Environment
Northwest: Friends of the Wissahickon Close Lincoln Drive, Clear Litter
Local Non-Profit holds clean up event on March 26, 2022. [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment
Queen Village: Bainbridge Street Conditions Threaten Small Businesses
Nearly eight months after the disastrous 30-inch water main break that occurred at the intersection of Sixth and Bainbridge streets in Queen Village, small businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet. Some [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit
Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit. Built-in barriers, block structures, and location can hinder the process for Philadelphia residents. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room
Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: How One Tree Tender Represents The New Guard Trying To ‘Soften The Proverbial Concrete Jungle’ In South Philadelphia
Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Chinatown
Chinatown: Shoppers and Businesses Adjust to Plastic Bag Ban
Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we [continue reading…]
Environment
Overbrook: Evan Cantiello Restarts Friends of Morris Park
When Evan Cantiello moved to Overbrook, he became a part of the community and friend of Morris Park. [continue reading…]
Environment
Upper Roxborough: Thanks To Efforts of Local Civic Groups, Reservoir and Park Get Upgrades
Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy and Power Corps PHL work together to build new fencing and create a better environment for residents. [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: What Philadelphia Residents Should Look Out for When Applying for a Street Tree Permit
Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit and a tree appearing. Built-in barriers, block structure and location all have the potential to hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.
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Arts and Entertainment
Environment: UC Green Uses Instagram as a Creative New Way to Help Raise Money for Tree Planting in West and Southwest Philadelphia
UC Green auctioned off dozens of local art pieces and experiences on the Arbor and Art Instagram page to help raise money for their ongoing mission of planting trees and creating a greener Philadelphia. [continue reading…]