Sophia Schmidt

An investor research firm described Cicero as a “thorn in the side of investor-owned water utilities.” His last day is Jan. 31.

Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.

Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.

Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.

Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.

Roughly 40% of Pennsylvania homes are estimated to have elevated levels of radioactive radon, according to the state.

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.

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.