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A white van drives through Camden as part of a mobile air monitoring project
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

3 months ago

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microplastic debris
National
Sustainability

Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.

3 months ago

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Team of multiethnic developers is meeting to review the data analysis of marketing
Higher Education
Politics

For decades, millions used a website to test their biases. Now, funding has dried up as Trump targets DEI programs

Two local researchers explain why the site matters to their work, and the field of social psychology.

3 months ago

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People walking along the beach picking up trash.
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

3 months ago

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PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Energy
Pennsylvania

Your PECO bill could increase by $20 each month starting in 2027

The utility wants to raise its rates for electricity customers and suburban natural gas users. The CEO of PECO's parent company, Exelon, made more than $15.6 million in 2025.

3 months ago

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A firefighter sprays foam on smoldering bush
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey firefighters take toxic PFAS firefighting foam off their shelves

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

3 months ago

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La pintura con plomo de las viviendas
Delaware
Public Health

El programa de eliminación de plomo de Delaware no logra satisfacer las necesidades de reparación en los hogares donde residen niños intoxicados, según revela WHYY News.

El estado gastó $4 millones para eliminar los riesgos en 30 viviendas. Solo queda suficiente dinero para realizar trabajos en una pequeñísima fracción de las propiedades.

3 months ago

Zac Landicini by the data center in Vineland being constructed
Infrastructure
New Jersey
Public Health
Technology

Vineland residents are protesting AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions

The project in South Jersey, already under construction, is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft.

3 months ago

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a power line
Energy
Pennsylvania

Precedent-setting Pa. rate case would protect residential electricity customers from data center costs in PPL territory

It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.

3 months ago

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Katharine Burr Blodgett, in her laboratory, examines a tube that was coated to make the glass non-reflecting, circa 1935. (Courtesy of the Museum of Innovation and Science)
The Pulse
Technology

Unearthing the Hidden Stories of Women Scientists

A look at several great women in science — and why so many of them, and their contributions, have been forgotten.

Air Date: March 20, 2026

Listen 49:34
File: The ChatGPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen
Kids
Philadelphia
Technology

How does AI affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.

3 months ago

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The contaminated Bishop Tube site in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Environmentalists say DEP has neglected the cleanup over many years
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Deal reached to clean up toxic Bishop Tube site in Chester County

The site’s former operators will pay $11.4 million to pay for the cleanup. Plans to build townhomes on the site remain in limbo.

4 months ago

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A man crosses out the words later, tomorrow and next week. He circles the word, now.
The Pulse

Already Forgotten About Your New Year’s Resolution? Here’s Why

We talk with productivity expert Chris Bailey about achieving goals, who says aligning them with our values is key.

Air Date: March 10, 2026

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A sign on the side of the road reads
Animals
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads

Pa. wants to reduce vehicle collisions with animals using wildlife corridors

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

4 months ago

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A photo of a Black bakelite telephone. (Darren Pullman/Bigstock)
The Pulse
History
Technology

Hello? From Bell’s First Call to Gen Z’s Telephobia: 150 Years of the Telephone

On the 150th anniversary of the world’s first call, we look back at how the telephone changed the world.

Air Date: March 6, 2026

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