Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Are you heading to the Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival this weekend? Use the discount code EARTH5 to get tickets to any film block for only $5. Find out more information and flicks about the Philadelphia Environmental Film Fest here.

So we’ve all grumbled about 2017 policy actions. But here’s a tiny thing you can do with a significant impact locally. If you’ve walked around Philly neighborhoods lately, you’ve probably noticed Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in front of homes. These...

We’re obsessed with Philly. But sometimes we have to take get away – even it’s for a day or two. Traveling provides opportunities to connect with others, slow down, new experiences and take a break from our routine. I’m addicted to...

Move over, Sundance! A new film festival is coming to the city of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival will take over the Prince Theater on Earth Day weekend. The range of films highlight some of the most pressing sustainability...

Although Garrett Melby felt like a guest at SustainPHL 2016, his GodoCompany Ventures received the Business Innovation of the Year award. GoodCompany Ventures has graduated over 70 entrepreneurs through its mission. However, they’ll be able to solve future problems of climate...

I was so swamped prepping for last evening’s Beyond the Blog panel discussion that I almost missed the HUGE headlines. Trump terrified us again by signing an executive order to roll back Obama Climate Policies – with climate change denier...

How can a vision turn into reality? In 1996, Morris Holland Derry III was incarcerated and realized that 75-80% of the prisoners would become reincarcerated. Not satisfied with those high statistics, Derry founded No More Pain, a nonprofit organization that...

Step outside of your normal weekend routine and into a Parisian carnival for the 48th annual “Dance with the Bride” on Saturday, April 1. The “Fool’s Night Out.” Benefiting nonprofit The Painted Bride, the fundraiser will include belly and silk...

How can individuals fight climate change? Sam Holloschutz believes education is key to getting your neighbors and friends on board. Watch him give his hyperlocal secrets as he accepts his Neighborhood Champion Award during SustainPHL 2016. SustainPHL 2016: Sam Holloschutz,...