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Thank you for over 175 SustainPHL nominations!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for a sustainability leader or unsung hero!

Stay tuned – we’ll announce finalists for the SustainPHL nominees soon!

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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Trolley tunnel closures, Fall foliage predictions & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia is experiencing some of the largest rain…

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What Does It Mean to Practice Community?

Individual choices matter, but building sustainable communities also requires cooperation, shared resources and stronger relationships.…

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Water rates rise, West Nile Virus spreads, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Park group awarded arboretum accreditation. Friends of Penn…

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How to protect our drinking water at the source

From watershed restoration to simple changes at home, protecting water relies on collective action. Chester,…

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Rally to keep the Academy of Natural Sciences open

The institution plays a vital role in educating the public about science and climate change.…

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Heat waves, Academy closing & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Schools close for extreme heat. On Tuesday afternoon,…

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