Can a greener Philly reduce crime?

3 weeks ago

In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to…

Ride of Silence, Brownfields Cleanup, Solar in Schools, & More

4 weeks ago

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn…

Sustainability with substance: How local green entrepreneurs strive for success

1 month ago

Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here's how these local businesses build trust one decision…

Eco-Explainer: SEPTA is in a Funding Crisis. What’s the deadline to save it?

1 month ago

The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need…

Primary Elections, Bike to Work Day, and TWO New Arboretums

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for…

Is Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key takeaways from local residents.

1 month ago

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and…

Four Ways Philly can grow its tree canopy

1 month ago

The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here are some ideas we could steal from…

1000+ trees planted, end of free A/C program, canvassing to save SEPTA, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first…

The City’s Tree Plan calls for significantly increasing our leafy coverage. So, why are our large trees continued to be chopped down?

2 months ago

How one neighbor’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma.  “SAVE MY TREE!” That’s what Nicole Fakhoury heard her two-year-old son crying…

Navy Yard is nation’s largest LEED neighborhood, Rare ‘Franklin’ trees & more

2 months ago

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news:  Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A…