Articles Written by Julie Hancher

We’re bringing sustainability programming, resources and art activations to Cherry Street Pier during Earth Month. Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly’s inaugural family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change in our...

The latest in sustainability news this week Philly is introducing a new program to train workers to build electric car infrastructure in the city with a $1.46 million federal grant. “Plug in Philly” is aiming to train 45 workers, which...

Read the latest green news this week Photo: Beaver in Penn Treaty Park

Watch the deep dive into sustainable business practices, ethical consumerism and mindful consumption. As a conscious consumer, how can you trust that your dollars are being spent at businesses whose values align with yours? Green Philly editor Julie Hancher moderated...

Want to support businesses that align with your values? Here’s what we learned during Green Philly’s Decoding Conscious Choices. When it comes to business practices, two local business leaders are making conscious decisions to support people and the planet while...

Here are some of the latest green headlines. Two city council members want to hold a hearing on Philly’s progress towards its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Isaiah Thomas and Rue Landau plan on introducing a resolution, which would include a...

Here’s the latest green news in the region. Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) has announced Justin DiBerardinis as its new executive director, taking the reins from Julie Slavet as ED since 2011. DiBerardinis previously served as Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships at Bartram’s Garden in...

Read what happened this week in sustainability. Three large Philadelphia Water Department infrastructure projects just received $25 million from the state to manage high water events like the floods from this week. The funds are from ARPA, the COVID response...

Here’s the first weekly roundup for 2024 Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with Philly’s first woman mayor. Four new city council members who are prioritizing illegal dumping, greener transit and reducing Philly’s carbon footprint. 2023 was Philadelphia’s second...