Julie Hancher

Food, Farming & Philadelphia: Recap

Local changemakers prioritize access, communities, and healthy food for our tables. How does urban agriculture impact our communities, healthy waterways…

4 years ago

Philadelphia, West Chester, and Narberth sue PA for the right to Enforce Plastic Bag legislation

Local environmental groups held press conference yesterday about the lawsuit. Local municipalities are fighting the state to eliminate plastic bag…

4 years ago

Brewers, Birds & Philly Residents benefit from NEW Fracking Ban in Delaware River Watershed

Huge environmental win: The DRBC permanently banned fracking after 11 years of debate The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) permanently…

4 years ago

Breaking Down Barriers: How local environmental centers are bringing inclusion for underserved communities outdoors

AWE Centers to Participate in Delaware River Basin Urban Wildlife Community Engagement Program Focusing on building conservation partnerships with underserved…

5 years ago

City unveils “Philadelphia Transit Plan” to fight climate change

SEPTA focuses on a carless future for a greener city The City of Philadelphia and SEPTA unveiled the Philadelphia Transit…

5 years ago

DRBC hosting meeting on fracking in Delaware River basin next week

Environmental groups pushing for a full ban on fracking The Delaware River Basin Commission is hosting a meeting next Thursday,…

5 years ago

Donate your gently used shoes this Saturday & help entrepreneurs

Shoe drive in Huntington Valley benefits local nonprofit One House at a Time. Have gently used shoes sitting around? Donate…

5 years ago

Congress votes to invest $50 Million In Nation’s Estuaries

Local orgs like the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary could benefit from this new legislation. The Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries…

5 years ago

EPA gives $18K to Temple students to address lead contamination in water

The nationwide program will be giving $800,000 to greening and health efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an $18,705…

5 years ago