The Philadelphia Zoo is Attracting More Pollinators, One Native Plant at a Time

5 years ago

June 22nd-28th is National Pollinator Week, but Philadelphia Zoo employees urge visitors year-round to create natural spaces where pollinators can…

The Common Market is Donating $3.9 Million of Fresh Produce to Locals Facing Food Insecurity

5 years ago

Nonprofit mobilizes to send 35,000 boxes of produce from local farmers to residents in need weekly. The U.S. Department of…

How to *Safely* Clean Up Your Block During COVID-19

5 years ago

Tired of watching paper cups and plastic bags blow down your block? So are we. Amongst nicknames like “the City…

Can Virtual Cleanups Get Trash off Real Streets?

5 years ago

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all…

Eco-Explainer: What is Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)?

5 years ago

You may have heard the catchphrase "GSI", but what does it ACTUALLY mean? We have a water dilemma. Philadelphia already…

Kenney’s $14 million Police dept. increase shut down after weeks of protests

5 years ago

The city hasn't announced where the $14 million will go. But how could those dollars make a safer, more sustainable…

14 Black-Led & Black-Focused Nonprofits Working For A Clean Environment

5 years ago

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American…

Hassle-Free DIY Composting Tutorial for the Urban Dweller

5 years ago

Composting made easy while you catch up on TV Now more than ever, you may find yourself constantly in the…

Mariposa Accepting Nonprofit Applications for “Round-up for Change”

5 years ago

Program allows shoppers to "round up" their purchases to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to local causes. Are you…