News

December’s cold snap & 2024 temps, “Stream Smart” and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news 2025 has to offer: December’s cold snap broke a pattern of warmer-than-average months…

4 months ago

Delaware could be River of the Year, a walkable Old City, and hydrogen-powered buses

The latest in sustainability news this week: The Delaware could be Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. This year, the…

5 months ago

“Short-sighted and non-targeted:” Local sustainability experts weigh in on twice weekly trash collection

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash…

5 months ago

Safer bike lanes, water supply concerns, and environmental justice grants

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The…

5 months ago

November climate insights, trash pick-ups, upcycled art and more

The latest in sustainability news this week. November, like October, was also unusually warm and dry. The average temperature in…

5 months ago

PA’s new Senator, SEPTA solutions, and snowfall predictions

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is mitigated for now. In order to stave off…

6 months ago

Green Philly Podcast Receives $27,500 Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

The awarded project was a part of the 2024 Community Voices Fund grant recipients, with $800,000 awarded to 33 organizations and…

6 months ago

Community investments, coastal zone protections, sustainable fashion and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural…

6 months ago

Zero Fare pilot delivered 4.3 million free rides in its first year

Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. For many Philadelphia pedestrians, paying for public…

6 months ago

Citywide cleanups, SEPTA troubles, solar procurement & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. October was exceptionally hot and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month…

6 months ago