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The latest about how Philadelphia is becoming a more sustainable city.

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…

2 days ago

State Representative Chris Rabb wants you to start the sustainability journey where you are.

In our latest Civic Catalysts column, Rep Rabb talks nerding out about cool science, vertical farming & holding greenwashers accountable.…

1 week ago

National votes, local impacts: Five ways this election matters for Philly’s environment

The next presidential administration could keep or cut critical programs that benefit Philly. Did you know that an estimated 13 million…

3 weeks ago

45 new electric buses coming to the School District of Philadelphia due to $17 million in EPA funding

More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly…

4 weeks ago

First Clean, then Green? Examining Mayor Parker’s promise to “prioritize environmental sustainability” with the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives

Casey Kuklick, Deputy Director of the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, lays out the office’s Fall 2024 plans.  In…

1 month ago

How to navigate federal funding for your environmental project

Discover how you can access federal support to tackle climate and environmental challenges In November 2023, the Biden Administration devoted…

2 months ago

Meet Your Civic Catalysts: Liz Lankenau, Interim Director of the Office of Sustainability

Introducing Meet Your Civic Catalysts, a new series from Green Philly spotlighting sustainability changemakers in public office, their work, and…

2 months ago

Gen Z for Sustainability engages youth in environmental activism

The new nonprofit, founded by a rising senior at William Penn Charter School, runs initiatives to protect the planet and…

3 months ago

Transforming a Garden into Neighborhood Pride: The Story of Tioga Hope Park and Garden

Collaborative efforts turn a vacant lot into a vibrant community hub. Gardening can be a hobby. But with invested neighbors,…

4 months ago

Ridge Avenue Reimagined: Blending History, Community & Sustainable Innovation

How the Roxborough CDC & Jefferson University MS is Sustainable Design collaborated to reimagine this historic commercial route into a…

4 months ago