Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Join Jefferson University’s Fall Lecture Series Majora Carter “Community as Corporation: Talent Retention in Low-Status Communities.” According to the website, Majora Carter is a leading urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster. She is responsible for...

Ever since I studied abroad in London, I fell in love with traveling. I’ve been fortunate to see international destinations, national parks, and cities. As one who thrives on adventure, I can share that travel enhances your knowledge and relieves...

OOS kept their promise about being an org for the people. Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability (OOS) originally released their Powering Our Future report in November 2017. After the initial release, they held open hearings and requested comments from the public. Ten...

Want to change the future of what’s on our plates? Several ivy league animal welfare organizations are hosting a conference, open to all. The Ivy League Future of Food Conference is an annual, Ivy League-hosted academic and professional conference dedicated to...

The 13th annual Greenfest Philly is back this Sunday, September 9th. Join 15,000 of your most sustainable friends at the greenest outdoor fest in the 215. Greenfest Philly will feature live music, a bike valet, organic food and drinks, handmade...

Due to a new podcast that we’ll drop soon, I found myself at the Podcast Movement conference networking party a few weeks ago. I was sampling the typical food (i.e., Beiler’s donuts) at Reading Terminal as I was trying to...

We had such a blast at SustainPHL 2018. Here are a few of our fav photos from the cocktail hour, Munch & Learn and ceremony. Thanks to all (especially the nominees & those in our digital program) that helped make...

Last evening was our third annual SustainPHL! Congratulations to our amazing 2018 nominees AND award recipients. Thank you to all of the attendees, sponsors, partners, my committee and those who made the evening a success! Read about ALL of the...

How can a few fruit rinds and coffee grounds make a difference? One coworking space is piloting a program with food waste as a way to make a social impact. WeWork is an international corporation that focuses on coworking spaces,...