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Pennsylvania lawmakers push to eliminate litter and single-use plastic
A group of Democratic state representatives has announced a package of 13 bills that tackle environmental and health problems posed by waste, litter, and single-use plastic.
6 years ago
Wolf’s $8M to remove PFAS from Bucks water won’t solve the problem, activists say
Pennsylvania will pay to help remove unregulated toxic contaminants from 17 wells in the Bucks County communities of Warminster, Ivyland, Warwick and Warrington.
6 years ago
Philadelphia seeks to heal old Eastwick wound with a ‘village in the city’
Philadelphia’s ‘road map’ for Eastwick development moves a process 60 years in the making forward.
6 years ago
Mumps outbreak at Temple University up to 74 cases, but school closing unlikely
In the face of a rising number of mumps cases, Temple University officials don't plan to shut the school. They are considering providing booster shots at no charge.
6 years ago
Students in Pa., N.J. skipping class to urge action on climate change
‘What’s the point of preparing for a future if you won’t have one?’ said Philly’s lead organizer, Sabirah Mahmud, 16.
6 years ago
North Philly auto body shop engulfed by fire racked up safety violations prior to blaze
A North Philadelphia auto body shop that exploded into flames on Monday operated for years without proper permits or safety measures in place, according to city records.
6 years ago
PGW wins key city approval for Southwest Philly LNG venture
Philadelphia Gas Works’ planned liquefied natural gas plant won a key approval this week, moving the $60 million Passyunk Energy Center closer to groundbreaking.
6 years ago
Philly students call for Green New Deal citing spike in ‘heat days’
The only member of Pennsylvania’s delegation to support the resolution to date is Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle from Northeast Philly.
6 years ago
Environmentalists win battle to protect ‘exceptional’ streams in the Poconos
A group of resort owners had challenged DEP's new classification of headwater streams in Monroe County.
6 years ago
With no cash for trash, city mulls partnerships with private groups
Fewer public trash cans result in more litter on streets and in parks.
6 years ago
City fights filthy streets with viral video
Nic Esposito, head of Mayor Jim Kenney’s Zero Waste and Litter cabinet, isn't shy about the work it will take to clean Philadelphia's notoriously filthy streets.
6 years ago
PGW seeks approval for $60 million liquefied natural gas plant in Southwest Philadelphia
The $60 million project could produce 120,000 gallons of liquified natural gas a day.
6 years ago