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A volunteer helps clean up the 52nd Street overpass in West Fairmount Park in Philadephia
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In Fairmount Park, volunteers spend MLK Day tackling invasive species

Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.

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Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method

Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.

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Thousands of Bucks and Montco residents live in flood zones. A new study suggests ways to lower the risk

The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and led to the deaths of four people in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

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Philadelphians will see 15% discount on flood insurance starting in April

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

8 months ago

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Delaware proposes plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050

Delaware environmental regulators are calling for increased access to electric vehicles, and the protection of natural resources.

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A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in South Jersey sparks an investigation

The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal, which is at the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge.

8 months ago

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Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event

Delaware law does not allow residents to dispose of real trees or yard waste in landfills.

8 months ago

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New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island

Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.

8 months ago

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Money

New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar

The federal residential rooftop solar tax credits expire at the end of this year. But Philly-area homeowners have another affordable option through leasing.

8 months ago

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Concrete is a big contributor to climate change. Penn researchers say they can shrink its footprint

Concrete reabsorbs some of its carbon emissions over time. Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help supercharge that by making the finished concrete more porous.

8 months ago

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Goats snack on a Christmas tree at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood
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Your Philly Christmas tree could get a second life benefitting city gardens, trails and even goats: Here’s how to recycle or compost

Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.

8 months ago

The boardwalk on the Fairmount Water Works Trail
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Get out the vote: Why the Lower Schuylkill River should win Pa. River of the Year

From its name to its biodiversity, the river offers a range of fun and unique qualities to consider before you vote by Jan. 16.

8 months ago

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N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

9 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025

Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm

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Philadelphia’s water department wants to know whether your pipes are lead-free

Cities across the U.S. are required to find lead pipes over the next decade.

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