Jason Peters

Jason N. Peters is a writer and journalist from Bucks County, residing in Philadelphia. Jason has bylines in Philly Weekly, the Philadelphia Citizen, and TimeOut Magazine; and has hosted a number of radio programs and podcasts including his chart-topping "Podcast to the Future" - 2100. Jason focuses on working-class issues from Coronavirus in Philadelphia's Prison to Understanding the Medical Marijuana Industry. Outside of journalism, Jason works with local artists and creatives on a variety of projects.

Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?

Philadelphia has a litter problem. So why aren't there more trashcans in neighborhoods? As you walk through Philadelphia you’ll begin…

2 years ago

I Love Thy Hood fights litter, one trash can at a time.

Matthew George started a GoFundMe to help fight litter in 2019. Now, over 90 trash cans have been added to…

3 years ago

Carbon’s lasting impact: How Coal Country’s Legacy Affects Philly Waterways

City folk may feel distant from coal, but effects are felt downstream Much of Pennsylvania was once regarded as an…

3 years ago

How Philadelphians are innovating with Trees to fight climate change, improve water quality & mental health

Trees are underrated, underappreciated, and making a comeback throughout Philadelphia. With benefits like alleviating the impact of the Heat-Island Effect…

3 years ago

Eco-Explainer: How the East Coast Greenway is one of Philly’s best assets

Did you know there is an infrastructure project that has doubled the completed miles than the Border Wall? Let’s Build…

3 years ago

Recycling isn’t Happening Again. Is it the weather or pandemic? Instead, Insiders Blame Decades of a Mismanaged Streets Department

Between weeks of trash delays, reports of trash and recycling being combined into one truck, Mayor Kenney has blamed everything…

4 years ago

Pools Out for Summer: How COVID-19 stole another Philly institution this Summer

Pools may seem like a luxury, but for many, they're jobs, a way to escape the heat and connect with…

4 years ago

Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

COVID-19 has drastically impacted how we travel – regardless of by land, sea, or air. But how did Philly fare…

4 years ago