Every Voice Every Vote

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…

2 weeks ago

Philly residents brainstormed sustainability solutions – Here’s what they came up with

Things feel heavy for the environment right now. For the sustainability community, coming together to set “Sustainability in Motion” can…

4 weeks ago

Who is Arcadia Commons? The neighbors who came together to protect vacant lots that were already being stewarded by the community

An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space. At the corner of Huntingdon and…

1 month ago

Philly schools are overheating: How solar could save schools

The hidden benefits of clean energy for struggling school districts. By Angie Bacha (Green Philly) and Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central)…

1 month ago

How David Evans keeps his neighborhood litter-free and well-informed

As founder of Block by Block and social media educator, Evans is an activist for the modern era. David Evans,…

2 months ago

Kristen Bowman Kavanagh is an “optimistic realist” for clean water

Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Kristen Kavanagh, the new Executive Director of the Delaware River Basin Commission. Role: Executive…

2 months ago

Staying clear-eyed: How climate groups are continuing their work despite a new federal administration

Green Philly spoke with four local climate and sustainability organizations about how they are preparing for forecasted changes to climate…

3 months ago

Want to workshop solutions for Philly’s sustainability problems? Join us at our next event.

“Sustainability in Motion” will encourage roundtable discussions with local sustainability experts. Are you ready to tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges?…

3 months ago

Do you experience dangerous streets? Here’s how to request traffic calming.

Vision zero says residents should report unsafe streets. But is this working for residents? The city’s most recent Vision Zero…

3 months ago