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Catch up on the latest sustainability news 2025 has to offer: December’s cold snap broke a pattern of warmer-than-average months in Philly. Last month’s average temperature was just 0.1°F below normal at 38.5°F. However, a string of drier-than-average months continued, with...

The latest in sustainability news this week: The Delaware could be Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. This year, the Delaware River was nominated for the annual contest by the Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee. If it wins, the organization...

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash collection program. The city rolled out a new twice-weekly trash pickup pilot at the beginning of December. The goal of...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The Bike Lane” bill, signed into law last week, will prohibit motorists from stopping in curbside bike lanes for any amount...

The latest in sustainability news this week. November, like October, was also unusually warm and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 4.6°F above normal at 51.9°F, adding to a pattern of warmer-than-normal months in the region. The...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is mitigated for now. In order to stave off the major fare hikes and service cuts proposed earlier this month, Gov. Shapiro announced that $153 million set aside for...

The awarded project was a part of the 2024 Community Voices Fund grant recipients, with $800,000 awarded to 33 organizations and projects. Green Philly is thrilled to announce that our podcast, Gritty and Green, has been awarded a $27,500 grant from...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural space conservation projects. Of the $79 million to be invested in 307 projects statewide, over $5 million will fund 17...

Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. For many Philadelphia pedestrians, paying for public transportation can be a significant financial strain, limiting access to essential resources like employment, healthcare, and healthy food. The Zero...