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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
As the snow is slowly melting from Philly streets, we wondered if the recent snowpocalypse might lead to a less car-dependent city. Instead, as cleanup drags on, residents say the winter storm has further exposed Philly’s pedestrian safety and public transit challenges. https://bit.ly/3ZmkIhP
This snowstorm made one thing clear: Philly needs better ways to get around - Green Philly
We wondered if the recent snowpocalypse might lead to a less car-dependent city. Instead, as cleanup drags on, residents say the winter storm has further exposed Philly’s pedestrian safety and public ...
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February 16, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Whether you rent or own your home, learn why you’re seeing higher bills, how to cut down & Philadelphia payment assistance programs. https://bit.ly/46zO7sG
PECO Bills are high. Here’s how to cut your energy bills & save money this winter - Green Philly
Whether you rent or own your home, learn why you’re seeing higher bills, how to cut down & Philadelphia payment assistance programs. No one needs a reminder that it’s really cold in Philadelphia. With...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
It’s “only” been 17 days since we could ride our bike “safely” around the city. But who’s counting… 👀🚲
February 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
We wondered if the recent snowpocalypse might lead to a less car-dependent city. Instead, as cleanup drags on, residents say the winter storm has further exposed Philly’s pedestrian safety and public transit challenges.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3ZmkIhP
This snowstorm made one thing clear: Philly needs bette ways to get around - Green Philly
We wondered if the recent snowpocalypse might lead to a less car-dependent city. Instead, as cleanup drags on, residents say the winter storm has further exposed Philly's pedestrian safety and public transit challenges. Drive, walk, bus, or bike? More t...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
2026 is the year aligning our investments with our values! 💰

Join us for a virtual event on 2/19 for Green Investing 101. Experts will lead us in a practical, judgment-free conversation on how your money may be impacting the planet, and what you can do about it.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/46yToAF
February 5, 2026 at 9:41 PM
📢 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?
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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.
February 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. 🗑️

https://bit.ly/3LLglK2
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...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LLglK2
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...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Philly has had a few sinkholes lately making news. Learn what they are, and why do they happen. https://bit.ly/4q7XdnE
Eco-Explainer: Why Philly has so many sinkholes - Green Philly
In early January, a giant sinkhole 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...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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
January 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Join us TONIGHT for Community Conversations: Clean, Green, and Accountable. 🪴

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
Community Conversations: Clean, Green, and Accountable · Zoom · Luma
Community Conversations: Clean, Green, and Accountable Community Conversations is a citywide series hosted by Every Voice Every Vote. These gatherings bring…
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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. 💚

Meet the orgs: https://bit.ly/3YW1QpB
January 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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
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...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Action > doomscrolling. 👍

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

🔗rsvp: https://bit.ly/3YuHwez
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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. 💚

Please add any other service day events in the comments!
January 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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
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...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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?
January 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
💥 Early Bird ticket pricing ends TODAY! 💥

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
January 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM