Philly

Deer Creek Malthouse: Bringing locally-grown malt back to Pennsylvania

Sustainability doesn't always require innovation. Sometimes, it's bringing the basics back to the local community. Mark Brault was working at…

2 years ago

Eco-explainer: How to apply for a free tree in Philadelphia

Residents can get free yard or street trees with local programs. DYK that you can get a FREE tree in…

2 years ago

Join the movement to help migrating birds: Lights Out Philly

With a simple flick of the switch, you can help protect birds from the urban environment. Every year, millions of…

2 years ago

10 community orgs receive grants for trail use

Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grants Program is investing $150K in the region. Trail enthusiasts can celebrate more. The Pennsylvania Environmental…

2 years ago

Mayoral candidates sound off on how they’d handle the climate crisis

Of twelve candidates, three attended Tuesday evening's Climate Mayoral Forum. While some Philadelphians flocked outdoors to enjoy the unseasonably warm…

2 years ago

Philly Tree Plan Will Require Political Will, ‘Lofty’ Funding to Execute

Environmental advocates welcomed the roadmap to improve Philadelphia’s tree canopy while questioning its cost and consistency with recent clear-cutting. The…

2 years ago

Living Wall brings nature into the Philadelphia Airport

The plant-art crossover designed by Urban Jungle gives travelers a breath of fresh air Why have drab, boring airports when…

2 years ago

Where do the mayoral candidates stand on sustainability issues?

Read Grid's Mayoral Voter Guide, republished here. This Voter Guide was originally published in Grid and republished as part of…

2 years ago

How TD plants seeds to help ‘Sustainable Communities’ grow

The SustainPHL TD Bank Sustainable Communities Award 2022 highlighted several organizations giving back. Here's the backstory. Sustainability isn’t possible with…

2 years ago

Making the case for clean: greening vacant lots increases property values, according to a new study

A new white paper from PHS & University of Pennsylvania analyzed over 4700 vacant greened lots. Here's what it found. In…

2 years ago