Kenyatta Johnson’s new Eastwick task force to tackle buyout question

About 4,500 Philadelphia residents could lose access to their water, according to city officials — an 80% drop in potential water shutoffs compared to pre-pandemic times.

The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.

PhilaPort’s new 15-year plan includes a proposal to deepen the Delaware River from 45 to 50 feet.