Julie Hancher

Hottest day ever, Apple Pay on SEPTA, Gritty & Green on EcoWURD & more

Here's the latest sustainability news this week. Monday set a new record as the hottest day ever globally, surpassing the…

1 year ago

Chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden, Doctor killed while biking & more

The latest sustainability news this week Barbara Ann Frides, a 30-year-old CHOP doctor, was killed by a speeding driver while…

2 years ago

Green Burial Insights from our panel at Laurel Hill

Discovering green alternatives to traditional burials & cremation Green Philly hosted an insightful Green Burials event at Laurel Hill on…

2 years ago

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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago