
Dec. 15, 2014 12:26 pm
Why I’m Launching a Publication About Cycling
While covering social impact in Philadelphia at Generocity.org, I have learned that media coverage is a scarce resource despite countless blogs, publications and news sites. There are still so many problems — and ways of dealing with them — that the media can’t afford to cover them all equally. This means some subjects get a […]

Aug. 21, 2014 10:22 am
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Releases Latest Report on Cycling Trends
Photo via Flickr user Seth Werkheiser The Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition released its latest report on cycling trends in Philadelphia this week. The report, Bike PHL Facts, tracks ridership in the city and identifies trends in who is riding, how they are riding and what it means for cycling overall. The Bicycle Coalition collects data by […]

Aug. 20, 2014 10:55 am
Solar States Brings Visibility to Solar Energy Through Engagement and Events
Photo via Solar States Facebook page Solar States, a Philadelphia-based solar energy company, organized a bike tour last Sunday of residential and commercial solar installations. The tour started at the Crane Arts Building in South Kensington and threaded its way through a large section of the city, including Kensington, South Philly and Center City, and […]

Jul. 17, 2014 12:39 pm
Neighborhood Bike Works Teaches Youth More Than Just Cycling
The nonprofit Neighborhood Bike Works has been around in Philadelphia for more than 18 years, helping youth learn about bicycles as well as other life skills through its Youth Bike Education & Empowerment Program. “[We] started out in West Philly and we’ve expanded to other parts of the city, and what we do is we […]