Eco-Explainer: Why Philly has so many sinkholes

1 month ago

In early January, a giant sinkhole formed at an intersection in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of North Philadelphia after a water…

Avenue of the Arts redesign, Filbert Street bus terminal reopens, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Filbert Street bus terminal to reopen in May. On Tuesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker…

A visual guide: How to recycle mailers & Amazon packaging

1 month ago

With so many types of packaging, here's a quick visual guide to what goes where. As we wind down from…

Gasoline spill in Delco, trolley tunnel repairs, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Gasoline spill in Delaware County. A gasoline leak that was first identified back…

Electric Bills Are Rising Again in 2026

1 month ago

If your electric bill felt higher last month, it’s not just you. Residents across Greater Philadelphia have seen electric costs…

Holiday trash pickup, cycling death, & more

2 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: What’s open and closed on Christmas Day (including trash pickup)? There will be…

New transit hub, schools turning into housing, & more

2 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA opens new Wissahickon transit hub. The project began in 2023 and is…

Green Philly’s 2025 Year-end Recap

2 months ago

In a year that felt difficult, community revived our souls 2025 was a challenging year. Between climate rollbacks, cancelled environmental grants,…

BREAKING: Circle Compost merging with Bennett Compost

2 months ago

Philadelphia's two private composting services are now combined into one. Circle Compost and Bennett Compost have announced that the two…

City planning survey, bird songs as art, & more

2 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Planning Commission launches survey to hear from residents. The Philadelphia2050: Planning Together…