Infrastructure
Chester County launches survey to identify areas in need of broadband internet
The county hopes to hand off survey data to internet service providers, looking to expand broadband internet infrastructure in the region with the use of federal funds.
3 years ago
Trouble in Germantown: Potential YWCA developer is struggling to find funding
The historic property has sat vacant for years, frustrating neighbors who want to see it become a neighborhood asset again.
3 years ago
NJ Wildfires, Push for Electric Vehicles, Studio 2 Trivia
NJ DEP Assistant Commissioner John Cecil talks climate change and wildfires. Then, the major push for electric vehicles in the past several years is getting more intense.
Air Date: April 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:19New 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.
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