Articles Written by Julie Hancher

That coffee was totally necessary this morning. Feelin’ me? Sadly, our Big Green Party scheduled for this Friday must be postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Over 200 of you were more than psyched for this event, and we can’t wait to bring...

Although we’re a little wary of the sentiment and orgs behind of America Recycles Day, the Streets Department celebrated recycling on Thursday with a few groundbreaking announcements. Commissioner for Philadelphia Streets Department David Perri announced that Philadelphia broke recycling records. During the...

Good news for rotting vegetables in Philly today. The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability recently discovered that we spend $6.1 million per year transferring uneaten food to landfills, and are now considering a composting program like Austin, New York and San Fran....

What a week! After the Mayor's Office of Sustainability became permanent, Mayor Nutter topped off the excitement by creating a Philadelphia Bicycle Advocacy Board to make our city more bike friendly. Whoa! And have you snagged a ticket to the Green Philly/Nexus Big Green Party yet? Let's move on to the best excitement: TGIF! And because we can't stop, won't stop; Here's what you can look forward to over the weekend. Philly Weekend events for November 7 -9th:

Ready for an inspiring day of discussing local business challenges and innovation? Innovation is essential for small businesses, public sectors & the local economy. And the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) is tackling all sorts of discussions around innovation on November 15th. Find out more, after the jump!

Want to talk healthcare, higher education, and sustainability? The Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is hosting an upcoming summit for sustainable "Eds & Meds" development to find financial resources. And free breakfast! DVGBC and St. Joseph’s University Real Estate and Construction Alumni are hosting their 2nd Healthcare & Higher Education Summit focused on Incentives & Financial Resources for Sustainability. This event will consist of 2 panels, one for financial drivers, and one for financial resources. Panelists include:

There's gonna be some changes made... We've been dropping a few hints just like your girlfriend waiting for the ring... After 6 years of publishing online, we've got a website makeover in the works. Although our lips are sealed on the final product, it's coming SO soon. (So don't hold any appearance mishaps against us in the meantime...)  Don't be alarmed if you see this screen late in the evening or over the weekend. We promise, the site will be back soon. Find out more about our redesign & upcoming Big Green Party, after the jump!

You guys totally did it! According to Philly.com, Philadelphia voters approved all 3 ballot questions on the polls yesterday, including the question that made the Mayor's Office of Sustainability permanent. This means the Office will live on for years, even after Mayor Nutter leaves office in Jan 2016 & his green-loving legacy behind. Find out more, after the jump!

Moving neighborhoods in Philly is a BIG deal. Changing the comfort of your go-to coffee shop and favorite 'pub can feel like you're moving across the world. Nic Esposito felt a similar panic moving from West Philadelphia,“kicking and screaming” to Kensington.