Mural Arts Institute closure, bike rack permits, budget hearings & more

2 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  PennDOT to repair potholes in Philly region. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has responded…

Data centers are booming in the Garden State. Are local communities ready?

2 months ago

New Jersey is an attractive place to build a data center. Lawmakers and residents are struggling to keep up. This…

SEPTA real-time arrivals, FDR Park lawsuit, & more

3 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA to debut digital bus stop displays. SEPTA announced that it will be…

New research shows widespread “ghost forests” in New Jersey

3 months ago

Scientists mapped millions of dead trees along the Atlantic coastline that show the impact of climate change and rising seas.…

Why are Philly recycling rates so low? A mix of contamination, culture and systems still make it complicated in 2026.

3 months ago

City leaders, educators, and community advocates agreed on one thing at our recent recycling panel: fixing Philadelphia’s waste problem will…

Climate storytelling, nuclear production, & more

3 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Chinatown Stitch design moves forward. The Chinatown Stitch – a project to build…

Open Streets helps businesses, Transit in the City Budget & more

3 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Center City car-free streets increased sales for local businesses. Center City District released…

d’griot Cafe Brings Sustainable Food and Community Space to Germantown

3 months ago

The Black-owned cafe in Maplewood Mall centers sustainable food, local vendors and community programming, all rooted in Germantown’s long tradition…

Lobbying polluters, SEPTA funding boost, & more

3 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Farm Philly expands Community Compost Network. Farm Philly’s Community Compost Network is expanding…

From mapping to air bubbles: How local researchers are tackling PFAS in Philly’s water

3 months ago

"Forever chemicals” are in Philly's waterways. Research teams are tracking contamination and testing new ways to clean drinking water. While…