Articles Written by Siani Colon

Social distancing measures have pushed residents to stay indoors to prevent contracting the virus. But staying inside an unventilated home during extreme heat can leave vulnerable populations in danger. Green doesn’t mean go The long anticipated reopening of Philadelphia’s green...

Collaborative program aims to lower childhood obesity rates, stress and more with time outdoors. With July in full swing, it’s the perfect time to soak up the sun and get fresh air. However, kids are spending less time outside and...

The amazing entrepreneur giving back… at age 14. Anna Welsh never expected that her love for sewing would lead her to run her own business, Little Bags Big Impact, as a teenager. The fourteen-year-old Wynnewood resident said she started handcraft...

Need to buy groceries this week? Perhaps you should think about skipping your usual market and check out the Kensington Community Food Co-Op. After nearly eleven years of planning, the co-operative celebrated their official grand opening last weekend with music,...

The United States leads the world in the highest rate of incarceration: 2.2 million people were incarcerated in the United States by the end of 2016. Kimberly McGlonn, founder of sustainable brand Grant BLVD, is combining her passion for fashion...

Changing our individual habits is a great start toward helping the environment, but it is not the ultimate solution. Climate change is a systemic issue that requires collective action. There is power in numbers. If we want to see a...

In honor of Earth Week, we’re giving you a gift of FREE giveaways. OK, so we’re not giving you the free things… technically the city is. But living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive and mean you have...

City officials unveiled plans for Philadelphia’s new recycling contract with Waste Management this afternoon at Thomas Paine Plaza in Center City. The announcement was accompanied by a giveaway of new recycling bins and tote bags and a chance to play...

Car seats are a necessity if you’re driving around with a baby on board. As your tyke grows up, you’ll be switching out seats until they’ve grown tall enough to no longer need one. Car seats often end up in...