Julie Hancher

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.
Green Philly’s digital evolution: Fact-checked, human-centered, and community-drivenGreen Philly’s digital evolution: Fact-checked, human-centered, and community-driven

Green Philly’s digital evolution: Fact-checked, human-centered, and community-driven

How we’re evolving while staying committed to sustainability and independent journalism Green Philly’s mission has always been to connect people…

2 months ago
From the Climate crisis to existential dread: theatre that sparks actionFrom the Climate crisis to existential dread: theatre that sparks action

From the Climate crisis to existential dread: theatre that sparks action

Philly GRIT brings climate stories to the stage Storytelling is a crucial driver of cultural change - yet climate change…

2 months ago
Challenging the PJM market, Venice island flooding & sustainable AIChallenging the PJM market, Venice island flooding & sustainable AI

Challenging the PJM market, Venice island flooding & sustainable AI

Catch up on this week's latest sustainability news. It's Winter Salt Week, raising awareness that the salt we apply to the streets…

3 months ago
Unsure how to make a change? Start giving back with some of these local orgs.Unsure how to make a change? Start giving back with some of these local orgs.

Unsure how to make a change? Start giving back with some of these local orgs.

Local civically-engaged residents met over 8 local orgs that are making a difference last evening at our second annual volunteer…

4 months ago
Want to workshop solutions for Philly’s sustainability problems? Join us at our next event.Want to workshop solutions for Philly’s sustainability problems? Join us at our next event.

Want to workshop solutions for Philly’s sustainability problems? Join us at our next event.

“Sustainability in Motion” will encourage roundtable discussions with local sustainability experts. Are you ready to tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges?…

4 months ago
Where to recycle Christmas Trees in 2025Where to recycle Christmas Trees in 2025

Where to recycle Christmas Trees in 2025

Here's where to give your tree its next purpose after the holidays. Don't leave trees on your curb - they…

4 months ago
16 Years Strong: Green Philly’s 2024 Recap16 Years Strong: Green Philly’s 2024 Recap

16 Years Strong: Green Philly’s 2024 Recap

Highlights of our milestones, impact, and community contributions. 2024 was an incredible year of growth, connection, and impact for Green…

5 months ago
Green Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media FoundationGreen Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

Green Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

The awarded project was a part of the 2024 Community Voices Fund grant recipients, with $800,000 awarded to 33 organizations and…

5 months ago
A letter from our Editor & Co-FounderA letter from our Editor & Co-Founder

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…

6 months ago