Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

A letter from our Editor & Co-Founder

Reflections on the election results There’s no way around it – we’re all feeling the devastating impacts of the election…

2 weeks ago

Climate’s on the ballot, PA drought & electrifying ports

Your weekly dose of sustainability highlights Yesterday was an exceptionally warm Halloween at 82 degrees, matching a record set in…

3 weeks ago

PWD lead maps, grants for food recovery & Delaware River reports

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has unveiled a public-facing online map showing water…

4 weeks ago

45 new electric buses coming to the School District of Philadelphia due to $17 million in EPA funding

More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly…

4 weeks ago

Thriving Communities, Keeping Philly charged, Recycling pet packaging & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day in office, President Biden signed…

1 month ago

Big News! Green Philly Wins $100K Grant to Keep Driving Local Sustainability

Huge news and a letter from our editor. I am beyond excited to share some huge news—Green Philly has been…

1 month ago

Announcing the SustainPHL 2024 Award Recipients

Here's who took home the SustainPHL awards last evening. Activist of the Year This nominee is a passionate advocate, leading…

1 month ago

Warming Septembers, Call for Board Members & Hydro-power.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week. It's getting hot(ter) in here September. Despite what JD Vance said…

2 months ago

Delaware River Festival returns, Climate Startup Investment & SEPTA Hydrogen

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! Delaware River Festival Returns to Philly and Camden on Sept 28. The 2024…

2 months ago