Julie Hancher

Performances at POOL are a SPLASH this summer

Performers and chefs explore the ideas around the Fairmount Water Work's exhibit from July - September.  POOL: A Social History…

4 years ago

July’s hot and only getting hotter

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.…

4 years ago

Eco-explainer: What is Wishcycling?

Throwing more into the recycling bin can actually be worse. Here's why. Regardless of the question if recycling is as…

4 years ago

Philadelphia Flower Show returns “In Full Bloom” at FDR Park

Here's a sneak peek of the 2022 exhibits It's back! The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is back from June 11 -…

4 years ago

Plastic-free Philly is kicking bottles to the curb – and adding art to the city

The Academy of Natural Sciences, Water Department and BOMA are teaming up for the new initiative There's a new initiative…

4 years ago

May 2022 was hotter and wetter than average

Climate change is already making Philadelphia hotter and wetter. Monthly temperatures are trending hotter and wetter in line with climate…

4 years ago

Schoolyard with GSI opens  at Lowell Elementary

The space provides students access to an outdoor learning space and decreases the park equity gap in the Olney neighborhood.…

4 years ago

Environmental groups want to revamp Pa’s outdated recycling laws

Waste has increased 45% over the past 30 years. Act 101, PA's recycling law, has not been updated since 1988.…

4 years ago

Where to find a Community Compost site

The Parks and Rec program is up and running, on a neighborhood level. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced a community…

4 years ago