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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...

New to foraging? We took a walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club to find out more about foraging locally. Urban foraging may be on the rise. As consumers turn toward more budget-friendly plant-based meals and search for new ways to...

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...