This Philly educator helps students map the land, water, and sociopolitical systems - Green Philly High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise extend well beyond the plate. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat and is a partner news...

High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise extend well beyond the plate. #EVEV

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Eco-Explainer: What is a rain garden? - Green Philly Let’s dig into this form of GSI, and three perennial flowers that are also good for stormwater management. DYK you can help Philadelphia become cleaner and greener, and even fight climate change? One ...

Let’s dig into this form of GSI, and three perennial flowers that are also good for stormwater management. #EVEV

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Climate Change is overwhelming Philly’s sewers. Here's what GSI can do for stormwater. - Green Philly Why heavier rain means more sewage in Philly’s rivers As climate change brings more frequent and intense rainstorms to Pennsylvania, stormwater management is becoming not only an environmental issue b...

🌧️ Why heavier rain means more sewage in Philly’s rivers. #EVEV

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Harnessing People Power: How Councilmember O'Rourke advocates for the environment and the working class - Green Philly Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke Role: Councilmember at Large. Member of the Working Families Party, Minority Whip. Me...

Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series. #EVEV


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Advocates want the district's long-term facilities plan to prioritize climate preparedness. - Green Philly The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can tackle health, safety, and climate at once. This article is published in collaboration through our Every Voice E...

Advocates want the district’s long-term facilities plan to prioritize climate preparedness.

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Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key - Green Philly Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could use more support for local sustainability initiatives.  Think Phi...

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could use more support for local sustainability initiatives. #EVEV

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Building connections: How Ash Richards uses land care as cultural preservation - Green Philly The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food sovereignty in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Ash Rich...

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food sovereignty in our latest Civic Catalyst series. #EVEV

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Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion H.O.M.E. plan to tackle housing & climate change - Green Philly Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. Philadelphia is facing two challenges: the need to increase affordable housing and mitigate the effe...

Here’s how the city plans to retrofit the aging housing stock and support existing repair programs. #EVEV

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Who is Arcadia Commons? The neighbors who came together to protect vacant lots that were already being stewarded by the community - Green Philly An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space. At the corner of Huntingdon and Emerald Streets, there is an empty lot that was abandoned by the owners. Tr...

"Philadelphia is largely a story of how the neighbors pick up the slack for what the city doesn’t do." -Jeff Carpineta

In East Kensington, an abandoned lot sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space. #EVEV

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Staying clear-eyed: How climate groups are continuing their work despite a new federal administration - Green Philly Green Philly spoke with four local climate and sustainability organizations about how they are preparing for forecasted changes to climate support.  National executive orders have moved to pull out of...

With rollbacks on climate policy & funding up in the air, how are local sustainability leaders staying resilient? Green Philly spoke with four organizations working to push climate solutions forward—no matter who’s in office. #EVEV @angiebacha.bsky.social
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It's the last of the #76Place Public Comment hearings for #PhiladelphiaCityCouncil's #CommitteeoftheWhole. More than 100 people are expected to testify and the @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social crew is here for all of it. Catch us on Wednesday at 6 on #wppm1065 and @phillycam.bsky.social. #EVEV