Category: Environment

Tree care, gardening, parks, recycling, trash cleanups, public art

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Coming to LoMo

February 28, 2023

A series of green stormwater infrastructure improvements are coming to Lower Moyamensing. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is installing stormwater bumpouts and tree trenches, along with subsurface stone storage and new stormwater piping, on West Shunk Street between 6th & 8th Street and 10th & 12th Street. Green stormwater infrastructure includes a range of soil-water-plant … More Green Stormwater Infrastructure Coming to LoMo

SEPTA’s Bus Revolution + How It Impacts Our Neighborhood

May 31, 2022

We want to make the LoMo community aware about the SEPTA Forward: Bus Revolution initiative, a comprehensive redesign of SEPTA’s entire bus network to make buses more reliable, efficient, and simpler to understand and use. As a part of this effort, SEPTA has released two unique network options which reimagine the regional bus network as … More SEPTA’s Bus Revolution + How It Impacts Our Neighborhood

1 Week Left! Request a Street Tree Today for Fall Planting

May 3, 2021

You have two options: PHS tree tenders This form is a bit longer, but you may get a tree earlier(this fall), and you can help plant the tree if they like. https://pg-cloud.com/phs/?openform=request-a-tree Philadelphia Parks and Rec This form is short, but it can take a year before your tree is plantedhttps://www.phila.gov/services/trees-parks-the-environment/tree-related-services/get-a-street-tree/

PHS Gardening Contest Deadline Extended to June 26

June 22, 2020

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE PHS GARDENING CONTESTRegister by Friday, June 26! There is still time to enter the PHS Gardening Contest! The deadline to register and submit your photos has been extended through this Friday, June 26! We encourage gardeners to explore gardening techniques that bring you health, joy, and well-being at home during this … More PHS Gardening Contest Deadline Extended to June 26

Recycling Is Now Every Other Week

April 6, 2020

Recycling Collections Reduced to Every Other Week Pickup As the City continues to address the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Streets Department has been challenged with maintaining trash and recycling collection on a consistent schedule. Effective Monday, April 6th, the Philadelphia Department of Streets introduces additional changes to its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recycling materials … More Recycling Is Now Every Other Week