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How neighbors turned vacant land into an asset: La Esquina gardenHow neighbors turned vacant land into an asset: La Esquina garden

How neighbors turned vacant land into an asset: La Esquina garden

A littered eyesore turned into a place for community In many neighborhoods, Philadelphia is a concrete jungle without much green…

3 years ago
Soap good enough to eat: How Melissa Torre went from chef to founder of Vellum StSoap good enough to eat: How Melissa Torre went from chef to founder of Vellum St

Soap good enough to eat: How Melissa Torre went from chef to founder of Vellum St

Torre's training in the kitchen helped her craft a company with sustainable, local values Vellum St Soap Company’s founder Melissa…

3 years ago
These warm December temperatures outside? Blame Climate Change.These warm December temperatures outside? Blame Climate Change.

These warm December temperatures outside? Blame Climate Change.

No, these 60 degree days aren't normal for December. As much as we may enjoy them... Temperatures this week have…

3 years ago
Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?

Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?

Philadelphia has a litter problem. So why aren't there more trashcans in neighborhoods? As you walk through Philadelphia you’ll begin…

3 years ago
How Bartram’s Mile is turning a vacant riverbank into accessible greenspaceHow Bartram’s Mile is turning a vacant riverbank into accessible greenspace

How Bartram’s Mile is turning a vacant riverbank into accessible greenspace

Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC) expects a recreational pier along Bartram’s Mile to be open for use by summer 2022,…

3 years ago
Sign up to plant trees from November 17-21stSign up to plant trees from November 17-21st

Sign up to plant trees from November 17-21st

PHS is planting over 1350 trees, and you can help Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and over 80 of its Tree…

3 years ago
Overbrook Environmental Education Center’s new project: from Brownfields to a ‘Green New Deal’Overbrook Environmental Education Center’s new project: from Brownfields to a ‘Green New Deal’

Overbrook Environmental Education Center’s new project: from Brownfields to a ‘Green New Deal’

This Philly style “Green New Deal” underscores how much sustainability can inform tangible solutions to issues plaguing this community and…

3 years ago
‘Glitter’ uses tech to clean up Philadelphia‘Glitter’ uses tech to clean up Philadelphia

‘Glitter’ uses tech to clean up Philadelphia

The team behind the app is reporting initial success. But the City isn't eager to hop on board just yet.…

4 years ago
Explore fall foliage to 37 local gardens with a Passport to “America’s Garden Capital”Explore fall foliage to 37 local gardens with a Passport to “America’s Garden Capital”

Explore fall foliage to 37 local gardens with a Passport to “America’s Garden Capital”

The Greater Philadelphia Gardens (GPG) collaborate for a fun way to explore the area's local gardens. It's leaf-peeping season. One…

4 years ago
‘Ya Fav Trashman’ wrote a children’s book‘Ya Fav Trashman’ wrote a children’s book

‘Ya Fav Trashman’ wrote a children’s book

Terrill Haigler's latest project teaches kids about the importance of santiation workers Terrill Haigler aka "Ya Fav Trashman" is proving…

4 years ago