Julie Hancher

Philadelphia skyline is lighting up tonight for the climate crisis

Philadelphia is raising awareness for "Show Your Stripes Day," during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of…

11 months ago

Rep Rabb fighting greenwashing in PA, Grant Blvd closes storefront, & the Linc is LEED Platinum.

Here's the latest sustainability news this week. Happy Summer Solstice! It's officially the longest day of the year - and…

11 months ago

Listen to our Green Burials Panel on the City Rising Podcast

We made a return to the air with our live panel discussion to highlight on sustainable burials. Death and grief…

11 months ago

What to do about PFAS, PA energy plans & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Nearly 19% of PA water systems contain PFAS levels above EPA standards. You…

11 months ago

Street cleaning begins, recycle old cables & Philly parks scored.

The latest sustainability news this week. Philly officially launched its One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program this week.…

11 months ago

Meet the guardians of the Wissahickon, wildfire & hurricanes & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news before your holiday weekend. The Friends of the Wissahickon focuses on cleanups and…

12 months ago

Want to get gardening in the city? Meet “Gritty and Green,” a new podcast by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting.

This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly. Exciting news for…

12 months ago

New high tunnels at the Woodlands, Diverting waste from student moveouts, and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced its new Executive Director, Erin Mooney.…

12 months ago

Hotter May temps, Otters spotted, more heritage trees chopped & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. May in Philadelphia has warmed an average of 1.6 degrees over the past…

1 year ago