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Chris Rabb speaking at an outdoor rally
Science

Philly climate activists celebrate a rare win in their battle to reform PGW

A proposed settlement with PGW would lower the utility’s planned rate hikes, and force the natural gas provider to hold public hearings over climate impacts.

1 day ago

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a sign reads WE'RE NOT GETTING THERE WITHOUT SEPTA
Urban Planning

Ahead of SEPTA cuts, Philly tells residents to plan for extra commute times next week

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she has faith that lawmakers in Harrisburg will “find “common ground” and approve transit funding in the state’s budget.

1 day ago

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A bus pulling up to a bus stop
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Bus late during an emergency? This pilot program will help you get where you need without spending a dime

The pilot enhancement will apply to riders of the 110, 111, 114 and 117 bus routes that serve the Fair Acres region.

2 days ago

Close-up shot of a speed camera attached to a light pole, with City Hall in the background
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘The most dangerous street in Philadelphia’: Speed cameras will soon go live along Broad Street

The automated devices will appear about every mile between East Oak Lane and South Philadelphia.

2 days ago

Listen 1:09
Animal cruelty and the scales of justice (Eric Harris)
Courts & Law

Upper Darby woman convicted of torturing, killing animals live on the internet sentenced to probation

Anigar Monsee was convicted of posting videos to the internet of her torturing and killing animals while soliciting likes and viewers on YouTube.

2 days ago

SEPTA protesters inside Joe Picozzi’s office
Urban Planning

How the pandemic helped birth SEPTA’s budget woes

SEPTA officials slashed their way to $30 million in savings, but they still need more than $200 million to maintain service.

2 days ago

George Norcross smiles
Politics & Policy

The New Jersey NAACP is defending George Norcross and his allies in the racketeering case. Camden activists are concerned

Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.

2 days ago

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a water fountain in a school hallway
Education

Report: Many Pennsylvania school districts fail to address environmental hazards

Schools in southeastern Pennsylvania fail short on testing and remediating mold and lead.

2 days ago

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Michael Trail poses for a photo in the council chambers
Courts & Law

Norristown appoints new police chief. Not every councilmember was on board

Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s chief of police, will begin his tenure as Norristown’s top cop on Nov. 3.

2 days ago

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Baby tortoises are held by people wearing gloves
Science

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.

2 days ago

NJ Transit buses dock at Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden
Urban Planning

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy announces expanded transportation options for South Jersey

The initiatives include adding more electric buses in Camden, establishing a shuttle service between Vineland and Atlantic City and more micro-transit in rural areas.

2 days ago

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A SEPTA employee monitors trains at a regional rail platform
Community

Delaware SEPTA riders predict ‘misery’ for commuters if rail line stops rolling

About 1,300 people board trains in Delaware daily. If no funding fix is found, cuts would begin within days and the rides would stop by January.

2 days ago

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A collection of human skulls on display inside a glass case
Science

After 2 years of controversy, Mütter Museum announces new human remains policy

The new policy comes after two years of controversy involving public backlash, staff departures and high-level leadership changes.

2 days ago

High voltage electric transmission tower
Science

New Jersey seeks to rein in rising electricity bills by increasing transparency on grid operator’s decisions

Grid operator PJM is under increasing scrutiny over rising electricity costs. Lawmakers want a clearer look at how the nonprofit operates.

3 days ago

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Autumn Fingerhood speaks at the SEPTA rally
Urban Planning

Sen. Picozzi says there won’t be ‘perfect solution’ to SEPTA funding as protesters rally near his Northeast Philly office

For the second straight day, protesters gathered near the Pennsylvania state senator’s Northeast Philly office. A separate group of supporters rallied around the Republican.

3 days ago

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