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Pedestrian Plazas Coming to UCD
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsUniversity City District has received two grants to create pedestrian friendly plazas in areas once devoted to cars. UCD will use the grants to fulfill their primary objective of making the district more walkable and pedestrian friendly. The plazas will be constructed at the intersection... -
Vehicle Share on 13th Street
Posted on November 24, 2011 | No CommentsLast May, the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) created a bike lane on 13th Street between South and Hamilton. After collecting data for severall months, the MOTU has released a report which seems to indicate the bike lane has little impact on cars... -
Fall Garden Festival Returns
Posted on September 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Fall Garden Festival returns to the Philadelphia Navy Yard Saturday. Guests can expect the same family-friendly activities as in years past with a few new additions. The festival gets competitive this year with what is sure to be a hotly... -
Greenfest Philly
Posted on September 9, 2011 | No CommentsThe Clean Air Council will bring the 6th incarnation of Greenfest Philly to Headhouse Square tomorrow. Attendees to the city’s largest festival celebrating all things green will be able to visit the exhibits of sustainable businesses and vote for their favorite green innovator from a... -
What Should I Eat?
Posted on July 25, 2011 | No CommentsWe’ve all stood in front of the fridge bathing in cool air and fluorescent light asking, “what should I eat?” A new study by the Environmental Working Group answers that question by putting the meat debate back on the plate. The study called “Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate... -
POP Music Fest
Posted on July 10, 2011 | No CommentsThe Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) will present its 3rd annual “POP” Music Fest in Northern Liberties on July 16. The event will feature live music from local bands Faux Slang, Eric Carbonara & Jesse Sparhawk, Zillions & Blood Like Mine, The Old Fashioneds, and Pile... -
The Energy Switch Explained
Posted on April 11, 2011 | No CommentsPostgreen guest blogger Sam Wittchen on Friday posted a comprehensive explanation of what it means to switch energy providers. If you’ve hestitated to join the debate or are trying to determine if and when you should make the switch, read on. -
Spring Cleanup Site “Before” Pictures
Posted on March 29, 2011 | 1 CommentThis is what our Cleanup Site looked like on Saturday, March 26. We expect to see a significant improvement after Saturday, April 2! Photos by Chad Collier -
At-Large Candidates Forum
Posted on March 21, 2011 | No CommentsModerated by WHYY’s Chris Satullo, the questions were presented as long or short answers. Long answer (2 minute responses) questions were asked to candidates based on a pre-determined selection process. If time permitted after these candidate answered, the question was opened to the rest of... -
Show Pictures
Posted on March 8, 2011 | No CommentsFor more show pictures, visit us on facebook.
