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How neighbors in Northwest Philly are communicating waste reduction. This story was originally published in the Chestnut Hill Local, a partner newsroom in the Philly Journalism Collaborative. by Abby Weiss A team of Pennsylvania residents who worked together as part...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Water Department appoints new commissioner. Benjamin C. Jewell, who previously served as the Acting Water Commissioner, has been appointed as Commissioner of PWD. Jewell will be responsible for overseeing a staff of...

Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke Role: Councilmember at Large. Member of the Working Families Party, Minority Whip. Member of the Committee on the...

Let’s sail-ebrate the latest changemakers who are moving the region towards a sustainable, equitable place. Last evening was the 8th annual SustainPHL at the Independence Seaport Museum. We had an incredible group of nominees. Please read about their work in...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Community Farm gets closer to community ownership. The Philadelphia Land Bank has acquired dozens of community garden lots across the city, making them eligible for long-term preservation under community land trusts. Reinhard Street...

Philadelphia residents will not only vote on who will be the next district attorney, but also whether or not the state Supreme Court may uphold key environmental legislation.  DYK: Voter turnout in Pennsylvania was just under 55% during the 2022...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Transit advocates demand better SEPTA funding. On Tuesday morning, transit advocates, including Transit Forward Philadelphia, held a rally and demonstration at LOVE Park to demand better funding for SEPTA. This comes as SEPTA...

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could use more support for local sustainability initiatives.  Think Philly needs more trash cans? So do 70% of Philadelphians surveyed. How...

The Green Building United Groundbreaker Awards celebrated local innovative projects using passive house, LEED and more. Rising energy prices, tariffs on construction materials, and cuts to energy-efficient solar and home tax credits have created new challenges for sustainable building efforts...