Catalina Jaramillo
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One year after Hurricane Maria, Philly a model for recovery
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, Lydia Adorno and her family came from Manatí, a municipality in the northern coast of Puerto Rico. They now have a row home in NW Philly.
6 years ago
Listen 6:27Philadelphia signs new climate action agenda
Philly will join other cities from around the world to set goals to combat climate change at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.
6 years ago
Public now welcome to stroll 50 acres along Tacony Creek in Northeast Philly
50 acres preserved for public on Northeast Philly mental health hospital grounds.
6 years ago
Feds OK deer hunting in Heinz Wildlife Refuge, near Philly airport
The bow-and-arrow hunts are planned for 10 days a year. The refuge will be closed to other visitors on those days.
6 years ago
Mixed reviews for a proposed $120M renewable-energy plant at South Philly refinery
Making energy out of trash has great environmental appeal.
6 years ago
End of temporary FEMA housing for Puerto Rican evacuees won’t be catastrophic in Philly
There were still 1,032 families living in hotels in 27 states and Puerto Rico. In Pennsylvania, only 21 families are still in hotels.
6 years ago
Asian wasp’s arrival in S. Jersey brings hope to scientists, farmers fighting stink bugs
It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.
6 years ago
Listen 6:14EPA presents plan to clean up South Jersey site with decades of chemical contamination
Federal officials will accept public feedback on the plan for the former Hercules plant in Gibbstown until Aug. 28.
6 years ago
Swimming in the Wissahickon isn’t so idyllic: There’s poop in it
Urbanization has decreased the amount of water that seeps into the ground.
6 years ago
Listen 4:43Philly to block weekend access to Devil’s Pool at the Wissahickon for safety reasons
Starting this Saturday, people hoping to cool off in Philadelphia’s most beloved swimming hole might have to change their plans.
6 years ago
A hotter topic: Building heat resilience into multifamily housing
Affordable multifamily housing is the most vulnerable building sector when it comes to extreme weather, and its residents have fewer resources.
6 years ago