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New Jersey communities of color grapple with lack of trees, environmental inequity
Environmental groups plan to use state funding to plant trees in environmentally overburdened neighborhoods in places like Camden, Newark, and Trenton.
3 years ago
Listen 2:19Philly Parks and Rec offering bonuses up to $1,000 in lifeguard recruitment effort
The $1,000 bonus is available for any lifeguard who submits their completed application by Apr. 15 and works throughout the summer season.
3 years ago
Advocacy coalition unveils ‘zero waste platform,’ challenges Philly mayoral candidates to commit
An agenda advocacy organizations launched Wednesday includes restructuring the city’s waste operations and rebuilding public trust around recycling.
3 years ago
Listen 1:03Philly school board asks City Council for millions in funds: ‘We need you’
The board also asked the city at its biannual meeting to provide parking for teachers near some schools to address safety concerns.
3 years ago
Listen 2:01Delaware hires its first environmental justice coordinator
DNREC wants to reach people of color and low-income communities that face disproportionate exposure to polluted water and air.
3 years ago
Unexpected Pennsylvania House speaker hopes to retain job
The rank-and-file Democrat who was unexpectedly elected speaker of the Pennsylvania House as a compromise candidate earlier this month is saying he hopes to keep the job.
3 years ago
Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead
Though smaller than its previous hike the latest move will likely further raise the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession.
3 years ago
Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs
In an abrupt change, Pennsylvania’s struggling mortgage relief program will no longer work with the private company originally hired to run it.
3 years ago
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
3 years ago
Eagles offensive guard Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio
The NFL says Sills may not practice, play or travel with the team after being indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in Ohio.
3 years ago
How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?
Here’s a look at what will stay and what will go once the emergency order is lifted.
3 years ago
Biden lawyer: FBI finds no classified docs at beach house
The FBI was conducting a planned search Wednesday of President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation.
3 years ago
76ers award Christy Rec Center kids with shopping spree for receiving good grades
Sixers player Montrezl Harrell made an appearance to help the kids pick out some cool kicks and threads.
3 years ago
Groups challenge Philly’s next mayor: End illegal dumping by 2028
A coalition of advocacy groups wants candidates running for mayor to commit to a platform of policies to end litter, illegal dumping, and other waste.
3 years ago
Listen 5:33The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.
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