Julie Hancher

Philadelphia revives street sweeping program, complete with leafblowers

City to continue street sweeping pilot with trucks, push brooms and leaf blowers; asking residents to move cars. In an…

4 years ago

Living close to Greenspace protected against depression during the pandemic

CHOP study released about the impact of greenspace on mental health during the pandemic As many people can attest, going…

4 years ago

New programming at local education centers to help you connect to the Delaware Watershed

Lenapehoking~Watershed: a place for water, art and culture offers programming, performances, games and more. A new series connects local residents…

4 years ago

How to Avoid Shopping on Amazon

As Bezos explores space instead of the climate crisis, we should explore how to cut our Amazon addiction Earlier this…

4 years ago

City announces move to make MLK Drive more dangerous for biking, jogging and walking

Philadelphia announces plan to reopen MLK Drive to vehicular traffic, despite the road having on average one death per year…

4 years ago

ED Alex Dews moving on from Green Building United

Katie Bartolotta, Director of Policy and Programs will become Interim Executive Director After six years in his role as Executive…

4 years ago

Philadelphia Water bills going up, but not as much as originally proposed

An independent board set the water & sewer rates for the next two years. Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water…

4 years ago

City gets ready for the Plastic Bag Ban – FINALLY happening – on July 1

The city will start with signage, a lot of warning periods, until the ban takes full effect in 2022. After…

4 years ago

Philadelphia Zoo offers Friday Night Dinos & Bites

Adults can enjoy the zoo with local beers & dinosaurs Philly's back in action, with new beer gardens to enjoy.…

4 years ago