Stephanie Ostroff

Stephanie Ostroff loves exploring green spaces in and around Philly. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and has been published in National Geographic, Generocity, and Fathom. When she’s not writing, she works as a speech/language therapist at AIM Academy. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys getting lost in the Wissahickon, practicing yoga, and planning travel adventures.

Some people adopt highways. This woman adopted a Philadelphia island and named it the “Isle of Jean.”

An island on the Schuylkill receives some TLC and a new name thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Jean…

5 months ago

Pulpery Brings Sustainable Makerspace to Old City  

Artist Katie Hansen breathes new life into old paper while teaching others to make art from the unexpected in her…

1 year ago

Meet the SustainPHL Nominees: Neighborhood Champion 2022

This nominee is making a difference on a micro-level (neighborhood engagement, block captain, etc) and his/her/their efforts could be unrecognized.…

2 years ago

Meet the SustainPHL Nominees: Impact Business Leader 2022

These businesses are making an impact in our community, by employing community members as well as positively affecting our environment.…

2 years ago

Meet the SustainPHL Nominees: Environmental Justice 2022

This person or group’s work advocates for equitable and fair involvement of marginalized communities in their environment. This award is…

2 years ago

Meet the SustainPHL Nominees: TD Bank Sustainable Communities 2022

This nominee is working to provide communities with equitable access to clean air & water, clean & open spaces, and…

2 years ago

Meet the SustainPHL Nominees: Activist of the Year 2022

This nominee is promoting a sustainability cause and is an activist in his/her/their community by increasing visibility and awareness of…

2 years ago

SHIFT Sustainable Goods + Services creates a hub for low-impact living on the Main Line

The refillery and event space recently opened its full-scale brick & mortar shop in downtown Narberth. They’d spent months planning…

2 years ago

The Big Clean Up is sweeping through Philly’s most underserved neighborhoods and spreading hope.

With a mission to “make cleaning up look cool,” this nonprofit is giving Philadelphia’s streets and its mindset a makeover…

2 years ago