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Infrastructure

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Community
Billy Penn

The ‘Disney Hole’ parking lot at 8th and Market is sinking. Again

L&I promised to inspect the site — once home to the famed Gimbels department store — and issue any required violations.

3 years ago

Studio 2

Safer Streets for All Commuters, World’s Smallest Pacemaker, The Sugar in Our Food

The increase in roadway fatalities and Vision Zero, the goal to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. Plus, the World Health Organization's warning about artificial sweeteners.

Air Date: May 30, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:04
A satellite image shows Hurricane Ian making landfall in southwest Florida
Weather

Forecasters predict an ‘above normal’ hurricane season and urge communities to prepare

Even when the Philadelphia area is not hit directly by a hurricane, it can still be devastated by a storm’s remnants.

3 years ago

The Vine Street Expressway is filled like a bathtub from Broad Street to the Schuylkill River after torrential rain from the remnants of Hurrican Ida. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Philly to experience frequent heat waves, flooding, says Drexel report

Environmental scientists are evaluating the potential costs of climate change in Philadelphia — and how to prepare.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

The Towamencin fight to stop a sewer sale continues: Voters support a new local law that prohibits privatization

The suburban Philadelphia township is one of the many Pennsylvania communities battling the privatization of public water and sewer systems.

3 years ago

running water in a kitchen sink.
Community

Philly water rate hike plans draw scrutiny from City Council

The proposed rate hike will cost the average resident $15 more a month over the next three years.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

Philly’s tap water has a trust problem. Did the recent contamination scare make it worse?

Before a chemical spill threatened to contaminate Philly’s water, 42% of residents drank bottled water. The long-term impact of the incident on trust is “yet to be felt.”

3 years ago

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Community

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

The YWCA in Germantown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

an electric vehicle
Studio 2

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 43:19
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Health

Wastewater tracking system first used to find COVID clusters in Delaware now aims to combat illegal drug use

New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

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
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Community
6abc

‘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

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Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

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

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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

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

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