Articles Written by Julie Hancher

We’ve been covering the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show since 2011. For seven years, we’ve seen the themes, hearing about the highlights and behind-the-scenes action. As I was on my way to check out the 2017 preview, my friend asked me...

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**Update: Due to capacity issues, we’re moving to WeWork at 1900 Market Street for a larger space. ** It’s time to take this show on the road and offline. We heard you! You guys want more in-depth content, and what...

The Rad Dish Co-Op started as an experiment at Temple University in Spring 2014. This student-run cafe is locally sourced and functions with a zero-waste model. That’s why the first SustainPHL award went to this incredible group of students! Watch the...

Our favorite tasting event of the year is back Sunday! Don’t miss the Brewer’s Plate, where locavores delight with plenty of tastings and beer from the region’s best providers. The event benefits Fair Food and encourages everyone to “buy fresh,...

I got rid of my car 2 years ago (OK – maybe it was smashed...) and haven’t looked back. I’ve discovered how easy it is to live in Philly without a car – especially how added bike lanes, Zipcar, Indego...

Kindling catches on to build a fire, eh? We’ve all been there – making an effort to bike in this 30* weather or summer 90 degrees for the sake of sustainability. Let’s start celebrating those recycling hoarding moments to all...

People can be a little like squirrels: when cold weather creeps in, we pack up the summer clothes, cover up the garden beds, bring the flower pots inside and tuck away our ambitions for all sorts of warm-weather projects. Here at...

PennEnvironment hosted a forum The Future of Climate Action in 2017: a discussion with Senator Bob Casey last evening, along with Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McConnell, Dr. Jerry Fagliano of the Dornslife School of Public Health, Drexel University and Adam Garber,...