Philadelphia Office of Sustainability

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Due to extremely cold weather, a #CodeBlue will be in effect from 3 p.m. today, 1/2/2025, until further notice. To get help for someone who's living/sleeping outdoors call @PhiladelphiaGov's #Homeless Street Outreach Team at (215) 232-1984

Philly Stat 360 is measuring what matters to Philadelphians! Use the City's new website to see how well @PhiladelphiaGov is doing to provide the most important services to our residents. 🔗: phila.gov/PS360

Light up the night: Officials tout progress of streetlight improvement project on.nbc10.com/Mmew22n

📢 We're proud to announce that the City of Philadelphia has achieved a LEED Platinum certification! Through @USGBC's LEED for Cities and Communities program, we will continue improving sustainability and quality of life for all residents. Learn more 👉phila.gov/2024-11-12-cit…

Winter is coming! The North Philly Resource Hub is accepting donations of coats and other winter apparel to distribute to the community throughout the winter. Donation drop-offs and pick-ups at Mi Salud Wellness Center Mon- Thurs: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Recently featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, volunteers are needed for the 2024 Fall Cleanup! 🍂 inquirer.com/news/philadelp… Are you interested in Volunteering?👀 Register today by clicking the Link below! loveyourpark.org/events/lyp-fal…

Fun, friends, beautiful parks! We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. The fall season runs through October 31! Find a park near you. #WeWalkPHL #PPR #MyPhillyPark #GetHealthyPhilly @myphillypark myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall-24/

⏰ Today is the LAST day to register for the 2024 Presidential Election! 🗳️ Satellite Election Offices are open until 6 P.M. for in-person registration. Find an SEO at vote.phila.gov/seos, or register online by midnight at vote.phila.gov/register. #PhillyVotes

📢 The City is building an interim flood barrier in Eastwick! Eastwick faces historic and ongoing flooding challenges that will worsen with climate change. The barrier will protect residents and increase resilience in the near term. Learn more 👇 phila.gov/2024-10-08-an-…

Ready to love your park? Registration is now open for Love Your Park Fall Weekend! 🍂 Join @PhilaParkandRec and @myphillypark to clean and green your neighborhood park from November 8-10. Register here: bit.ly/LYPfall24

Are you a beginner walker? Consider joining a We Walk PHL group at a park near you! The groups meet several times a week and it’s free to join! myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall-24/

Temporary flood barriers will be built in Southwest Philly's low-lying Eastwick neighborhood, where flooding from the Cobbs and Darby creeks has threatened residents for decades. trib.al/6XQS4Ln

Unwanted bulk items in your home, like a hot water tank or stove? Get rid of them through the city's new Residential Bulk Collection Program ow.ly/Mram50TA9gj.

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Energy Conference: Empowering Change through Energy Collaboration! On October 17, we will engage city, utility, and community leadership for a full day of discussions to advance energy equity and climate change preparedness.

Join us this Sunday at FDR Park for API PA's first environmental resource fair to learn about programs for our community! Come learn ways you can go green and access resources like help with energy bills and other ways to save money and live sustainably.

Fun, friends, beautiful parks! We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. The fall season runs through October 31! Find a park near you. myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall-24/

📢The 2024 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund is OPEN! The Fund will provide $15,000 grants to 20 organizations and projects working towards long-term environmental justice in Philadelphia. Learn more & apply ▶ phila.gov/2024-08-26-cal… @WilliamPennFdn

Our friends @TTFWatershed @OlneyCultureLab are hosting their FREE annual Tacony Creek Park Music and Art Fall Festival!🍁 Ring in the fall with hayride, music, crafts, and bike rides with Independence Youth Cycling on Saturday, October 5, 1pm-5pm. ➡️ ttfwatershed.org/fallfest2024/

Philadelphia is starting to carry out its plan to become a greener, shadier city. The city, the School District of Philadelphia and a group of nonprofits will soon start spending a $12 million USDA grant to plant, maintain and protect trees in the city. bit.ly/3MSbuU1

We want to hear from YOU! What concerns do you have about natural and human-caused disasters? The information you provide will help us coordinate activities to reduce the risk of future injury or property damage for you and others. bit.ly/4dNUkTD