Local activists tackle waste with ‘Philly Talks Trash’ newsletter

3 weeks ago

How neighbors in Northwest Philly are communicating waste reduction. This story was originally published in the Chestnut Hill Local, a…

Kinetic Derby, Illegal Dumping Task Force, LIHEAP delays, & more

4 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Water Department appoints new commissioner. Benjamin C. Jewell, who previously served as…

Harnessing People Power: How Councilmember O’Rourke advocates for the environment and the working class

4 weeks ago

Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Councilmember…

Drumroll for the 2025 SustainPHL Award Recipients

1 month ago

Let's sail-ebrate the latest changemakers who are moving the region towards a sustainable, equitable place. Last evening was the 8th…

Community farm preservation, curbing animal cruelty, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Community Farm gets closer to community ownership. The Philadelphia Land Bank has acquired…

Did you hear? There’s an election on November 4th, and your voice (or sitting at home) can impact the environment.

1 month ago

Philadelphia residents will not only vote on who will be the next district attorney, but also whether or not the…

Nature Challenge results, National Walk & Roll to School Day, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Transit advocates demand better SEPTA funding. On Tuesday morning, transit advocates, including Transit…

Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key

1 month ago

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could…

For this community, Building a ‘Green” city is an act of resistance.

2 months ago

The Green Building United Groundbreaker Awards celebrated local innovative projects using passive house, LEED and more. Rising energy prices, tariffs…

The Friends keeping Penn Treaty Park’s Indigenous roots alive

2 months ago

How Penn Treaty Park got its name may be legend, but the community’s commitment to honoring that story is very…