Philly

Every year for the past 20 years, a group of housemates and friends at 4821-23 Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia make our porch into a different modern horror on Halloween night. We construct a labyrinth filled with dark corners and...

Dianne Herrin has ambitious goals as Mayor of West Chester. Last September, West Chester became the 2nd town in PA to commit to a 100% clean energy goal by 2035. Now, Herrin is in office to implement these goals among...

Want to explore all 50 miles of the Wissahickon? The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is hosting its 3rd Annual All Trails Challenge (ATC) , inviting outdoor lovers to hike, bike and horseback ride all 50 miles of the park’s trails....

Anything can be turned into public art — even trash cans. That’s what Philly’s artists believe. And if you’ve seen a new image or two plastered on a bin, then you’ve stumbled across the #trashcantakeover initiative.  The movement began, like...

Last evening was our third annual SustainPHL! Congratulations to our amazing 2018 nominees AND award recipients. Thank you to all of the attendees, sponsors, partners, my committee and those who made the evening a success! Read about ALL of the...

Our three nominees for Climate Hero of the Year are combating climate change through communications and large-scale initiatives & programs. From championing Philadelphia’s climate adaptation plan to fostering collaboration between disparate climate initiatives, each works to create local climate solutions...

Our three SustainPHL nominees for Sustainable Communities are working to provide communities with equitable access to clean air and water, beautiful and open spaces, and energy-efficient resources, as well as protecting local wildlife and habitats. By providing access to clean,...

If you couldn’t make it to the Green Economy Tour and Roundtable event last Tuesday, no worries. We’re here to recap everything we learned from our visits to the Hestonville Rain Garden and Overbrook Nature Center, and even share some...

Our three SustainPHL nominees for Sustainability Mentor of the Year are broadening the reach of sustainability education to both traditional and non-traditional students across the city. From helping underserved communities better understand and benefit from renewable energy solutions to creating...