Safer bike lanes, water supply concerns, and environmental justice grants

1 year ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The…

Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?

1 year ago

City council members held a hearing in October to understand the challenges of acquiring vacant lots through the Philadelphia Land…

Kera Gibbs shows how even the smallest garden can create a big impact on lives

1 year ago

Her sidewalk Germantown Garden brought together neighbors during COVID. Her next vision: a future farm retreat. Over the last four…

November climate insights, trash pick-ups, upcycled art and more

1 year ago

The latest in sustainability news this week. November, like October, was also unusually warm and dry. The average temperature in…

PA’s new Senator, SEPTA solutions, and snowfall predictions

1 year ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is mitigated for now. In order to stave off…

Meet Emily Yates: The Chief Innovation Officer Leading SEPTA’s Green Revolution

1 year ago

SEPTA’s Chief Innovation Officer and former Smart City Director talks sustainability and public transit SEPTA is at the center of…

Explore Urban Wildlife: A Guide to Using iNaturalist

1 year ago

Using just an app, one Philly transplant reflects on how her phone, curiosity and desire to connect with nature led…

Green Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

1 year ago

The awarded project was a part of the 2024 Community Voices Fund grant recipients, with $800,000 awarded to 33 organizations and…

Community investments, coastal zone protections, sustainable fashion and more

1 year ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural…

Zero Fare pilot delivered 4.3 million free rides in its first year

1 year ago

Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. For many Philadelphia pedestrians, paying for public…