Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Philly millions in funding for active mobility infrastructure projects in high-priority zones. $23.3 million will go towards improvements near the Museum of Art, including new bike...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news 2025 has to offer: December’s cold snap broke a pattern of warmer-than-average months in Philly. Last month’s average temperature was just 0.1°F below normal at 38.5°F. However, a string of drier-than-average months continued, with...

The latest in sustainability news this week: The Delaware could be Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. This year, the Delaware River was nominated for the annual contest by the Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee. If it wins, the organization...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The Bike Lane” bill, signed into law last week, will prohibit motorists from stopping in curbside bike lanes for any amount...

The latest in sustainability news this week. November, like October, was also unusually warm and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 4.6°F above normal at 51.9°F, adding to a pattern of warmer-than-normal months in the region. The...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is mitigated for now. In order to stave off the major fare hikes and service cuts proposed earlier this month, Gov. Shapiro announced that $153 million set aside for...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural space conservation projects. Of the $79 million to be invested in 307 projects statewide, over $5 million will fund 17...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. October was exceptionally hot and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 61.7°F, which is 3.5°F more than normal. With no measurable rainfall, it was also one of the driest Octobers...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The 2024 election season was a disappointing one for environmental voters. Republican candidates on the ballot in Pennsylvania saw major victories as results rolled in this week. Many have dismal or nonexistent records...