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With decades of conservation progress, the Delaware River is finally winning its Oscar-like award for rivers. Fortunately, the river doesn’t require a span of Leonardo DiCaprio movies to prove its worth. From staining passing ships to becoming a haven for...

The Philadelphia Water Department's solutions to ensure citizens' water safety against lead.

Although you might be spending most of your time inside, you can still escape and embrace nature. With people ignoring social distancing measures, trails are closing to visitors and Paris has outdoor physical activity during daytime hours. These days, even...

Dog Competition Began as Way to Tackle Philly’s Pet Waste Problem When dog owners ignore their pooch’s poop and leave it on the street, it may not just lead to a fine. It’s actually a larger issue impacting Philly’s waterways...

The Philadelphia Streets Department announces new schedule for recycling pick-up amidst COVID-19 outbreak.

Years in the making, One Art Community Center is teaching teens about gardening and construction. Koi fish swim in a pond in a West Philly yard while a horse named Recovery munches on hay. Ten feet away is a colorfully...

Despite images of empty grocery aisles, there hasn’t been a lot of disruption to local supply chains at this time. Here’s how to support local farmers and get fresh food. During this new reality, everything has changed, including how we...

When the school district launched GreenFutures in 2016, the Northeast Philly school planned to take the green agenda to greater heights. Students tend to vegetables that sit under LED lights while 5th graders write essays on climate change in another...

Trying to find something to do while you’re home? Here are a few of our fav recent reads. Quarantined during a nationwide pandemic, we’re all likely going through a rollercoaster of emotions. One way to get distracted is to freshen...