Every Voice Every Vote

SEPTA approved its “doomsday budget.” Here are four ways you can support public transit in Philly.

SEPTA’s board voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that will result in service cuts, higher fares, and…

2 days ago

Food recovery tool helps businesses divert excess food from landfills

This visual guide from a local nonprofit helps speed up decision-making for busy restaurants.   Food businesses in Philadelphia have a…

1 week ago

How Louis Bartholomew supports greening efforts in Queen Village

Read about how our latest Civic Catalyst advocates for and supports greening efforts in Queen Village.  Name: Louis Bartholomew Role:…

2 weeks ago

How Fishtown neighbors organized for a pedestrian safety win

More than 500 residents advocated for change, leading to 40% longer crosswalk times on Girard Avenue It can be dangerous…

3 weeks ago

Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion H.O.M.E. plan to tackle housing & climate change

Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. Philadelphia is facing two…

4 weeks ago

Is Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key takeaways from local residents.

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and…

2 months ago

How Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to…

2 months ago

Environmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly leaders who are changing that.

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth…

3 months ago

Curbing illegal dumping necessitates a multi-pronged approach. Is recycling part of that equation?

A recent City Council hearing examined the crackdown on illegal dumping. Is the city making progress?  “This short dumping is…

3 months ago