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A firefighter sprays foam on smoldering bush
Science

New Jersey firefighters take toxic PFAS firefighting foam off their shelves

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

2 months ago

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Money

What you can do about your rising electric bills in Pennsylvania

The National Consumer Law center said that about a quarter of all U.S. households sacrificed food and medicine to pay for their energy bills in 2024.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

N.J. General Assembly passes bill requiring large data centers to pay for their grid upgrades

The bill aims to shield households and small businesses from electric bill hikes caused by large data centers.

2 months ago

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Science

Precedent-setting Pa. rate case would protect residential electricity customers from data center costs in PPL territory

It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.

2 months ago

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Bill Gates speaks
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What to know about Bill Gates’ nuclear science company planned for the former South Philadelphia refinery site

TerraPower Isotopes will manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in developing cancer treatments.

2 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker budget plan could fund more library heating and air conditioning fixes next year

Philadelphia relies on libraries as heating and cooling centers, but they frequently close due to heat or air conditioning issues.

2 months ago

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The contaminated Bishop Tube site in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Environmentalists say DEP has neglected the cleanup over many years
Science

Deal reached to clean up toxic Bishop Tube site in Chester County

The site’s former operators will pay $11.4 million to pay for the cleanup. Plans to build townhomes on the site remain in limbo.

2 months ago

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A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Money

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report

Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.

2 months ago

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a large barge is billowing smoke from a fire, while 2 small ships spray it with water to put the fire out.
Community

Scrap metal fire on Delaware River barge now under control, officials say

Piles of scrap metal burned for more than 24 hours in the Delaware Bay. The barge is owned by the Camden scrapyard EMR, which will be taking the cargo.

2 months ago

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Opponents of massive data centers protested
Politics & Policy

‘A modest start’: New Castle County passes zoning rules for regulating massive data centers

The new requirements don’t apply to data center projects already in the works in New Castle County.

2 months ago

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Nate Collins fills his landscaping truck Monday, March 9, 2026
Money

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

Gasoline prices are climbing, and many people will find some of the most immediate economic pain at the pump. But you don't have to drive a car to be affected.

2 months ago

PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Urban Planning

How PECO’s profits impact your electricity bill

Electricity rates are rising along with profits for investor-owned utilities.

3 months ago

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a large barge is billowing smoke from a fire, while 2 small ships spray it with water to put the fire out.
Community

Massive scrap metal fire on barge in Delaware Bay spews smoke throughout Philadelphia region

Firefighters are battling a massive scrap fire on the barge, which is in the process of getting towed to the New Jersey side of the bay.

3 months ago

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Money

Soaring costs of gas and cars

US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?

Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm

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President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address
Science

Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details

President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.

3 months ago

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