Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Record April heat, Clean Streams Ruling stands, and more.

It's officially a heat wave outside. The Wednesday temperature of 91* broke records set in 1941, and the heat wave…

1 week ago

Mural Arts Institute closure, bike rack permits, budget hearings & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  PennDOT to repair potholes in Philly region. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has responded…

2 weeks ago

Open Streets helps businesses, Transit in the City Budget & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Center City car-free streets increased sales for local businesses. Center City District released…

1 month ago

Lobbying polluters, SEPTA funding boost, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Farm Philly expands Community Compost Network. Farm Philly’s Community Compost Network is expanding…

1 month ago

New Trail crew, Fight for Zero Fare, Dreadging threatens fish, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City to launch first-ever trail maintenance crew. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will be…

2 months ago

Trash burning contract deadlines, Climate Ready workshops, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Waste disposal contract bids closing soon; rally against incinerators held. The City is…

2 months ago

GreenPrint for Kensington, FDR & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Kensington kicks off greening and anti-displacement planning. On Tuesday, the New Kensington Community…

2 months ago

Urban forestry grants, Shapiro’s budget, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  House bill on energy efficiency standards passes to the Senate. Legislation sponsored by…

3 months ago

De-icing with rock salt, moon meditations, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City service updates after the storm. Sunday’s storm dropped over 9 inches of…

3 months ago