Infrastructure
New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
3 years ago
Sam Baxter: The complex legacy of the man behind the water treatment plant
Philadelphia's first water commissioner transformed the city's drinking water system but "was no saint.”
3 years ago
Listen 2:08‘Like an earthquake’: 1 dead, several injured in NYC parking garage collapse
Officials say at least three people pulled from the garage are being treated for injuries.
3 years ago
Pa. to get $6 million in grants for climate change planning from the Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.
3 years ago
Philadelphia City Council to investigate city’s preparedness for drinking water threats
Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.
3 years ago
Philly Water Department confirms water continues to test clean
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.
3 years ago
Bridge repairs force 2-year detour behind the Art Museum, trail users say ‘probably for the better’
The MLK Drive Bridge was literally falling apart. $20 million in federal funding is paying for the fix.
3 years ago
Climate change could threaten Philly’s drinking water
A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Listen :595 potential pathways to solving SEPTA’s chronic operator shortage
Philly’s not alone: more than 90% of U.S. transit agencies are struggling with hiring.
3 years ago
Ep. 1: Safe Drinking Water, Delaware River Chemical Spill
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.
Air Date: March 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:30Fairmount Park’s Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge closed beginning today for pedestrians, bicyclists
The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped
SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.
3 years ago
Philly property owners push City Council to kill sprinkler bill for high-rise buildings
The measure would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings that are above 75 feet.
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