Angie Bacha

Angie Bacha (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based solutions journalist and recent Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation student in Aarhus, Denmark. Previously, she worked as a student journalist at Community College of Philadelphia and Editorial Intern at Resolve Philly. Some other hats she has worn: Human Rights and Theatre Studies graduate; teaching artist; carpenter; AmeriCorps volunteer; and rock climbing gym shift supervisor. NEWS TIPS: angiebacha1@gmail.com

Rally Against Rate Hikes, Free ‘How City Council Works’ Training, Native Plants Guide & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 25 Philly-Area Solar for Schools grants awarded. Lawmakers and educational leaders hope that…

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

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

1 week ago

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

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

2 weeks ago

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

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

2 weeks ago

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

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

2 weeks ago

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

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

3 weeks ago

How Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to…

1 month ago

Environmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly leaders who are changing that.

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth…

1 month ago

Curbing illegal dumping necessitates a multi-pronged approach. Is recycling part of that equation?

A recent City Council hearing examined the crackdown on illegal dumping. Is the city making progress?  “This short dumping is…

2 months ago