Vacant lot greening, A challenge to the school board, & more

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Angie Bacha

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Teens turn vacant lot into green space. Since the spring, a coalition of…

The Philly Passive House: What does a home without fossil fuels look like?

2 days ago

Inside a Francisville Passive House project, Green Philly attendees saw how airtight construction, insulation, efficient HVAC, and solar power can…

New trash bill, utility assistance, National Estuaries Week, & more

1 week ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Council considers new bill for waste disposal contract. In June, City Council extended…

Announcing the SustainPHL 2026 Nominees

1 week ago

Meet the local leaders, organizations and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia. Philadelphia has welcomed the world in 2026, from…

Trolley tunnel closures, Fall foliage predictions & more

2 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia is experiencing some of the largest rain changes in the country. This…

What Does It Mean to Practice Community?

2 weeks ago

Individual choices matter, but building sustainable communities also requires cooperation, shared resources and stronger relationships. In this digital age, we…

Water rates rise, West Nile Virus spreads, & more

3 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Park group awarded arboretum accreditation. Friends of Penn Treaty Park has received Level…

How to protect our drinking water at the source

3 weeks ago

From watershed restoration to simple changes at home, protecting water relies on collective action. Chester, Ridley and Crum Creeks are…

Rally to keep the Academy of Natural Sciences open

4 weeks ago

The institution plays a vital role in educating the public about science and climate change. The Academy of Natural Sciences…

Heat waves, Academy closing & more

4 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Schools close for extreme heat. On Tuesday afternoon, 52 Philadelphia schools closed early…