Philly community compost sites are finally churning as a long-planned program gets off the ground
The city composting network has 13 locations, with plans to add more soon.
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Winter road salt is a threat to Philly’s spring season, so officials are searching for alternatives that cause less harm
Treating snowy and icy roads has a year-round environmental impact, experts say.
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Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Will you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
7 parks and public spaces that will transform Philadelphia
From FDR Park to Graffiti Pier, and the Floating Water Workshop to Cobbs Creek Golf Course, an update on big projects in the works.
Why no beets on the streets? Some places spray beet juice before snowstorms — but not Philadelphia
A decade ago, one city councilmember did make a push for it. (He’s now the mayor.)
Photo tribute to the Belmont Plateau sugar maple, felled after nearly a century in Fairmount Park
The majestic tree was a victim of climate change and human behavior.
Photos of the tire fire in Southwest Philly that sent plumes of smoke stretching for miles
It took firefighters more than two hours to bring the blaze under control.
Here’s what Philly experts say you can do to actually combat climate change
First step: Don’t give up!
Are the cicadas coming to Philly or not? What to know about Brood X
As if the spotted lanternfly invasion wasn’t bad enough.
Up close with the surprisingly detailed dinosaurs at the Philadelphia Zoo
"Big Time" is great for kids, but also makes for a perfect outdoor date or day spent with friends.
A giant circular floating deck is coming to the Schuylkill River next to Bartram’s Garden
Called FloatLab, the interactive installation is a project from Mural Arts.
The Fishtown beaver is a good sign for Penn Treaty Park
Caretakers are now working to balance the rodents’ destructive chew with the environmental benefits of their dams.
Shop sustainable in Philly at East Passyunk’s new Good Buy Supply
The new shop offers environmentally friendly everyday products like soap, deodorant and laundry detergent.
Smog alert: Philly air quality is twice as bad as usual, thanks to the warm weather
Blame “temperature inversion” for the hazy sky.
Spotted lanternfly sightings are up 500% in PA compared to last year
Summertime brings the "nymph" phase of the invasive insect, a prelude to mature bugs this fall.
Art Museum’s ‘Oval’ to become permanent park, many other Philly public spaces advance
From the Schuylkill Crossing to Graffiti Pier, there's lots of progress planned for this year.
This is how much Philly’s big buildings are contributing to climate change
Which do you think has more impact, a sports stadium or a supermarket?
22 photos of the sensational holiday light show at the Philly Zoo
If you want to add some sparkle to your Insta stories, get yourself to LumiNature — and bring the kids.
Someone keeps stealing my compost and I have no idea why they want my rotting food
Turns out I’m not the only Philadelphian dealing with a bucket thief.
Why can’t you swim in Philly’s Delaware River?
Risks aside, the water’s still much cleaner than it used to be.