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Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion H.O.M.E. plan to tackle housing & climate change

Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. Philadelphia is facing two…

9 months ago

Safe Streets, Refinery Leaks & Soaring Eagles

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Safer streets coming to Pine and Spruce. Philadelphia Bike Action held a citywide…

9 months ago

Rally Against Rate Hikes, Free ‘How City Council Works’ Training, Native Plants Guide & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 25 Philly-Area Solar for Schools grants awarded. Lawmakers and educational leaders hope that…

9 months ago

Ride of Silence, Brownfields Cleanup, Solar in Schools, & More

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn…

10 months ago

Eco-Explainer: SEPTA is in a Funding Crisis. What’s the deadline to save it?

The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need…

10 months ago

Primary Elections, Bike to Work Day, and TWO New Arboretums

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for…

10 months ago

Is Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key takeaways from local residents.

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and…

10 months ago

1000+ trees planted, end of free A/C program, canvassing to save SEPTA, & more

Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first…

10 months ago

Navy Yard is nation’s largest LEED neighborhood, Rare ‘Franklin’ trees & more

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news:  Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A…

10 months ago

How Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to…

10 months ago