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Looking to cut out Amazon, Target & big box stores this holiday season? Here’s our cheat sheet for EVERYTHING Local This year, the holiday season may look different with wait times to enter your favorite local shops or shifting online....

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Hosted its 9th Annual Watershed Milestones Award Virtually Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) hosted its 9th annual Watershed Milestones Ceremony on November 12th. In lieu of an in-person event, it was hosted virtually like many other events this year....

Clean Air Council’s Russell Zerbo explains the move, why it’s problematic, and how you can help. Earthjustice, Clean Air Council and other organizations (along with 20 U.S. states) are suing the federal government over the finalization of the removal of...

PennEnvironment brought together collegiate experts and organizers to share how their institutions are switching to renewable energy sources. Here’s what students can do to push for greener operations at their universities. At PennEnvironment’s 100% Renewable Campuses Virtual Panel on August...

A change to the public charge rule allows authorities to deport migrants expected to use public benefits. Now, migrant farmworkers are worried they will be punished for seeking coronavirus testing or treatment. COVID-19 numbers are spiking in farmworker communities throughout...

Enjoying nature has made a comeback, as local and national use of trails have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Trails have been one escape from the pandemic, and Philadelphians have taken advantage every month of quarantine. The Circuit Trail use increased from...

Nonprofit mobilizes to send 35,000 boxes of produce from local farmers to residents in need weekly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program awarded nonprofit regional food distributor The Common Market $5.7 million to purchase,...

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we can do to keep the Delaware River Watershed healthy. The experts also noted considerations to make as we learn about...

Photo by Julian Wan on Unsplash The City of Philadelphia instructs residents to always wear a mask in public, even if you expect to stay six feet away from other individuals. (Yes, that means if you’re outside running, biking, or...