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Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 25 Philly-Area Solar for Schools grants awarded. Lawmakers and educational leaders hope that the funds for green energy projects will help lessen the burden of rising energy costs. Representative Elizabeth Fiedler, who introduced...

Green Century has helped investors and businesses support the planet, not polluters, for over 30 years with your retirement savings. You may shop local, take public transit, and aim to match your lifestyle with your values – but what about...

In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to Philadelphia. This story was published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its...

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn Treaty Park celebrated the new additions on May 18th. The garden includes native fruit trees and pollinator-friendly plantings, with produce...

Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here’s how these local businesses build trust one decision at a time. Green Philly’s recent investigation into The Rounds revealed public concern about greenwashing. Modern customers have a hunger...

The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need to know.  SEPTA is facing an unprecedented budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026. July 1st: The transit agency needs to...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for election include District Attorney and City Controller. The ballot also asks for input on how the city should address homelessness...

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and greening programs expanded.  Mayor Parker has said her mission is to make “Philadelphia the Safest, Cleanest and Greenest City in...

The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here are some ideas we could steal from elsewhere. Philly will get a ton of benefits if its first-ever Tree Plan succeeds. Right now, our trees store 99,000...