Sophia Schmidt

The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.

The project is expected to cut the energy used by street lights in half, saving enough electricity annually to power nearly 3,700 homes.

Callers to the heatline tend to seek tips on staying safe, ask about free air conditioners, or report symptoms of heat-related illness, its director said.

“Whether you're in Rehoboth Beach or Cape May… you need to have a plan,” said FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney.

A civil rights investigation by the EPA over the city’s initial permitting of the facility is still ongoing.

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.

Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.

Pay attention to emergency alerts, don’t drive into floodwaters, and get to higher ground if possible.

Emergency management officials plan to use 13 libraries and 21 rec centers as cooling centers this summer.

The storm behind the deadly Bucks County flood dumped about a month’s worth of rain in two hours. It’s the sort of deluge scientists say climate change could make more common.

“These people did not drive into high water,” said Fire Chief Tim Brewer. “They were caught.”

A model ordinance released by PennFuture aims to limit impacts like truck traffic and increased stormwater runoff.