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Biden finalizes rule restoring broad environmental review of big projects
A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.
3 years ago
The bikes are back. Wilmington announces the return of Grand Prix weekend
Some of the top cyclists in the country will race through the streets of Wilmington this May after a two-year pandemic break.
3 years ago
Russia ratchets up battle for control of eastern Ukraine
After a Russian push to the capital failed to overrun the city, the Kremlin declared that its main goal was the capture of the eastern Donbas region.
3 years ago
Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules
Here's a look at how U.S. transportation centers and providers are responding to a decision by a federal judge to throw out a national mask mandate for public transit.
3 years ago
SEPTA says masks will not be required in vehicles, stations, and concourses
The announcement came after a federal judge struck down the mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation.
3 years ago
PECO to add 1,550 trees to Philadelphia’s urban canopy
The energy company’s ReLeaf program will plant a new tree for every tree removed for electrical maintenance.
3 years ago
Community College of Philadelphia expands scholarship program
The expansion is designed to include students who have taken a break, and those who have graduated from a high school outside of Philadelphia, among others.
3 years ago
Across Pa., progressive incumbent Dems aren’t getting party endorsements
The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.
3 years ago
Tree-plantings and trash walks: Earth Day 2022 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from tackling litter to expanding the city’s tree canopy.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet goal for reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, the EPA says
The agency says it will take stronger actions to curb water pollution in the state.
3 years ago
Bird flu found at Lancaster County poultry farm
Area quarantined — 1.4 million chickens killed to prevent spread.
3 years ago
As mask mandate returns, Philly reports higher COVID case numbers
The city of Philadelphia's renewed mask mandate went into effect today, as the city's infection rate has nearly doubled over the past two weeks.
3 years ago
Following violent weekend, Philly DA Krasner points to COVID impact on crime prevention efforts
DA Larry Krasner says crime prevention programs are key to curtailing the violence that has spiraled out of control during COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Mass shooting wave rattles communities large and small in U.S.
Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a month of rampant gun violence that's touched both big cities and small, and rural communities.
3 years ago
N.J. adds second class of troopers to combat retirements and other challenges
Citing the need to increase the number of enlisted troopers, state officials announced an additional training class for 2023.
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