Infrastructure

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.

Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.

Over a week after a chemical spill threatened to pollute Philly’s drinking water, the city confirms the chemicals have not been found in the water.

The MLK Drive Bridge was literally falling apart. $20 million in federal funding is paying for the fix.

A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.

The lights can be seen “chasing” PATCO trains as they go across the bridge, and will change colors to reflect the holidays or special occasions.

Philly’s not alone: more than 90% of U.S. transit agencies are struggling with hiring.

Tap water in Philly is now safe to drink through Wednesday. Cherri and Avi also look at the top stories in the rest of the region.

The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.

The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.

SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.

The measure would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings that are above 75 feet.

The library is the first of 12 to receive upgrades with funding from Philly’s soda tax as part of the city’s Rebuild program.

A group of lawmakers says city schools need $5 billion for repairs. They want to use some of the state’s budget surplus to fund the projects.

The city has $4 million to plan and design a cap. It will have to apply for additional funding from the federal government to build it.