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It’s no secret Philly has had a dirty reputation. If you start googling “Why is Philly…”, here’s what automatically comes up: But we’ve made a lot of progress since Greenworks began in 2008. And have more in store. Philadelphia has big...

If you’ve been feeling like environmental issues are taking a back seat for this new administration, you’re not wrong. But exactly how bad is it? The 2016 Environmental Scorecard The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania provides an excellent tool for voters...

I got rid of my car 2 years ago (OK – maybe it was smashed...) and haven’t looked back. I’ve discovered how easy it is to live in Philly without a car – especially how added bike lanes, Zipcar, Indego...

PennEnvironment hosted a forum The Future of Climate Action in 2017: a discussion with Senator Bob Casey last evening, along with Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McConnell, Dr. Jerry Fagliano of the Dornslife School of Public Health, Drexel University and Adam Garber,...

For those of you who are still high off the Women’s March – or perhaps feeling FOMO from missing it, good news! The GOP & Trump are coming RIGHT to our ‘hood! The deal GOP House and Senate are hosting...

A world united in solidarity. Marchers in DC literally broke the internet. People in Antartica with photobombing penguins marched for climate change. A sea of pink was seen worldwide, all united to stand as the Women’s March may have been...

Today, the unthinkable happened. Tomorrow, we march. We’re marching on Washington tomorrow because climate change is real. We’ve fought for a cleaner environment, and believe this is a human right for all. As the Women’s March on Washington states: In the spirit...

While you’re debating what to stick in your mouth, we have another idea for you: VEGANuary. Philly’s own Humane League is challenging you to go vegan in January. They’re partnering up with Blackbird Pizzeria to host a Meatless Monday run,...

If fitness buffs are shedding a tear this morning, here’s why. In a shocking email to customers sent Thursday night, founder Lauren Boggi of the Lithe Method announced the closing her three Philly studios immediately. According to the email, “Many...