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Environment

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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.

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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.

1 month ago

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State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, left, and state Rep. Perry Warren, right, stand at a podium
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers push for new clean up law, a year after Upper Makefield pipeline leak

The legislation comes as Mt. Eyre residents continue to grapple with the Sunoco pipeline leak that contaminated six wells with jet fuel.

1 month ago

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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.

1 month ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Calder Garden’s Moon Alignment Series is the Zen experience we all need right now

Philly’s newest art institution is offering a unique restorative practice tied to the lunar cycle.

1 month ago

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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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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.

1 month ago

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A resident gets a hand out of the snow in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
Weather

The surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow in the Philly region

Winter is still the fastest-warming season on the East Coast. “You're always going to see variable weather patterns,” one expert said.

1 month ago

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Weather

Snow emergency remains in effect for Philadelphia as winter storm makes an icy turn

The Philly area expects at least 10 inches of snow. Crews are battling the snow and preparing for an expected transition to sleet and freezing rain.

1 month ago

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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.

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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.

1 month ago

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill holds up a just signed executive order
Science

N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know

Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.

1 month ago

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Chester Water Authority building
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court rules Chester does not have unilateral power to seize Chester Water Authority

The Chester Water Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems, serving approximately 200,000 across Chester and Delaware counties.

1 month ago

Dogs enjoy a walk in the snow in Moorestown, N.J.
Weather

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

As a potential snowstorm threatens to blanket the Philadelphia region and beyond, here are some tips to keep pets safe in the cold.

1 month ago

an aerial view of the shore in Avalon
Urban Planning

New Jersey finalizes higher elevation standards for the shore

The new rules require development in coastal flood zones to be elevated 4 feet higher to account for future sea level rise.

1 month ago

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