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Green Century has helped investors and businesses support the planet, not polluters, for over 30 years with your retirement savings. You may shop local, take public transit, and aim to match your lifestyle with your values – but what about...

In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to Philadelphia. This story was published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its...

Green Philly’s 2nd annual EcoFair showcased local orgs & sustainability stories Green Philly hosted its second annual EcoFair Saturday, May 17th, at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia. Attendees visited over 45 vendors to shop and learn about local sustainability organizations....

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn Treaty Park celebrated the new additions on May 18th. The garden includes native fruit trees and pollinator-friendly plantings, with produce...

Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here’s how these local businesses build trust one decision at a time. Green Philly’s recent investigation into The Rounds revealed public concern about greenwashing. Modern customers have a hunger...

The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need to know.  SEPTA is facing an unprecedented budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026. July 1st: The transit agency needs to...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for election include District Attorney and City Controller. The ballot also asks for input on how the city should address homelessness...

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and greening programs expanded.  Mayor Parker has said her mission is to make “Philadelphia the Safest, Cleanest and Greenest City in...

The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here are some ideas we could steal from elsewhere. Philly will get a ton of benefits if its first-ever Tree Plan succeeds. Right now, our trees store 99,000...