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Occupy Philly Eviction from Dilworth Plaza: what really happened.
Within a days from each other, city governments across the country have taken steps to evict their local Occupy movement from their encampment. NY, LA, Philadelphia took similar steps. Although the reasons might…
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Fracking in the Delaware Basin. That is the water we drink.
Update: The Delaware River Basin Commission has cancelled (or indefinitely postponed) their public meeting, planned for Monday morning November 21st. The public outcry and Governor Markel of Delaware’s announcement on Thursday Nov 17th that he would vote against allowing…
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The link between “Occupy Philly” and Sustainability
By now, you probably know about the “Occupy Wall Street” movement which is spreading around the country. A group of people started “Occupy Philly” which gathered a solid 1,000 participants to a…
Some of the MLK Day of Service Sustainability related Events
University CityGreen in University City. MLK Day of Service 9-12pm At the Woodlands Cemetery -40th and Woodland Ave. for clearing out winter debris. Please RSVP. 215-573-4684 lunch and tools provided. January 16 2012, MLK Day of…
Occupy Philly Eviction from Dilworth Plaza: what really happened.
Within a days from each other, city governments across the country have taken steps to evict their local Occupy movement from their encampment. NY, LA, Philadelphia took similar steps. Although the reasons might…
Fracking in the Delaware Basin. That is the water we drink.
Update: The Delaware River Basin Commission has cancelled (or indefinitely postponed) their public meeting, planned for Monday morning November 21st. The public outcry and Governor Markel of Delaware’s announcement on Thursday Nov 17th that he would vote against allowing…
The link between “Occupy Philly” and Sustainability
By now, you probably know about the “Occupy Wall Street” movement which is spreading around the country. A group of people started “Occupy Philly” which gathered a solid 1,000 participants to a…
The 2011 Philly Naked Bike Ride is this Sunday Sept 4th.
“Ride naked: shed the excess Stand up for bikes Stand up for the environment Stand up naked on your bike” The starting location of this year’s Naked Bike Ride is MLK Drive (a.k.a.:…
Dog crap – Do you want it with a bow??
If you hike the trails of Wishahickon Valley Park or even just walk a bit on Forbidden Drive, you may have noticed this delightfully tied little package delicately deposited on the edge of…
Why I am not a fan of PNC Bank?
I was a fan of PNC Bank and I am a fan of George Lakey. Why was I a fan of PNC Bank? Because PNC Bank had the brilliantly simple idea to let…
Five Small Things we can Change…
Kyle Bagenstose is a new contributor to PhillyEcoCity. Kyle is a young graduate from Temple University School of Journalism with a “Can Do” attitude and a passion for Sustainability. Kyle is suggesting FIVE…
Finally the Recycle Bank Reward program is implemented Citywide
The Philadelphia Recycling Rewards program is being phased in – collection district by collection district. By July, the entire City will be taking part! To find out when your neighborhood is scheduled to…
October 24 2009, is the International day for Climate Action
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our world. On Oct. 24 stand up with thousand of people around the world and speak out to limit carbon dioxide to 350 parts per million….
May 15, 2012
PhillyEcoCity — Thank you for the suggestion of offering a cold bottle of water along with a bag of recovered rubber bands...
May 12, 2012
Kate — Hello, As a mail clerk I feel i have to weigh in, in my office rubber bands are more often...
April 2, 2012
Nova Harris — Provenance Architecturals, located in Northern Liberties, is also a good resource for reclaimed building materials & lumber, salvaged architectural elements,...
April 1, 2012
Jacques — Great, well informed article.
I particularly appreciate the personal tone that you take in your article which gives it a more...
March 28, 2012
Andrew — Great article, Nic. I've always held the view that property owners shouldnt be able to simply sit on land for...