Philadelphia

ReThink Disposable is helping restaurants tackle Philly’s plastic problem

This program from Clean Water Action helps businesses, government agencies, and consumers stop waterway plastic and litter at the source…

1 year ago

Schuylkill Center secures 24 Acres of green space in Upper Roxborough for permanent conservation

With the latest addition, the Schuylkill Center is now the largest preserved private property in Philadelphia. The Schuylkill Center for…

2 years ago

Get $500 to beautify your block

Registered Block Captains can get a Visa gift card to add plants, paint or clean their streets. Can your block…

2 years ago

Join the movement to help migrating birds: Lights Out Philly

With a simple flick of the switch, you can help protect birds from the urban environment. Every year, millions of…

2 years ago

February was the 2nd warmest since 1873 – and way dryer than normal.

The month was way warmer and dryer, as trends of climate change continue to show. Cherry blossoms in Philadelphia on…

2 years ago

Pulpery Brings Sustainable Makerspace to Old City  

Artist Katie Hansen breathes new life into old paper while teaching others to make art from the unexpected in her…

2 years ago

July’s hot and only getting hotter

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.…

3 years ago

Grading Philly’s Climate Goals

It’s been five years since Mayor Kenney announced ambitious plans for combating climate change locally. Here's a look at how…

3 years ago

The Big Clean Up is sweeping through Philly’s most underserved neighborhoods and spreading hope.

With a mission to “make cleaning up look cool,” this nonprofit is giving Philadelphia’s streets and its mindset a makeover…

3 years ago