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πŸ“’ Big news, Philly!

Meet Terrill Haigler and Brou Quinn, two local creators we’re teaming up with after Green Philly was awarded a grant through the Lenfest Institute for Journalism to tell sustainability stories rooted in real city life.

What Philly food or trash topics should they cover next?

03.02.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Has your car been snowed in for the past week and making you reconsider owning a car in the city? 🌨️ Has snow piled on sidewalks in front of bus routes making you reconsider how you get around? We want to interview you for an upcoming story.

Send our freelancer (laureningeno@gmail.com) an email.

03.02.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trying to reduce waste? Here’s a practical, local guide for Philly residents - Green Philly Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. Climate change shows no signs of slowing – we can even blame our current frigid North Pole temperatures on it. Although governmen...

Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. πŸ—‘οΈ

https://bit.ly/3LLglK2

03.02.2026 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trying to reduce waste? Here’s a practical, local guide for Philly residents - Green Philly Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. Climate change shows no signs of slowing – we can even blame our current frigid North Pole temperatures on it. Although governmen...

Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LLglK2

30.01.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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De-icing with rock salt, moon meditations, & more - Green Philly Catch up on the latest sustainability news:Β  City service updates after the storm. Sunday’s storm dropped over 9 inches of snow in parts of the Philadelphia region. Although the snow emergency has bee...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/46eTQUD

30.01.2026 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eco-Explainer: Why Philly has so manyΒ sinkholes - Green Philly In early January, aΒ giant sinkholeΒ formed at an intersection in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of North Philadelphia after a water main break. Just two weeks earlier, the city reopened a section of th...

Philly has had a few sinkholes lately making news. Learn what they are, and why do they happen. https://bit.ly/4q7XdnE

29.01.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You care about the planet. But does your money? 🌱

Your 401(k), Roth IRA, or regular investments could be supporting industries that don’t align with your values. You’re not alone in wondering where your money actually goes.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4pVwlXN

28.01.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community Conversations: Clean, Green, and Accountable Β· Zoom Β· Luma Community Conversations: Clean, Green, and Accountable Community Conversations is a citywide series hosted by Every Voice Every Vote. These gatherings bring…

Join us TONIGHT for Community Conversations: Clean, Green, and Accountable. πŸͺ΄

These gatherings bring residents, leaders, and partners together to build connections, share lived experiences, and turn community research into solution focused dialogue.

Register: https://bit.ly/467dq59

27.01.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wind chill, Stop Trashing Our Air, MLK Day, & more - Green Philly Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philly honors MLK Day of Service. Philadelphia is home to the largest and oldest Martin Luther King Day of Service in the country. On Monday, the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:: https://bit.ly/4jZ7WiP

23.01.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last night, we hosted our 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer at Temple University. 🀝

This event is all about connection. We bring people face-to-face with local organizations doing meaningful work, so getting involved feels accessible and energizing. πŸ’š

Meet the orgs: https://bit.ly/3YW1QpB

22.01.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A visual guide: How to recycle mailers & Amazon packaging - Green Philly With so many types of packaging, here’s a quick visual guide to what goes where. As we wind down from the holidays, cleaning up our homes and taking down decorations, you may notice just how much more...

Even if you try to avoid online retailers or are feeling an affordability pinch, it’s often inevitable that you wind up with an online gifts or extra packaging from loved ones. With so many types of packaging, here’s a quick visual guide to what goes where.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4a1Szm9

21.01.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Action > doomscrolling. πŸ‘

Join us for our 3️⃣rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer THIS Wednesday, January 21 from 6-8pm. πŸ’šMake meaningful connections, find inspiration and ways to take action close to home.

πŸ”—rsvp: https://bit.ly/3YuHwez

20.01.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are seven ways to serve your community this Monday (1/19) in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we observe a national day of service rooted in equity and community action. πŸ’š

Please add any other service day events in the comments!

16.01.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avenue of the Arts redesign, Filbert Street bus terminal reopens, & more - Green Philly Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Filbert Street bus terminal to reopen in May. On Tuesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a bill to reopen the intercity bus terminal on Filbert Street in time...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/4b3idbg

16.01.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Electric Bills Are Rising Again in 2026 - Green Philly If your electric bill felt higher last month, it's not just you. Residents across Greater Philadelphia have seen electric costs rise over the past two years, and additional increases are already scheduled for 2026. Turning the lights off more often...

If your electric bill felt higher last month, it’s not just you. Residents across Greater Philadelphia have seen electric costs rise over the past two years, and additional increases are already scheduled for 2026. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NfBuMK #sponsored

12.01.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gasoline spill in Delco, trolley tunnel repairs, & more - Green Philly Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Gasoline spill in Delaware County. A gasoline leak that was first identified back in August was finally traced to a quarter-inch hole at the bottom of a tan...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/49ztLk7

09.01.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have THOUGHTS about what we hope stays in the past (EPA, stop rolling back environmental laws okay?!) and what we hope comes to fruition in 2025!

What would you add?

07.01.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ Early Bird ticket pricing ends TODAY! πŸ’₯

Curious about volunteer opportunities in 2026? Join us for our 3rd annual Connect for Change: Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer on Wednesday, January 21.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3YuHwez

02.01.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Holidays from our Green Philly family to yours! We’re so grateful to connect Philly with the incredible changemakers in our city. Thank you to everyone who’s participated in our events, donated, spread the word, and made sustainable changes in their own lives. πŸ’š

25.12.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All I want for Christmas is... 🎁

24.12.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Santa? It’s us again. All we want for Christmas is ongoing funding for SEPTA here in Philly. Is that so much to ask for? πŸŽ„πŸšŽ 🎁

23.12.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holiday trash pickup, cycling death, & more - Green Philly Catch up on the latest sustainability news: What’s open and closed on Christmas Day (including trash pickup)? There will be no trash and recycling pickup on Thursday, December 25. Service will instead...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/49rAwWc

23.12.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Green Philly’s 3rd Annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer to connect with local organizations creating real impact across the city.

🀝 Eco-Speed Networking
πŸ“£ Flash Talks
πŸ’š Meet Community Orgs
😍 Find ways to stay involved all year long

🎟️ Get your Early Bird tickets: https://bit.ly/3YuHwez

22.12.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Green Philly's 2025 Year-end Recap - Green Philly In a year that felt difficult, community revived our souls 2025 was a challenging year. BetweenΒ climate rollbacks, cancelled environmental grants, the end of renewable energy grants, and more, it can ...

In a year that felt difficult, community revived our souls. Check out our 2025 Year-end recap! https://bit.ly/44A9069

19.12.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New transit hub, schools turning into housing, & more - Green Philly Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA opens new Wissahickon transit hub. The project began in 2023 and is expected to serve 5,000 bus riders a day. The new center includes weather-protecte...

Happy Friday, Philly! Here's the latest sustainability news: https://greenphl.com/news/new-transit-hub-schools-turning-into-housing-more/

19.12.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you BELIEVE these videos were taken in Philly?! β„οΈπŸ˜

It’s easy to forget about that though we live in a major city, we are still very much living IN nature and the β€œgreat outdoors” is in our backyard. Our first snow of the season this past weekend was a great reminder of just that.

18.12.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you BELIEVE these videos were taken in Philly?! β„οΈπŸ˜

It’s easy to forget about that though we live in a major city, we are still very much living IN nature and the β€œgreat outdoors” is in our backyard. Our first snow of the season this past weekend was a great reminder of just that.

18.12.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Join Green Philly’s 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer β€” a fun, low-pressure way to connect with local organizations making a real impact.

🎟️ Early Bird Tix: https://bit.ly/3YuHwez

16.12.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a beautiful way to wake up. β„οΈπŸŒ¨οΈ #philly #firstsnowoftheseason #clarkpark #sledding

14.12.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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