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We told you about the awesome 2nd Annual Fall Cleanup by Fairmount Civic Association, which included tickets to the Eastern State Penitentiary, food & drink for volunteers. Sam Holloschutz, chair of the Fairmount Civic Association’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee, happily reported that...

That coffee was totally necessary this morning. Feelin’ me? Sadly, our Big Green Party scheduled for this Friday must be postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Over 200 of you were more than psyched for this event, and we can’t wait to bring...

Although we’re a little wary of the sentiment and orgs behind of America Recycles Day, the Streets Department celebrated recycling on Thursday with a few groundbreaking announcements. Commissioner for Philadelphia Streets Department David Perri announced that Philadelphia broke recycling records. During the...

We all know the struggle of having to dish up the biggest dinner of the year. The planning and the preparations can be daunting, especially with the heat on for family and friends.   Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be as...

Good news for rotting vegetables in Philly today. The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability recently discovered that we spend $6.1 million per year transferring uneaten food to landfills, and are now considering a composting program like Austin, New York and San Fran....

Hope everyone enjoyed this perfect, though chilly, fall weekend. Whether you got your bike on or enjoyed one of the last-approp pumpkin lattes, we hope you made it the best one possible before the Polar Vortex rolls in yet again....

What a week! After the Mayor's Office of Sustainability became permanent, Mayor Nutter topped off the excitement by creating a Philadelphia Bicycle Advocacy Board to make our city more bike friendly. Whoa! And have you snagged a ticket to the Green Philly/Nexus Big Green Party yet? Let's move on to the best excitement: TGIF! And because we can't stop, won't stop; Here's what you can look forward to over the weekend. Philly Weekend events for November 7 -9th:

Ready for an inspiring day of discussing local business challenges and innovation? Innovation is essential for small businesses, public sectors & the local economy. And the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) is tackling all sorts of discussions around innovation on November 15th. Find out more, after the jump!

Want to talk healthcare, higher education, and sustainability? The Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is hosting an upcoming summit for sustainable "Eds & Meds" development to find financial resources. And free breakfast! DVGBC and St. Joseph’s University Real Estate and Construction Alumni are hosting their 2nd Healthcare & Higher Education Summit focused on Incentives & Financial Resources for Sustainability. This event will consist of 2 panels, one for financial drivers, and one for financial resources. Panelists include: