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I’ve mentioned how I’m working with the Fairmount Park Conservancy for a little, and one of the job perks includes helping out with hikes & yoga. On Halloween, I took a hike led by Brad Maule in the Wissahickon, right in the...

Are you looking to get involved in Philly’s sustainability scene? Whether you’re looking to switch careers or simply involve your company, here’s a few of our favs for today’s Where Can I Wednesday. 4 green professional philly Organizations Sustainable Business...

Those leaves tho’. Many of my outdoorsy friends have been commenting on how gorgeous the leaf colors are this Autumn, and I can’t disagree. But more importantly: What should you do when they fall from all those trees? We’re helping...

Although we love celebrating sustainable organizations like Philadelphia Water, we truly believe in the grassroots power of Philadelphians here on GPB. A south Philly resident via South Ohio & Baltimore, Skyler Willman-Cole is a new Philadelphian who cares about his...

Philadelphia has a lot of really great parks. From the large (Fairmount) to the smaller (Rittenhouse Square), they all have something special to offer. Highlighted below are four the of best ‘hidden gems’  of parks based on quaintness, urban development, location,...

I can’t recall exactly, but I know there was a time when I was able to recognize Philadelphia water by its smell and taste. It took on a certain flavor in my rice, let off a slight odor while brewing...

We already explained why Philadelphia Water’s Green City, Clean Waters initiatives are setting examples for the rest of the nation. How can you stay on top of the latest and greatest stormwater initiatives? Here’s a few of the innovative ways...

As they explained in last week’s post, Philadelphia Water is taking a new approach to stormwater management through its Green City, Clean Waters initiative. Philadelphia Water isn’t slowing down with initiatives. From a living wall that you can see, to...

At its heart, Philadelphia Water has been a “green” organization for two centuries. The core mission for the more than 2,000 people working here is to ensure that every Philadelphian has access to safe, clean drinking water – which means protecting...