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In early January, a giant sinkhole formed at an intersection in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of North Philadelphia after a water main break. Just two weeks earlier, the city reopened a section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Center City that...

High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise extend well beyond the plate. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat and is a partner newsroom in Every Voice, Every Vote. Sign up for...

Why heavier rain means more sewage in Philly’s rivers As climate change brings more frequent and intense rainstorms to Pennsylvania, stormwater management is becoming not only an environmental issue but a public safety concern. Philadelphia discharged 12.7 billion gallons of...

The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can tackle health, safety, and climate at once. This article is published in collaboration through our Every Voice Every Vote work...

How neighbors in Northwest Philly are communicating waste reduction. This story was originally published in the Chestnut Hill Local, a partner newsroom in the Philly Journalism Collaborative. by Abby Weiss A team of Pennsylvania residents who worked together as part...

How Penn Treaty Park got its name may be legend, but the community’s commitment to honoring that story is very real. According to the tale, Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn, met Chief Tamanend of the Turtle clan of the Lenni Lenapes, the...

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food sovereignty in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Ash Richards.  Role: Director of Urban Agriculture at Farm Philly,...

The Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can get involved. Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Flora Cardoni, the Deputy Director of PennEnvironment.  Role: Deputy Director of PennEnvironment,...

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that sustainability never takes a break. From reimagining transit to planting trees and building zero-waste futures, the 2025 SustainPHL nominees are...