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A North American River Otter swimming
Animals
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Pennsylvania
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The Allegheny Front

River otters in Western Pennsylvania: An environmental success story

North American river otters once lived in every major river system in Pennsylvania. But because of development, otters largely disappeared from the state by the early 1900s.

2 months ago

A screenshot of the DelDOT traffic camera livestream capturing the Delaware City Refinery
Delaware
Energy
Environment

Delaware City Refinery’s toxic air pollutant release continues, but state says no threat to public health

Repairs to a broken air pollution control device could take two more weeks, a refinery official said.

2 months ago

A person fills up a jug of water from a faucet.
Delaware
Energy
Environment

Delaware lawmakers tackle toxic PFAS, as Trump administration weakens regulations

The EPA regulated "forever chemicals" last year, but recently proposed to rescind certain restrictions.

2 months ago

Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Public Safety

‘Boiler failure’ at Delaware City Refinery releases toxic air pollutants

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

2 months ago

The Pulse

Sharks — From Fear to Fascination

On this rebroadcast of The Pulse: Before dinosaurs, before trees — even before Saturn had its rings – there were sharks. The fierce p ...

Air Date: May 30, 2025

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Inside the warehouse
Business
Delaware
Technology

Why Amazon is doubling down on robots at its massive Delaware fulfillment center

About 4,500 people are working inside Amazon’s fulfillment center in Wilmington at any given time. After renovations, some of their newest coworkers will be robots.

2 months ago

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A man holds a young falcon chick
Animals
New Jersey
Public Health

U.S. peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

City falcons have successfully added buildings and bridges to the their natural habitats in cities such as Elizabeth, New Jersey.

2 months ago

Jeremy Springman and Heather Huntington pose for photo
Employment
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Penn researchers worked on USAID contracts for years. Some are now out of a job

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

2 months ago

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A longhorned tick, or Haemaphysalis longicornis, is seen through its life stages.
Animals
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Public Health

An invasive tick is swarming southeastern Pa. Here’s what you need to know

Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and animal health.

2 months ago

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Kathy Sanders lost her two grandsons, Colton (middle) and Chase (right), in the Oklahoma City Bombing terrorist attack. (Courtesy of Kathy Sanders)
The Pulse
Government

The grandmother and the bomb builder: How one woman’s search for the truth forged an unlikely bond

For 30 years, Kathy Sanders has sought answers about the terrorist attack that killed her grandsons. She hopes a new piece of evidence will bring her closer to the truth.

2 months ago

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The Pulse

What It Takes to Prove the Truth

In the “post-truth era,” we explore standards of proof, evidence, and how we know what we think we know.

Air Date: May 23, 2025

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The ocean horizon at Long Beach Township
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

N.J. beaches are in excellent condition ahead of Memorial Day, officials say. But they warn of cuts to federal data collection

A mild winter prevented serious beach erosion. But officials worry federal funding cuts could hamper future data collection and monitoring efforts.

3 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia residents are tracking air quality and pollution from their rowhouses in real time

With the fate of EPA regulations uncertain, advocates say local environmental protection efforts, like a community air monitoring network, are increasingly important.

3 months ago

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Collie Turner holding photos of her grandfather, Joseph C. Stevens,
Community Events
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Philadelphia

In Holmesburg, a vacant lot turned sunflower farm offers a place for Philly veterans to rebuild

At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.

3 months ago

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A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
New Jersey
Transportation

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The rule announced Tuesday will cap the number of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport at 28 apiece per hour.

3 months ago

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