Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Here’s who they met and who you can volunteer with, too. Last night, Green Philly hosted our 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer at Temple University. Once again, this event reminded us why we love bringing our community together. Neighbors from...

In early January, a giant sinkhole formed at an intersection in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of North Philadelphia after a water main break. Just two weeks earlier, the city reopened a section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Center City that...

In a year that felt difficult, community revived our souls 2025 was a challenging year. Between climate rollbacks, cancelled environmental grants, the end of renewable energy grants, and more, it can feel like our efforts are for naught. However, climate actions...

Philadelphia’s two private composting services are now combined into one. Circle Compost and Bennett Compost have announced that the two Philadelphia-based composting services will merge in 2026. Citing rising operational costs and ongoing barriers to securing a permitted composting site...

Let’s sail-ebrate the latest changemakers who are moving the region towards a sustainable, equitable place. Last evening was the 8th annual SustainPHL at the Independence Seaport Museum. We had an incredible group of nominees. Please read about their work in...

The Green Building United Groundbreaker Awards celebrated local innovative projects using passive house, LEED and more. Rising energy prices, tariffs on construction materials, and cuts to energy-efficient solar and home tax credits have created new challenges for sustainable building efforts...

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that sustainability never takes a break. From reimagining transit to planting trees and building zero-waste futures, the 2025 SustainPHL nominees are...

Green Philly joined Laurel Hill Cemetery for a guided walk through Nature’s Sanctuary, a green burial area, led by Senior Horticulturist and native plant expert Gregg Tepper. The self-guided tour tour highlighted how native plants support local ecosystems, increase biodiversity,...

Glitter built an interactive map for this challenging time. Plus: why some residents are refusing to use the drop-off sites. The DC 33 strike is officially underway in Philadelphia, which means trash pickup has been suspended. City residents are being...