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Environment

The Tacony Creek
Science

Hundreds of rain gardens and ‘green’ projects later, what is Philly’s next plan to stop raw sewage from spilling into local waterways?

For years, Philadelphia has built rain gardens to prevent stormwater and sewage from entering waterways. Are those efforts enough?

24 hours ago

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Technology to remove microplastics sits near a body of water
Science

Princeton University alumni use new technology to treat microplastics at Atlantic City wastewater plant

The new technology aims to prevent microplastics from entering the Atlantic Ocean.

2 days ago

The 300-megawatt data center in Vineland, N.J., is being developed by DataOne
Science

Vineland residents plan to sue data center over unpermitted natural gas engines

The data center in South Jersey was fined last month for operating natural gas engines without a permit.

3 days ago

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a worker turns on a blower that sprays a mist of water over an excavation area
Urban Planning

How will the EPA excavate 68,000 cubic yards of toxic material from a contaminated site in Port Richmond?

After 26 years beneath a tarp, the Franklin Slag Pile has been uncovered for excavation. The EPA will monitor air quality during removal.

4 days ago

The metal shredder at EMR’s facility in Waterfront South
Community

Camden scrap metal recycler EMR awards first grant to community nonprofit following fires

The grant to Mighty Writers comes weeks after the city sued EMR, claiming the company violated an agreement to donate funds.

5 days ago

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Leaves crunch underfoot at the Morris Arboretum.
Community

Autumn is here, and leaves are falling. What should Philadelphia residents do with them?

Fallen leaves naturally fertilize the soil as they decompose, returning vital nutrients to the ground.

6 days ago

Sam Hoadley points out some blooming goldenrod
Science

Delaware’s Mt. Cuba Center touts the benefits of native goldenrods

Goldenrods are not to be confused with ragweed. These fall-blooming native plants don’t trigger allergies and insects love them.

1 week ago

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A Sunoco sign is visible outside a gas station
Politics & Policy

Sunoco pipeline leak similar to Upper Makefield spill prompts federal directive

The order comes after Energy Transfer identified a 600-gallon crude oil pipeline leak in Michigan similar to the one discovered in Bucks County last year.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:57
An air quality monitor stands among flowers and vegetables in a garden with Greg Jenkins
PlanPhilly
Science

A network of air quality monitors grows in a formerly redlined area of West Philadelphia

The network will provide residents of formerly redlined areas of West Philly and Harrisburg real-time info about the air they’re breathing.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Science

In Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, plans for a temporary solution to flooding hit a snag

The issue with temporary HESCO-style flood barriers comes after a plan for a levee in Eastwick was deemed not viable.

2 weeks ago

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The remediated SS United States in Mobile, Alabama
Community
Billy Penn

SS United States gets date for its final voyage to the bottom of Florida’s coast

Okaloosa County has set the time range the historic ocean liner will be turned into the world’s largest artificial reef, after securing final federal approvals.

2 weeks ago

A firefighter sprays foam on smoldering bush
Politics & Policy

Delaware bans toxic firefighting foam used for fuel fires

The firefighting foam used to extinguish fuel fires has contaminated drinking water supplies nationwide.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:18
Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon Valley Park
Science

Anglers warned to not eat PFAS contaminated fish from the Wissahickon watershed

Environmental regulators found high levels of PFAS chemicals in fish tissue sampled from the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries.

3 weeks ago

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A drop-off at Bethany Beach
Weather

Delaware leaders call for more federal funding to help rebuild beach dunes following nor’easter damage

Some beaches saw significant dune loss following the recent nor’easter. However, regular nourishment projects are almost fully federally funded.

3 weeks ago

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Seth Shapiro standing inside the offices of PGW.
Community

Philadelphia Gas Works CEO got free trips to Phillies spring training, but didn’t disclose required details on state ethics form

PGW spends millions in ads with the MLB team. The utility’s CEO is in apparent violation of state ethics law for not disclosing the value of the accepted gifts.

3 weeks ago

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