Julie Hancher

Eco-Explainer: What is Philadelphia Water’s “Rain Check” program?

Philadelphia Water's Rain Check program is a free, easy way to help prevent flooding in your home and neighborhood. What…

3 years ago

What is ‘Leave No Trace’? How to Hike Responsibly in Philly and Beyond

From the historic charm of Wissahickon Valley Park to the lush terrain of the Andorra Meadow, Philadelphia seeps natural beauty…

3 years ago

Bottle’s Up Philly: How to Recycle Wine Bottles in the City of Brotherly Love

Recycling wine bottles in Philadelphia? Putting your used glass in the right places? Here's everything you need to know. Hey…

3 years ago

Watershed activists lead march around City Hall for loss of 350,000 Atlantic Sturgeon

Demonstrators highlighted the declining population and pointed to government agencies to take action. Over 50 activists, indigenous leaders, and environmental…

3 years ago

Where to compost (“recycle”) your leaves in Philly – 2022

The city is using a mechanical leaf collection in select neighborhoods; otherwise bagged leaves can be dropped off M-S. It's…

3 years ago

5 Best Gardens to Explore in the Fall in Philadelphia

Whether you’re looking to take in the blazing fall foliage or want to learn about native plants and flowers, there…

3 years ago

Where to recycle those campaign yard signs in the region

Montco's program is back post-election. Now that we have (most) of those election results, it's time to get rid of…

3 years ago

Global Weirding: October was cooler & wetter, November is off to a hot start

Climate change trends continue in Philadelphia. Here's what the science says. Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in…

3 years ago

SustainPHL 2022 Award Recipients

Drumroll for this year's award recipients We're still overjoyed at the 5th annual SustainPHL, which was celebrated last evening (October…

3 years ago