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City crews say they’re taking care to preserve trees during road repairs, but advocates argue that the canopy is still under threat. Trees varying in age and species line Houghton Street in Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood, which is scheduled to be...

If you have ever wondered what this city office does, we have you covered. The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability (OOS) is one of the many city offices that make up a vast team of public officials under Mayor Cherelle Parker....

The Sunrise Philly Director shares her vision, challenges, and what keeps her going in the latest Green Philly Civic Catalyst series. Role: Executive Director of the Philadelphia chapter of Sunrise Movement, which is a collective of young adults and teenagers...

An app created to help users find drinking water in the city has expanded to include public restrooms, food, and foraging.  As summer heat requires lots of hydration and refreshments, tourists and families frequently need to make a quick pit...

SEPTA’s board voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that will result in service cuts, higher fares, and curfews.  ICYMI: SEPTA is in a budget deficit, as Green Philly recently explained.  On June 26, SEPTA’s board voted to...

This visual guide from a local nonprofit helps speed up decision-making for busy restaurants.   Food businesses in Philadelphia have a new tool to rehome their surplus in a more efficient and sustainable way. Circular Philadelphia, along with the city’s Department...

Read about how our latest Civic Catalyst advocates for and supports greening efforts in Queen Village.  Name: Louis Bartholomew Role: Executive Director for Queen Village Neighborhood Association (QVNA) Green superpower: Supporting logistics, data collection, and funding for grants for greening...

More than 500 residents advocated for change, leading to 40% longer crosswalk times on Girard Avenue It can be dangerous to cross busy streets in Philadelphia. Residents have mixed results on their request for traffic calming efforts.     Girard Avenue is...

Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. Philadelphia is facing two challenges: the need to increase affordable housing and mitigate the effects of climate change, which include increased temperatures and precipitation....