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Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?

City council members held a hearing in October to understand the challenges of acquiring vacant lots through the Philadelphia Land…

4 months ago

Kera Gibbs shows how even the smallest garden can create a big impact on lives

Her sidewalk Germantown Garden brought together neighbors during COVID. Her next vision: a future farm retreat. Over the last four…

4 months ago

Meet Emily Yates: The Chief Innovation Officer Leading SEPTA’s Green Revolution

SEPTA’s Chief Innovation Officer and former Smart City Director talks sustainability and public transit SEPTA is at the center of…

5 months ago

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…

5 months 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.…

5 months 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…

6 months 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…

6 months 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…

6 months 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…

7 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…

7 months ago