Sophia Schmidt

The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.

The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.

The city claims the companies knowingly deceive consumers into believing that plastic bags are recyclable, when, in fact, they are not.

The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.

The proposal would require the city to rethink its waste disposal contracts after they expire next summer.

Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.

The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.

The nonprofit Discovery Pathways says equipment, including life jackets, boat paddles, fishing rods, kayak seats and power tools, was damaged.

A roughly 21% fare hike will also go into effect that day.

None of the schools that received Solar for Schools grants have told the state they’re pulling out due to federal tax credit rollbacks.

The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.

The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.