have warned about SEPTA’s future. Their fight for permanent funding continues beyond the latest capital boost. Transit…

Can I eat that? Local mushroom enthusiasts answer foraging questions from taste to preserving biodiversity.

2 days ago

New to foraging? We took a walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club to find out more about foraging locally. Urban…

SEPTA pauses cuts, Mini-grants for walkable neighborhoods, & more

7 days ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Announcing the SustainPHL nominees. Green Philly is hosting our 8th annual SustainPHL Awards…

Announcing the SustainPHL 2025 Nominees

1 week ago

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that…

P.A.S.H.I.’s reusable pads project is reviving a legacy of sustainability and self-reliance in women’s health

1 week ago

How one Philly nonprofit is uplifting women’s health with handmade, eco-friendly feminine hygiene products In North Philly, there's an organization…

SEPTA cuts are here, & Solar For Schools grants

2 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news - with lots of SEPTA info:  First week of school for students with…

What to know before you buy a hermit crab at the Jersey Shore

2 weeks ago

Hermit crabs aren’t beach souvenirs. They are exotic creatures that require lots of care and can live for decades. This…

Eco Explainer: What are Green Building Certifications?

2 weeks ago

Unsure what those building plaques mean? Breaking down LEED, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, and other certifications. What does it…

Philly’s new big cats, PGW rate hike reduction, watershed survey & more

3 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Philadelphia Zoo welcomes two feline arrivals. Rory, a female Amur tiger, and Rafferty,…

Circle Compost and Rabbit Recycling unite to make it easier to go zero waste in Philly

3 weeks ago

New bundled service offers residents discounted composting and recycling options to keep waste out of landfills. During the Philadelphia trash…