Broke in Philly

10 Ways to Save Money on your Utility Bill & Be Energy Efficient

Energy Efficiency Day was officially Wednesday, but every day's a good day to save on your bills. There are simple…

5 years ago

How to Vote Early (and in a pandemic) in Philadelphia

Exercising your right to vote it the most important thing you can do. Here's what to know in Philly. Voting…

5 years ago

Pools Out for Summer: How COVID-19 stole another Philly institution this Summer

Pools may seem like a luxury, but for many, they're jobs, a way to escape the heat and connect with…

5 years ago

Pollution solutions: How picking up litter could help spot your SEPTA fare

With many Philly residents waiting for two-four (or more) weeks for recycling to be picked up, it’s clear our system…

5 years ago

Weatherizing your Home: Tips to Lower your Energy Bill & Carbon Footprint

Don’t let the heat get the best of your energy bill this summer. After a multiday heat emergency, we depend…

5 years ago

Environmental Racism in Philly: a “Dirty” History.

Recent protests at the refinery demonstrate the necessity of environmental justice and overall prevalence of environmental racism here. Let’s take…

5 years ago

Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

COVID-19 has drastically impacted how we travel – regardless of by land, sea, or air. But how did Philly fare…

5 years ago

Social Distancing keeps people indoors. Here’s how you can try to stay cool in HOT temps.

Social distancing measures have pushed residents to stay indoors to prevent contracting the virus. But staying inside an unventilated home…

5 years ago

Meet Bloody Bitches, the Period Poverty Nonprofit Improving Menstrual Equity and Advocating for Sustainability

Menstrual products are expensive and difficult to access for many communities. Two Temple University graduates are doing something about it…

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