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Weather

Thousands of PECO customers still without power as dangerous heat wave intensifies

PECO is working to fix outages from last week’s storm. But thousands of customers are without power for A/C as temperatures soar.

1 month ago

A line of tanks at a PFAS treatment plant in Stanton, Delaware
Science

Veolia removes toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in New Castle County, Delaware

Veolia’s plant in Stanton previously detected PFAS levels above federal regulations.

1 month ago

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Weather

Philly cooling centers open, water shut-offs pause Sunday for dangerous heat wave

The National Weather Services is predicting a high temperature of 97 degrees Sunday, with the heat index expected to be above 100 degrees.

1 month ago

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Weather

Montgomery County issues Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for next week. Here’s what to know

Residents can access cooling centers in Norristown and Pottstown during the heat emergency.

1 month ago

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Science

It’s Pa.’s spotted lanternfly season. Here’s what researchers know and want you to do

More than a decade after the spotted lanternfly landed in Berks County, Pa. researchers are learning more about what eats them, and what makes them thrive.

2 months ago

Construction workers labor in the hot sun on June 19, 2025. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Weather

Philly will be hit by a high heat and humidity wave. Here’s what to expect and how to stay safe

The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C are at highest risk.

2 months ago

Elizabeth Lankenau
Community

‘There is no substitute’: Philly advocates and officials defend EPA regulation as agency seeks rollbacks

Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.

2 months ago

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Science

New Castle County residents seek accountability from Delaware City Refinery, regulators

Residents are calling for tougher environmental laws, and want regulators to evaluate what could have been done differently.

2 months ago

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NPR
Community
NPR

Climate change is driving more flood risk. This solution is helping towns adapt

Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.

2 months ago

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Science

Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project

While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.

2 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

West Philly’s Summer Winter Community Garden will be preserved through land trust

The Powelton Village community garden is located in an area facing development pressure, says Jenny Greenberg of Neighborhood Gardens Trust.

2 months ago

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Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery equipment repaired, in operation, after almost 3 weeks

The refinery reported emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide at rates as high as 1,450 per hour over the past couple weeks. Officials say air quality remains good.

2 months ago

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Weather

Philadelphia area expected to see a warmer and wetter summer than normal

Thursday is forecast to be Philly’s first day of the season that tops 90 degrees. It comes with a Code Orange air quality alert.

2 months ago

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, center, speaks
Science

Pa. Republican congressmen applaud Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules

Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers say it will boost the state’s economy. Environmental groups say it will worsen climate change and harm public health.

2 months ago

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Chester Water Authority building
Courts & Law

Chester retirees sue receiver over Chester Water Authority sale process

The Official Committee of Retired Employees filed a legal complaint against the city of Chester’s receiver urging a bankruptcy judge to compel the receiver to change course.

2 months ago

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