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After coming under criticism for this year’s theme, did PHS emphasize more than beauty during the Flower Show? Here’s our take. In October, Ernesto Pujol penned an opinion piece for the Inquirer titled “The 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show’s ‘Riviera Holiday’...

To meet Philly’s energy goal, at least 3,000 more homes must install solar panels each year. In the two-and-a-half years since Philadelphia launched its residential solar initiative, more than 640 homeowners signed installation contracts. But locals’ adoption rate will need...

Flash talks from experts helped us relieve stress and consider mindfulness. Need a de-stressor in these cooler temperatures? Our Winter Wellness attendees heard experts give a five-minute talks on ways to reconnect with nature, improve mental and physical health, and...

The Parkway museum is focusing on climate change in 2020. A new exhibit highlights several species that survived millions of years by adapting. A group of children is knocking against the glass window that separates them from a two-toed sloth,...

Americans throw away 70 gallons of paint every year, according to the U.S. EPA, and that wasted paint could be recycled into new products. By using one gallon of recycled paint, instead of buying a new one, 100 kilowatt-hours of...

City Piloted program due to Street Sweeping demands and resident complaints to move cars. City officials revealed a report of the 2019 Mechanical Broom Street Cleaning Evaluation and showed survey results from pilot areas. The report consists of a data...

The Delco convenience store chain is leaving the decision up to customers. Wawa now has two options for its coffee drinkers’ stirring needs – plastic and bamboo. This news was an exciting victory for local father and son, Douglas Capper...

Philadelphia is home to many specialized vintage shops and thrift stores. Vintage shopping is known as an ethical and sustainable way to purchase clothes and to discover striking items without purchasing from a mass-producing fashion chain. Want to find your...

The Delaware River Basin Commission is seeking members for its newest advisory committee. The Advisory Committee on Climate Change (ACCC), the DRBC’s seventh advisory committee, was established in December to help identify and prioritize threats to the Delaware Watershed due...