
Infrastructure
3,000-plus illegally dumped tires found in dredging of Schuylkill River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that more than 3,000 tires have been hauled out of the River during the second phase of the project aimed at clearing the river.
2 months ago
‘We want to know, what are you doing?’: Eastwick residents question officials on proposed levee
Residents of a flood-prone Philly neighborhood learned more about a proposed 15-foot levee near their homes during a meeting Wednesday.
2 months ago
Philadelphia Water Department project the source of Roxborough explosion that injured 6 workers
An explosion at the site of the Flat Rock Dam project left six workers in critical condition. The project would reconnect the Manayunk Canal to the Schuylkill River.
2 months ago
Large water main break floods portion of Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast Philadelphia
The break was reported around noon Thursday between Woodhaven and Comly roads.
2 months ago
Sixers Arena on Market East, Madame Fromage, Flags and Vexillology
The ongoing debate surrounding the 76ers arena on Market East has reached a boiling point, with multiple stakeholders now entering the fray. We have the latest updates.
Air Date: October 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday “these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient."
3 months ago
Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams
The announcement comes a month after the USGS found 76% of waterways in the state contain PFAS.
3 months ago
Listen 5:56Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
Libya’s top prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city.
3 months ago
A 1,400-foot levee could be built in Eastwick. Here’s what you need to know
In a long-awaited study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended the levee to reduce flooding in the low-lying Philly neighborhood.
3 months ago
New Jersey gets $425M in federal transit funds for train and bus projects
The money will be divided between NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation.
3 months ago
Parts of I-95 in Philly to be reduced to 2 lanes as reconstruction continues
The new beams are the first sign of permanent repairs to the formerly damaged structure.
3 months ago
Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is considering a case that puts at stake millions of dollars that help local governments manage stormwater runoff.
3 months ago
the collapse of public transit,” said a local software developer, “everyone’s job description’s got to be rewritten.”
4 months ago
A Philly environmental leader’s grand vision to turn vacant lots into a new park system
Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.
4 months ago
Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding
More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
4 months ago