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

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

1 month ago

Community farm preservation, curbing animal cruelty, & more

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

2 months ago

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

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

2 months ago

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

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

2 months ago

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

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

2 months ago

Fall bioblitz, SEPTA fire risks, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Fall Nature Challenge starts. The Academy of Natural Sciences is hosting a Fall…

2 months ago

Trash competition, government shutdown, November elections, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Block by Block launches citywide cleanup competition with Chicago. Neighborhood cleanup group Block…

2 months ago

Celebrating Solar at “Sun Day,” trash burning ban proposed & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Philly mobilizes for Sun Day solar energy celebration. Philly-area energy advocates joined a…

3 months ago

Building connections: How Ash Richards uses land care as cultural preservation

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food…

3 months ago