Siani Colon

Siani Colón is a Philly-based journalist, born and raised in the city, focused on community-based reporting. In her free time, she volunteers with the Tacony Creek Park.

Social Distancing keeps people indoors. Here’s how you can try to stay cool in HOT temps.

Social distancing measures have pushed residents to stay indoors to prevent contracting the virus. But staying inside an unventilated home…

4 years ago

How NaturePHL is Prescribing Kids (& Adults) to Get Outside

Collaborative program aims to lower childhood obesity rates, stress and more with time outdoors. With July in full swing, it’s…

5 years ago

Little Bags Big Impact: Addressing Childhood Literacy 1 Bag at a Time

The amazing entrepreneur giving back... at age 14. Anna Welsh never expected that her love for sewing would lead her…

5 years ago

New Co-op Opens In Kensington

Need to buy groceries this week? Perhaps you should think about skipping your usual market and check out the Kensington…

5 years ago

Meet Grant BLVD: The Sustainable Brand Tackling Mass Incarceration

The United States leads the world in the highest rate of incarceration: 2.2 million people were incarcerated in the United…

5 years ago

7 Sustainable Places to Volunteer

Changing our individual habits is a great start toward helping the environment, but it is not the ultimate solution. Climate…

5 years ago

5 “Green” Freebies in Philly

In honor of Earth Week, we're giving you a gift of FREE giveaways. OK, so we're not giving you the…

5 years ago

Philly Will Make Recycling Great Again; Stop Burning our Recycling on May 1st

City officials unveiled plans for Philadelphia’s new recycling contract with Waste Management this afternoon at Thomas Paine Plaza in Center…

5 years ago

Where Can I Recycle Car Seats?

Car seats are a necessity if you’re driving around with a baby on board. As your tyke grows up, you’ll…

5 years ago