Broke in Philly

The Common Market is Donating $3.9 Million of Fresh Produce to Locals Facing Food Insecurity

Nonprofit mobilizes to send 35,000 boxes of produce from local farmers to residents in need weekly. The U.S. Department of…

5 years ago

Can Virtual Cleanups Get Trash off Real Streets?

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all…

5 years ago

Warm weather draws risky crowds to parks. Here’s how Philly can make them safer. | Opinion

This piece originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer and is republished as a part of our Broke in Philly mini-series,…

5 years ago

Another COVID Victim: City Kills Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet & Director Position

City announced that there'd be painful budget cuts. Here's one devastating impact on sustainability. Cover Photo: Plastic water bottles on…

5 years ago

Panic-buying bottled water? Here’s the truth about whether you need to add it to your shopping cart VS good ol’ tap.

Tap water is safe for consumption according to the EPA amidst COVID-19 pandemic

5 years ago

2 Philly Food Donation Apps That Reduce Waste & Feed the Hungry

Technology is helping to fight Philly’s growing hunger and food waste Two key issues currently plaguing the streets of Philadelphia…

5 years ago

Community Leader Ryan Kellermeyer Pushes for a Green Space to Replace Illegal Junkyard

When Ryan Kellermeyer looks out on the junkyard spanning five blocks in Hunting Park, he doesn’t just see a pile…

5 years ago

Environmental Justice Activist Catalina Hunter is Back and Ready to Fight For Hunting Park

Quick with a warm smile and a hug, 68-year-old Catalina Hunter may not seem like someone to fear. But the…

5 years ago

Jose Ferran Jr. has One Way to Heal Trauma: Cleaning and Greening Hunting Park

After a traumatic experience, Jose Ferran Jr. fights tirelessly to make Hunting Park cleaner and greener, as well as healthier…

5 years ago