Courtney DuChene

Courtney DuChene is a contributing writer and special projects manager at the Philadelphia Citizen. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Michigan, where she focused on poetry and worked with the Detroit River Story Lab on their community journalism initiatives. Prior to that she was a journalist in Philadelphia, where she freelanced for various outlets, including The Citizen, and wrote for Philadelphia Magazine and NBC10. She is passionate about finding solutions to environmental problems and highlighting stories from around the city.

The City’s Tree Plan calls for significantly increasing our leafy coverage. So, why are our large trees continued to be chopped down?

How one neighbor’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma.  “SAVE MY TREE!” That’s what Nicole Fakhoury heard her two-year-old son crying…

4 days ago

Where Are The Trees We Were Promised?

Two years into the City’s first-ever Tree Plan, our leafy coverage has remained static. What happens now? This article is…

2 weeks ago

Four Ways to Improve Recycling in Philly

Recycling in Philly is broken. Here’s how Mayor Parker’s administration could fix it. Recycling in Philly has lost its way.…

1 year ago

Is My Recycling Being … Recycled?

Philadelphians' skepticism about the City’s waste policies has led to an abysmal recycling rate. Here’s what really happens after you…

1 year ago

Grading Philly’s Climate Goals

It’s been five years since Mayor Kenney announced ambitious plans for combating climate change locally. Here's a look at how…

3 years ago