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An 100-year flood is not exactly what it sounds like. The reality says a lot about the effects of climate change. Philadelphians and everyone in the surrounding area are no strangers to flooding. Philadelphia’s long history includes water main breaks,...

The Philly-based zero-waste startup also announced a DC launch today. Alexander Torrey thinks the Amazon experience really “sucks” from a consumer perspective. If you need 20,000 options or a super-niche product, the online behemoth likely has your exact option with...

City to continue street sweeping pilot with trucks, push brooms and leaf blowers; asking residents to move cars. In an effort to clean up our dirty reputation, Philadelphia announced that they’ll resume a street sweeping pilot on August 9th. The...

The nature-based center in Strawberry Mansion is serving its community decades after being fenced off The Discovery Center, affiliated with Audubon Pennsylvania and the Outward Bound School, offers environmental education and recreation programs for people of all ages. Programming focuses...

The Water Department reports great water quality; but lead and other problems often occur once it reaches your home. Here’s what that means and how you can ensure a safe supply. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) released the 2020 water...

CHOP study released about the impact of greenspace on mental health during the pandemic As many people can attest, going outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic boosted mental health. Our local trail use even increased a whopping 138%. And now a...

Lenapehoking~Watershed: a place for water, art and culture offers programming, performances, games and more. A new series connects local residents to the Delaware Watershed and its native people. Lenapehoking~Watershed: a place for water, art, and culture is an environmental art...

As Bezos explores space instead of the climate crisis, we should explore how to cut our Amazon addiction Earlier this week, the world’s richest billionaire launched into space in a phallic rocket (and unfortunately came back…) Jeff Bezos believes that...

Philadelphia announces plan to reopen MLK Drive to vehicular traffic, despite the road having on average one death per year and more than 20 serious crashes. Despite nearly 6000 Philadelphians asking Mayor Kenney and the City to reimagine MLK Drive,...