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Into the bog: Scientists are trying to learn more about Pa.’s unique peatland ecosystems
These unique ecosystems are vulnerable to development and climate change, and these conservationists are trying to learn more about them.
7 years ago
‘Radical idea’ from Del. company could help mitigate PFAS contamination
A company incorporated in Delaware won $100,000 EPA grant for technology that could help remove PFAS contamination that’s been found near military bases.
7 years ago
Listen 0:55VW settlement funds replace diesel with more diesel in Pennsylvania
The state plans to spend $8.5 million of its $118 million share on new school buses, public buses, trash trucks, and electric-vehicle charging stations.
7 years ago
Resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor prompts celebration in North Philly
Dozens of Philadelphia Puertorriqueños sang, danced, and gave speeches celebrating the resignation of Puerto Rico’s scandal-entangled governor.
7 years ago
N.J. Supreme Court takes case of funeral director fired for using medical marijuana
The N.J. Supreme Court will hear the case of a man who was fired from his job as a funeral director after his employer found out he used medical marijuana to treat his cancer.
7 years ago
Philly ‘health gap’ varies by neighborhood, Health Department finds
The study done by the Public Health Department, with help from Drexel researchers, shows dramatic, but unsurprising differences, within the city.
7 years ago
Laid-off Drexel medical faculty, staff to keep tuition benefit after Hahnemann closure
In a letter Friday, the dean of the medical college said those who applied for tuition remission can still collect it for themselves and their dependents.
7 years ago
More than half of Democrats support impeachment inquiry
More than half of Democrats support launching an impeachment inquiry, according to a tally by The Associated Press.
7 years ago
Wrongfully accused Philadelphia man free after 2 decades
John Miller was released Wednesday after 22 years in prison.
7 years ago
N.J. groups join lawsuit over questionable new federal lead standards
Attorney claims Trump’s EPA failed to "follow mainstream science and correctly update these standards for children’s sake."
7 years ago
Sources identify 2 officers fired over offensive Facebook posts
Independent sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed the identities of two of the Philadelphia police officers who are being fired.
7 years ago
Delaware County chemical plant fined $750,000 for air pollution violations
A chemical plant in Chester, Pa. will pay a $750,000 penalty for nearly six years worth of air quality violations as part of a settlement reached with the DEP.
7 years ago
E for exhilarating: PlanPhilly reviews Indego’s new e-bikes
Indego plans to roll out 400 e-bikes by mid-August.
7 years ago
Hospital union wants city to rezone Hahnemann property so it can’t be flipped
District 1199C wants a zoning change that would require the hospital property to be used for health care, and prevent developers from building apartments.
7 years ago
Exclusive: How these Pa. schools fortified themselves after Parkland
Through a Right-to-Know request, Keystone Crossroads obtained summaries of what schools across the state plan to purchase with an unprecedented level of state grant funding.
7 years ago
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