Articles Written by Julie Hancher

A combination of ice skating, drag, comedy and climate? The Bearded Ladies Cabaret has it all in one ‘cool’ event. Philadelphia’s drag superstars are lining up on the ice next to trained professionals for an upcoming show. The Bearded Ladies...

Frustrated with the state of the littered city, six groups are asking the mayoral candidates to commit to zero waste. Philadelphians are tired of littered streets. Plus, it’s not cheap: Philadelphia spends close to $50 million annually to deal with...

The Delaware Estuary & Basin has a “Fair” health rating according to the latest Technical Report for the Delaware Estuary. The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) released its Technical Report for the Delaware Estuary and Basin (TREB) 2022 to...

Warmer nights can have long-term implications. Despite a few rainy January days, Philadelphia is nearing a snow drought. The city of brotherly love is nearing its latest date to record measurable snowfall (which previously was February 3rd), according to Axios...

These ‘forever’ chemicals have been found in everything from pans to makeup to orange juice Pennsylvania has officially set new limits on two forms of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Pennsylvania drinking water. The new rule sets maximum contaminant levels (MCLs)...

With funding, the Circuit Trails is closer to reach its short-term goal to complete 500 miles of trails by 2025. The Circuit Trails is developing 800 miles of multi-use trails in the Greater Philadelphia region. With an $7.27 million federal...

This pilot project was due to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development Two blocks in Northern Liberties are being powered by the sun. The 400 & 500 blocks of North 2nd Street are carbon-free with solar-powered and easily installed...

The Mayor outlined his core priorities for his last year in office. However, climate is missing from the list. After seven years in office, Jim Kenney’s time as Mayor is coming to a close. The Mayor’s Office of Communications released...

From feeding your trees to goats or taking to the Streets Department, here are green solutions for your tree. Just don’t leave your trees curbside. Looking to give your Christmas tree a new life, or at least not be destined...