Julie Hancher

It’s HOT in Philly, Kids explain PGW transition & more

Get the latest sustainability news It's hot out there. For 556,000 people in Philadelphia, it feels 9°F higher due to…

1 year ago

Vacant lots into green spaces; 5K blocks cleaned & more

Get the TL:DR on local sustainability news before the holiday weekend The Tioga-Hope Park and Garden hosted its second annual…

1 year ago

Forwarding PA energy, Delaware Sojourn concludes & more

The latest sustainability news this week Experts testified before the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on the importance…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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.…

1 year 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…

1 year ago