Julie Hancher

Friday Quickie: Last Minute Idea to Go Local For Mother’s Day

As you know from my locavore kick, you can reduce your carbon footprint and get fresher, tastier foods when sourcing…

14 years ago

Where Can I Recycle Old Race Medals?

Since we have a debate going on in our "Broad Street Run More Sustainable..." comments AND on our Facebook page, I decided…

14 years ago

Can the Broad Street Run Be More Sustainable, Please? Open Letter to Mayor Nutter

Dear Mayor Nutter, Yesterday was a great day. I woke up at 6 AM to run with 39,999 of my…

14 years ago

Friday Quickie: Green Your Cinco De Mayo!

Feliz Cinco De Mayo! As Dictator of a Mexican Eating Club (or "Mexadelphia" as a few close amigos call it),…

14 years ago

Where to Recycle Used Batteries in Philadelphia?

We've gone over where to recycle laptop batteries and battery chargers, but where can one recycle plain old (& rechargeable) batteries…

14 years ago

SEPTA Proud: Philadelphia’s Public Transit System #5 in Nation?!?

Stop hating on SEPTA... Philadelphia's public transit has just been given props! Walk Score, a website that rates the walkability…

14 years ago

Friday Roundup: Earth Day Week, Kashi Backlash & Celebs on Bikes

Hope everyone had a Happy Earth Day Week and was able to get their green on! Here's what you missed…

14 years ago

Friday Quickie: Boil it & ConServe

The average US household uses 130,000 gallons of water per year. Therefore, anytime you can conserve H2O helps the cause.…

14 years ago

Bike Thieves Beware: Phila Streets Department is Stealing Bikes Too

Looks like the city is continuing to "Unlitter Us!" - this time with damaged bikes clogging up the racks. The Philadelphia…

14 years ago