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It’s that time of year again, the dreaded moving season. Time to pack up everything you own and hope it all fits into a Uhaul van! Usually, around this time you can find a lot of furniture laying out on...

(Yes, that Detroit.) Detroit may be my new favorite city. Before I departed for Detroit last week, I envisioned two ideas about Detroit: (1) there is a resurgence in urban farming on vacant lots and (2) it was ranked #2...

Feel like your concerns aren’t being heard? PA has your back. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) is nearing the end of a nine-stop Environmental Justice listening tour, focusing on engaging residents and leaders...

Green roofs captured the public’s attention as places to hang out in the middle of a city. Dating back to ancient times from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Viking-age housing, green roofs have returned as a popular trend in...

Snacks are what get many of us through the day. Why bother with processed junk when there are so many delicious and local choices?! Since last month’s Philly Farm and Food Fest was the epicenter of all local delights, it only...

On April 19, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced a $39 million investment in water infrastructure projects spanning nine of the state’s 67 counties. For the most part, the projects were the type of...

Happy Bike to Work Day! We refer to this day as “Monday through Friday” throughout the year, but it’s a great time to celebrate the two-wheels that can take you from Point A to Point B. Hopefully, you took your...

No matter how long you live in Philadelphia, there are always more cool things to discover. These city gardens are some of the best-hidden gems. Whether you’re looking for a quiet lunch spot or place, check these Philadelphia gardens off...

What do you do after you fall in love with studying abroad while traveling? (For this gal, you have wanderlust for life and blog about your sustainable travels when you can.) However, Caitlin Cowan found a career that would help...