Every Voice Every Vote

The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can tackle health, safety, and climate at once. This article is published in collaboration through our Every Voice Every Vote work...

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...

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...

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 Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can get involved. Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Flora Cardoni, the Deputy Director of PennEnvironment.  Role: Deputy Director of PennEnvironment,...

For years, advocates have warned about SEPTA’s future. Their fight for permanent funding continues beyond the latest capital boost. Transit riders and community groups have been warning about SEPTA’s future for years. They’ve organized, canvassed, and pressured legislators long before...

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...