Stories

It’s winter, which means it’s time to break out the stockings, tights & pantyhose. But can you recycle them? Not exactly. Pantyhose can take up to 30-40 years to decompose when placed in a landfill. While they can’t be recycled,...

It’s back! Our friends over at the Delaware Valley Green Building Council are hosting the 6th Annual Tri-State Sustainability Symposium next week! Attend educational sessions where you’ll learn from green building experts, network with professionals in your field, and feel re-energized...

Clockwise from top left: A stormwater bumpout near the Universal Daroff Charter School in West Phila.; rain garden on E. Norris St. in East Kensington; stormwater basin at Kemble Park in North Phila.; stormwater tree trench on Snyder Ave. in...

Do you have old keys lying around that have no use? Instead of letting those old pieces of metal gather dust in your drawer, why not put them to use; they could be the “key” to helping others in need. Keys...

You might say we have an Indego bike share fever ’round here, and it’s catching on: A bike share conference is coming to PHILLY! The Better Bike Share Partnership is in need of some fresh ideas on how to tackle...

Happy Presidents’ Day! Cheers to a new week after a weekend of polar vortex-ish temps. Regardless whether you get to enjoy this cold day off or are stuck in the office, we have ways to get you through the next...

Electronics are one of those items that are tricky (and sometimes expensive) to recycle. Best Buy officially Best Buy has now added a $25 (!!!) fee for every TV or monitor collected for recycling, which applies to the old school...

Want to give back to your community? We’ve got a day in April for ya. The Philadelphia Streets Department announced that registration for the 9th Annual Spring Cleanup Day is now open! You pick a project and can pick up supplies...

Happy Super Monday! (AKA Day-after-the-superbowl-and-everyone-nurses-hangovers.) As we approach the holiday of Love (V-day, obviously), we find ways to love our local makers & doers in the 215. Here’s our picks for the best events this week: Week Events February 8...