Every Voice Every Vote

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,…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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?…

9 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…

9 months ago

“Short-sighted and non-targeted:” Local sustainability experts weigh in on twice weekly trash collection

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash…

10 months ago

Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?

City council members held a hearing in October to understand the challenges of acquiring vacant lots through the Philadelphia Land…

10 months ago

Meet Emily Yates: The Chief Innovation Officer Leading SEPTA’s Green Revolution

SEPTA’s Chief Innovation Officer and former Smart City Director talks sustainability and public transit SEPTA is at the center of…

11 months ago

Zero Fare pilot delivered 4.3 million free rides in its first year

Zero Fare’s success highlights the importance of free public transit for underserved communities. For many Philadelphia pedestrians, paying for public…

11 months ago