Sophia Schmidt

Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures.

A state law governing utility termination expires Dec. 31. But the winter shutoff moratorium stays in effect.

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

The explosion on Jackson Street in 2021 injured three people and caused several homes to be evacuated.

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

Part of the Trolley Trail that opened last year, the century-old skew arch bridge is getting a facelift.

Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.

Part of ReadyPhiladelphia, the new alert system will provide specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood.

The latest of Mayor Parker’s “clean and green” initiatives aims to keep household trash off the streets.

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.