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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:…

3 months 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…

4 months 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 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…

5 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…

5 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…

6 months 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…

6 months ago

“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

Employees fear the long-term impact of eliminating environmental justice programs. Jada Ackley believed that her position as an EPA Environmental…

7 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