Articles in the Sustainability Category
Environment, Northeast Philadelphia, Sustainability, Technology »
Students and faculty from Archbishop Ryan High School teamed up with Philadelphia’s first certified Responsible Recycler, eForce Compliance, to help reduce unwanted electronics equipment in … Read the full story >>
Economy, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Housing, Kensington, Neighborhoods, Sustainability »
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a second-hand retail outlet in Kensington, primarily donates back to the community by helping build homes. However, ReStore also gives … Read the full story >>
Economy, Entertainment, Environment, Housing, Kensington, Neighborhoods, Sustainability »
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, set in a 19,000 square-foot warehouse, serves about 200 people per day. If it weren’t for non-monetary donations, the unique second-hand … Read the full story >>
Environment, Government, Health, Politics, Spring Garden, Sustainability, Transportation »
The Spring Garden Street Greenway project has surpassed the urban planning phase and started the engineering stage. After a public engagement process the Pennsylvania Environment … Read the full story >>
Neighborhoods, Overbrook, Religion, Sustainability, West Philadelphia »
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia faces a challenge with their ongoing Pastoral Planning Initiative project.
The Initiative is set up to help decide whether parishes within … Read the full story >>
Featured Stories, History, Hunting Park, Social issues, Sustainability »
Just off Old York Road in Hunting Park sits a vacant house. Like many in the neighborhood, its story is one of neglect and crime. … Read the full story >>
Art, Education, Overbrook, Science, Sustainability, West Philadelphia »
The Overbrook Arts Center, a nonprofit organization, teaches children and adults how to create sustainable living within the city.
“Our nonprofit decided to make … Read the full story >>
Economy, Environment, Kensington, Sustainability »
When the Emerald Street Park received a grant earlier this month from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the emphasis was put more on its value than … Read the full story >>
Government, Housing, Social issues, Sustainability, Uncategorized, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »
Coined by many residents as an “attractive block” the 5400 block of Wyndale Avenue stretches over a two-block span with over 60 homes and almost … Read the full story >>
Economy, Environment, Housing, Hunting Park, Sustainability »

