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Making the case for clean: greening vacant lots increases property values, according to a new study

A new white paper from PHS & University of Pennsylvania analyzed over 4700 vacant greened lots. Here's what it found. In…

2 years ago

Give the Water Department feedback & enter to win a $100 gift card

PWD & ImpactED are conducting a customer satisfaction survey. Do you trust that your water is clean? Or, are you…

2 years ago

Waste coalition asks the next Mayor to clean up the city

Frustrated with the state of the littered city, six groups are asking the mayoral candidates to commit to zero waste.…

2 years ago

Good news for sturgeon, bad news for striped bass & sea level rise according to a new report on the Delaware Watershed.

The Delaware Estuary & Basin has a "Fair" health rating according to the latest Technical Report for the Delaware Estuary.…

2 years ago

Philly’s got fewer frigid nights & is approaching a snow drought

Warmer nights can have long-term implications. Despite a few rainy January days, Philadelphia is nearing a snow drought. The city…

2 years ago

Pennsylvania sets new PFAS limits

These 'forever' chemicals have been found in everything from pans to makeup to orange juice Pennsylvania has officially set new…

2 years ago

Circuit Trails gets federal funding for additional segments

With funding, the Circuit Trails is closer to reach its short-term goal to complete 500 miles of trails by 2025.…

2 years ago

Solar-powered lights debut in Northern Liberties

This pilot project was due to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development Two blocks in Northern Liberties are…

2 years ago

December temps were normal, but wetter than normal.

Climate Central released last month's climate trends. Last month, the average temps were close to normal, according to a report…

2 years ago

Green Philly’s 2022 recap

Another year is in the books. Here's what we did. As we wrap up 2022, we're reflecting on the year…

2 years ago