Articles Written by Julie Hancher

A letter from the editor Dear readers,  I started Green Philly in 2008 as a resource for sustainability news. But running a local journalism outlet focused on sustainable solutions isn’t easy. We rely on our community to help us produce...

The latest environmental news this week. This week we’re at the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) conference in Philadelphia, and I’m excited to be co-leading a tour on the Delaware River today. Our city has a lot of exciting history...

Catch up on all the latest & local sustainability news Weekly street cleaning is returning in 14 neighborhoods with the highest concentration of litter (according to the Litter Index – last updated in 2019) from April 1st through November 1st,...

The latest sustainability news in the region.  World Water Day is March 22nd. The Delaware River basin Commission released a new tool to estimate future rainfall patterns amongst climate change. Want to celebrate World Water Day in person? Stroud Water...

The latest in sustainability news this week! It feels like Spring this week in our region, with temperatures in the 70s. Did you know the USDA updated its Zone Hardiness Map for the first time since 2012 as climate change...

Here’s the latest sustainability news in Philly Two sustainability leaders are unsure if Philadelphia can slash carbon emissions by 2040 or 2050, after a City Council hearing on Tuesday. Although Emily Schapira, CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority said “It’s...

The latest in local environmental news Recycled art trolls are teaching humans how to support nature at the Philadelphia zoo. (Inquirer) 48 heritage trees are at risk of being cut down for athletic fields at FDR Park but are safe...

We’re bringing sustainability programming, resources and art activations to Cherry Street Pier during Earth Month. Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly’s inaugural family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change in our...

The latest in sustainability news this week Philly is introducing a new program to train workers to build electric car infrastructure in the city with a $1.46 million federal grant. “Plug in Philly” is aiming to train 45 workers, which...