Topic: Trash and Litter

Memo to Madam Mayor: Clean Up Philly
By Terrill Haigler
Memo to Madam Mayor: Hire a Kick-Ass Trash Czar
The next in a series of political and policy advice to presumptive Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker looks to New York City for an idea she should steal: Appoint a sanitation commissioner
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Do Philadelphia’s Mayoral Candidates Care About the Environment?
Here’s why the managing editor of EcoWURD is doubtful about Cherelle Parker and David Oh
By Charles D. Ellison
Guest Commentary: Cleaner Streets are Key to Philly’s Success
Local business leaders on what the City must do to bring more visitors — and their economic impact — to Philadelphia
By Zach Wilcha and Greg DeShields
City Council Election 2023: Job Itzkowitz Wants to Clean Up The City
The executive director of Old City District is running for City Council At-Large with a plan that bring quality-of-life issues — cleaning streets, serving people with addiction — to every neighborhood in the city
By Courtney DuChene
Earth Day Philadelphia Guide
More than 50 years after the holiday began, there are more reasons — and more ways — than ever to combat climate change, right here in Philly
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
The Citizen Recommends: City Bright Philadelphia Saturday Cleanup
A local nonprofit combines picking up litter with help for people who are homeless. You’re invited to their next event
By Christina Griffith
Ideas We Should Steal: Clean Up Trash With Pro Sports Teams
The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy