Articles Written by Avery Matteo

Humans might be social distancing right now, but ticks and mosquitoes aren’t. Here’s how to protect yourself from itchy bites and insect-borne illnesses this summer. Pennsylvania holds an unfortunate record with insect-borne diseases. 73,610 cases of tick-borne illnesses were reported...

Short answer: NO! Even if it’s made of plastic, it’s a bad idea for you, the recycling center, and employees. Here’s why. Even though masks have become an important fixture in our lives, we all know how relieving it is...

Since scientists first began testing genetically modified crops in the 1980s, GMOs have espoused fear and controversy. But what are the pros and cons? Stores like Sprouts Farmers Market, Mariposa Food Co-op, and MOM’s Organic Market are immensely popular among...

Philadelphia Water has good news to share—the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards. For those of you going plastic-free: you can keep on drinking that tap water. The Philadelphia Water Department released its...

Menstrual products are expensive and difficult to access for many communities. Two Temple University graduates are doing something about it by running an organization that donates pads and tampons to those in need. A 2019 survey of low-income individuals found...

June 22nd-28th is National Pollinator Week, but Philadelphia Zoo employees urge visitors year-round to create natural spaces where pollinators can prosper. On its expansive 42-acre site, the Philadelphia Zoo is in the early stages of transforming manicured gardens and unused...

Nonprofit mobilizes to send 35,000 boxes of produce from local farmers to residents in need weekly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program awarded nonprofit regional food distributor The Common Market $5.7 million to purchase,...

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum. Because of this disparity, black nonprofits are heavily dependent on grants for funding—leaving them vulnerable when unexpected events...

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we can do to keep the Delaware River Watershed healthy. The experts also noted considerations to make as we learn about...