Sophia Schmidt

Officials say the city’s tap water is safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. They expect the contamination to clear by Thursday.

More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.

The average resident’s bill would increase more than 20% by late 2024, under a rate increase the Philadelphia Water Department wants.

Philadelphians earning below the federal poverty level spend nearly a quarter of their incomes on energy. An event Friday is designed to help.

People fighting to save community gardens in fast-developing neighborhoods say groups should not have to take on mortgages to get land.

In a hearing on the gas utility’s weather normalization adjustment, customers said the billing practice is unfair in the face of climate change.

The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.

The street sweeping program currently covers 14 high-litter areas of the city. The mayor’s budget proposal includes an expansion.

The city wants to eliminate disparities in tree coverage between neighborhoods.

Performers hope audiences leave the show feeling “energized and curious” about climate solutions.

After an opening night spoiled by weirdly warm weather, The Bearded Ladies are ready to inspire collective action against climate change using camp.

The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.