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EMR employee protest in Camden, NJ
Community

‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close

A spokesperson for Camden’s mayor said the city is “undertaking all necessary legal research to move forward” with revoking EMR’s city licensure.

5 months ago

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Camden, N.J. City Council Vice President Arthur Barclay
Politics & Policy

Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says

The statement comes days after a fire at one of EMR’s scrap metal facilities — one of more than a dozen over the past five years.

5 months ago

Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Politics & Policy

Camden scrapyard to pause operations after 2-alarm fire. County officials want it shut down

The company’s statement came after city and county officials called on EMR to “fully cease” operating due to the latest fire.

5 months ago

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Mary Gay Scanlon speaking at press conference
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy

The Energy Bills Relief Act would reinstate tax incentives and speed the development of new clean energy projects.

5 months ago

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A woman speaking and pointing at panelists sitting at a table during the meeting.
Community
6abc

Packed Upper Merion meeting highlights divide over proposed data center campus

Fire officials and police officers were present as the meeting reached standing-room-only capacity, with overflow rooms and the township lobby filled with residents.

5 months ago

a person measuring the ground
Science

The U.S. Forest Service wants to move west and close regional offices, including 4 in Pennsylvania

Scientists, foresters and some in the lumber industry are concerned about losing important programs that only the Forest Service can do.

5 months ago

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Damaged buds at the winery.
Weather

Climate shifts may be impacting the wine you drink from New Jersey vineyards

Wineries say there is still wine available now, but growers are working to protect future vintages as climate shifts reshape New Jersey agriculture.

5 months ago

an aerial view of the shore in Avalon
Community

Jersey Shore ‘resilient’ as summer season attracts beachgoers

Going into the summer, meteorologists are predicting lower than typical tropical activity, setting the stage for a successful summer season at the shore.

5 months ago

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The EMR scrap metal junkyard in Camden is seen from Pier 68
Science

Camden scrap metal facility completes new fire suppression system

The new heat sensors and water cannons were part of an agreement EMR signed with the city after a four-alarm blaze at its facility in 2025.

5 months ago

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Aerial view of hurricane erin
Weather

The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse

NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.

5 months ago

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Pauline Berkowitz posing for photo
Science

Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.

5 months ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Science

Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates

The legislation would require data centers to take financial responsibility for their impact on the grid.

5 months ago

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A reservoir is seen after some of the water has dried up
Weather

New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water

Despite a snowy winter, New Jersey has not seen enough precipitation to bring streams and groundwater sources back to normal levels.

5 months ago

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A sign welcomes visitors to the Agricultural Resource Center
PlanPhilly
Community

Need a hoe, nut wheel or corn shucker? Philly’s new farm tool library has community gardens covered

The Agriculture Resource Center in West Fairmount Park will lend tools and offer free skills workshops.

5 months ago

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Children play outside a polling place at the East Passyunk Community Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Weather

Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness

Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.

5 months ago

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