Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. ‘Mo Money, Mo’ Trees: Philadelphia Receives $12 Million for Tree Canopy. The $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports the Philly Tree Plan, a 10-year initiative to increase the city’s...

This event covered topics including green initiatives, EV infrastructure, the 76ers arena proposal, building codes, and more. We hosted Sustainability in Action at the beautiful Arts League Philadelphia last evening, welcoming 86 registrants for an inspiring conversation and community engagement....

Honorees include DRBC’s Steve Tambini, SBN’s Alex Cupo, and Hope Works. The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) celebrated the 2024 Water Resources Awards winners on September 12th. The 41st Awards Gala recognizes leadership, innovation, and excellence...

…Drumroll for the latest list of sustainability changemakers SustainPHL is returning for the 7th annual awards ceremony and celebration on October 10, 2024. Here is the full list of the nominees, from individuals using art to fight climate change, organize...

The latest sustainability news this week. $25 million boost for “Solar for Schools.” State and city leaders gathered at City Hall on Sept. 4 to mark the passage of the Solar for Schools Act, a grant program aimed at helping...

Green Philly has been selected for Every Voice, Every Vote’s 2nd coalition. We’re excited to continue to connect you to sustainable solutions, particularly on how local government is serving you sustainable solutions. Green Philly has been selected as a media...

The latest in sustainability news this week The 2024 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund is accepting applications. It will offer $15,000 grants to 20 organizations in Philadelphia working on long-term environmental justice initiatives. Eligible organizations must be located in...

The latest sustainability news this week Philadelphia has been awarded $1.3 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to support four key projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation. These initiatives include expanding energy education in vulnerable...

The latest sustainability news this week Happy Solar Week, Philly! Did you know over 3300 homes and businesses have switched to solar through Solarize Philly? 60 Low and Middle-Income Families in the Philadelphia region can lease solar. Capital Good Fund,...