Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Reflections on the election results There’s no way around it – we’re all feeling the devastating impacts of the election results. Whether you’re feeling sadness, anger, anxiety, doubt, uncertainty, or a mix of the above, take the time you need...

Your weekly dose of sustainability highlights Yesterday was an exceptionally warm Halloween at 82 degrees, matching a record set in 1946 – a reminder of what’s at stake as we approach Election Day in just four days. Climate change on...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has unveiled a public-facing online map showing water service line materials for every property in the city. This initiative complies with new federal regulations under the Lead and...

More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly $17 million in federal investments in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) through the EPA’s Clean School Bus program. This...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” launching the most ambitious environmental justice agenda by the...

Huge news and a letter from our editor. I am beyond excited to share some huge news—Green Philly has been named a recipient of the Press Forward grant! Out of over 900 applicants, we’re one of only 205 local newsrooms...

Here’s who took home the SustainPHL awards last evening. Activist of the Year This nominee is a passionate advocate, leading action within their community to promote sustainability. Award recipient 2024: Aminata Sandra Calhoun Enviro Justice Champions environmental justice by advocating...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week. It’s getting hot(ter) in here September. Despite what JD Vance said about “crazy weather patterns,” climate change continues to impact the US, from temperatures to supercharging Hurricane Helene’s destruction. This past...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! Delaware River Festival Returns to Philly and Camden on Sept 28. The 2024 Delaware River Festival offers a variety of activities on both sides of the river at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and...