Infrastructure
Residents of a gated community in Delaware say they’re worried they could lose their beloved waterfall, and a piece of history, if a dam is removed to protect fish species.
21 hours ago
Listen 4:41Biden opposes Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel. It’s an issue in some swing states
Former President Donald Trump has already said he would block the deal between U.S. Steel and its Japanese rival. Now President Biden is speaking out about it, too.
4 days ago
New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday
A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.
5 days ago
Listen 1:12How the township decides to renovate or consolidate its aging facilities has become a growing point of contention.
6 days ago
Listen 1:07Bike Trends and Trails, Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, Beer and Cheese – What a Pairing
With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.
Air Date: March 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:25‘Fix the mix’: Climate activists want PECO to buy more renewable energy
Climate activists want PECO to add more renewables to its energy sources and say solar and wind energy are cheap enough to make them viable for ratepayers and the environment.
2 weeks ago
Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts
PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09New Jersey beefs up its iconic Jersey Shore boardwalks with $100M in repair or rebuilding funds
New Jersey on Friday chose 18 Jersey Shore towns to share $100 million from a new program to fund repairs, reconstruction or expansions of boardwalks.
3 weeks ago
To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more funds for drinking water testing
The Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection is asking for funding from the state’s next fiscal budget for new water testing equipment.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Prepare for another I-95 closure as PennDOT continues work on Penn’s Landing CAP project
All lanes of I-95 South will be closed from Exit 22 to Exit 20, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.
4 weeks ago
Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal
The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant
The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.
2 months ago
Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut
Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.
2 months ago
A 27-mile stretch of the Delaware River in the areas of Philadelphia and Camden is not safe for swimming. UPenn researchers evaluate how to improve water quality.
2 months ago
North Wildwood trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches
New Jersey has fined the town $12 million for unauthorized beach repairs that it says could worsen erosion.
2 months ago