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Clockwise from top left: A stormwater bumpout near the Universal Daroff Charter School in West Phila.; rain garden on E. Norris St. in East Kensington; stormwater basin at Kemble Park in North Phila.; stormwater tree trench on Snyder Ave. in...

Do you have old keys lying around that have no use? Instead of letting those old pieces of metal gather dust in your drawer, why not put them to use; they could be the “key” to helping others in need. Keys...

You might say we have an Indego bike share fever ’round here, and it’s catching on: A bike share conference is coming to PHILLY! The Better Bike Share Partnership is in need of some fresh ideas on how to tackle...

Happy Presidents’ Day! Cheers to a new week after a weekend of polar vortex-ish temps. Regardless whether you get to enjoy this cold day off or are stuck in the office, we have ways to get you through the next...

Electronics are one of those items that are tricky (and sometimes expensive) to recycle. Best Buy officially Best Buy has now added a $25 (!!!) fee for every TV or monitor collected for recycling, which applies to the old school...

Want to give back to your community? We’ve got a day in April for ya. The Philadelphia Streets Department announced that registration for the 9th Annual Spring Cleanup Day is now open! You pick a project and can pick up supplies...

Happy Super Monday! (AKA Day-after-the-superbowl-and-everyone-nurses-hangovers.) As we approach the holiday of Love (V-day, obviously), we find ways to love our local makers & doers in the 215. Here’s our picks for the best events this week: Week Events February 8...

Philadelphia gained its first ever Complete Streets Commissioner this week, which means streets will be considered NOT just for cars, but bikes, pedestrians and public transit users. According to Randy LoBasso reported in the Bicycle Coalition blog, the Bicycle Coalition of...

by Christopher Hickman, Franklin & Marshall College This year, the 2016 GreenAllies Conference is back and better than ever! By partnering with Franklin & Marshall’s Diplomatic Congress, this event will feature more speakers, more networking opportunities, and more chances to help...