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Angie Bacha (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based solutions journalist and recent Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation student in Aarhus, Denmark. Previously, she worked as a student journalist at Community College of Philadelphia and Editorial Intern at Resolve Philly. Some other hats she has worn: Human Rights and Theatre Studies graduate; teaching artist; carpenter; AmeriCorps volunteer; and rock climbing gym shift supervisor. NEWS TIPS: angiebacha1@gmail.com

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Nature Challenge results, National Walk & Roll to School Day, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Transit advocates demand better SEPTA funding. On Tuesday morning, transit advocates, including Transit Forward Philadelphia, held a rally and demonstration at LOVE Park to demand better funding for SEPTA. This comes as SEPTA...

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October 16, 2025 | 0

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Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could use more support for local sustainability initiatives. Think Philly needs more trash cans? So do 70% of Philadelphians surveyed. How...

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October 14, 2025 | 0

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Fall bioblitz, SEPTA fire risks, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Fall Nature Challenge starts. The Academy of Natural Sciences is hosting a Fall bioblitz on October 11-13. The goal of the challenge is to document as many living species as possible. To participate,...

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October 09, 2025 | 0

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Trash competition, government shutdown, November elections, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Block by Block launches citywide cleanup competition with Chicago. Neighborhood cleanup group Block by Block Philly is launching a month-long cleanup competition against Cleanup Club Chicago to see who can pick up the...

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October 02, 2025 | 0

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Celebrating Solar at “Sun Day,” trash burning ban proposed & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philly mobilizes for Sun Day solar energy celebration. Philly-area energy advocates joined a worldwide celebration of solar power on September 21 at Love Park. As Philadelphia welcomes more solar installations through initiatives like...

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September 25, 2025 | 0

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Building connections: How Ash Richards uses land care as cultural preservation

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food sovereignty in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Ash Richards. Role: Director of Urban Agriculture at Farm Philly,...

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September 23, 2025 | 0

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Speeding cameras, asthma capitals, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Speeding cameras installed on Broad Street. The Philadelphia Parking Authority unveiled new speeding cameras along North Broad Street to slow down traffic. The cameras are a part of the city’s Vision Zero program,...

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September 18, 2025 | 0

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Philly

Organizing hope in tough political times: How PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni is fighting for a livable climate

The Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can get involved. Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Flora Cardoni, the Deputy Director of PennEnvironment. Role: Deputy Director of PennEnvironment,...

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September 16, 2025 | 0

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SEPTA restores service, rally for clean air, secondhand clothes, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA uses capital funds to avoid cuts for another two years. Following court orders to reinstate service, SEPTA asked PennDOT to move funds from their maintenance budget over to operations. The capital budget...

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September 11, 2025 | 0

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Articles Written by Angie Bacha

Nature Challenge results, National Walk & Roll to School Day, & more

Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key

Fall bioblitz, SEPTA fire risks, & more

Trash competition, government shutdown, November elections, & more

Celebrating Solar at “Sun Day,” trash burning ban proposed & more

Building connections: How Ash Richards uses land care as cultural preservation

Speeding cameras, asthma capitals, & more

Organizing hope in tough political times: How PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni is fighting for a livable climate

SEPTA restores service, rally for clean air, secondhand clothes, & more

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