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Science

New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June

Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.

6 days ago

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The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

Data centers explained: What they are, why the Philly area is seeing more of them and how they affect us

Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.

1 week ago

a water well in a town with proposals to build data centers
Science

How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year

A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.

1 week ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.

1 week ago

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says investor-owned utilities are making too much profit at the expense of ratepayers

Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”

2 weeks ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Science

Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.

2 weeks ago

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Josh Shapiro smiling as he stands on the sidelines during a football game
Science

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power

Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.

2 weeks ago

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Vehicles on display at the Kia exhibit of the Philly Auto Show
Community

Philadelphia Auto Show shifts into high gear at Pennsylvania Convention Center

The vehicle showcase returns with test-driving opportunities, one-of-a-kind vehicles and Eagles and Flyers players.

2 weeks ago

New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attends a photo opportunity in the governor's office in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Sherrill wants to freeze rate hikes. Here’s what that means for your electricity bills

New Jersey customers’ electric bills increased by as much as 20% last summer. They could rise again this year.

2 weeks ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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The roof of a data centre is pictured
Politics & Policy

Amid data center boom, Delaware lawmakers want to protect residents from electricity rate hikes

Residents are concerned that a strain on the power grid could mean higher electric bills.

3 weeks ago

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The trash incineration facility
Studio 2
Health

Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem

Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.

Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm

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Two shoppers in the cosmetics department at Target
Politics & Policy

New Jersey bans some products with toxic PFAS chemicals. Here’s what to know

People can be exposed to the so-called “forever” chemicals from household products like carpets and cosmetics.

3 weeks ago

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headquarters of American Water
Community

New Jersey American Water seeks $10 a month rate increase

The investor-owned utility said a rate increase would help fund major infrastructure projects.

3 weeks ago

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Trees covered with snow in Old City Philadelphia
Weather

Philadelphia region prepares for an expected major winter weather event

The storm could blanket the region with snow and ice and impact transportation services for a day or more.

4 weeks ago

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