
Infrastructure
Could vibrations help water utilities find lead pipes? Researchers in Philly are trying
The federal government is requiring water utilities to identify service lines made of toxic lead. Researchers in Philly are trying to find an easier way.
4 months ago
Listen 4:47SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station
The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.
4 months ago
Philadelphians could get millions of dollars in home repairs tied to Hurricane Ida flooding
Philadelphia got over $163 million in federal recovery money tied to Ida. The city plans to spend nearly a third of it to improve housing.
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Aqua, East Whiteland, and PUC to ask for second look at court ruling barring utility sale
Some Pa. ratepayers saw the recent court ruling as a rebuke against rising water and sewer bills. Now, Aqua and a township in Chester County are seeking corrective action.
4 months ago
SEPTA and Amtrak are reconnecting their train stations at 30th Street
The below-ground connection used to exist, and it’s coming back thanks to a huge, federally funded renovation.
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Your self-guided tour of Bucks County’s covered bridges
There used to be at least 50 such bridges in the county. Only a dozen 19th-century covered bridges remain.
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How a recent court ruling could put the brakes on water and sewer privatization in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court found a state commission should not have approved the sale of a municipal sewer system to a private company.
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Stakeholders are aiming to partner with officials to raise money for the Cecil B. Moore branch, and to direct the neighborhood engagement.
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Harris says new rule means ‘thousands of dollars’ for workers on federal construction projects
Harris' office says 1 million construction workers with jobs on $200 billion worth of federally supported projects will benefit.
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Newark residents could win a year’s worth of free water if they check for lead pipes
Lead can seep into drinking water through service lines that connect to buildings and homes.
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Listen 2:11Four takeaways from City Council’s hearing on Philly’s crumbling school infrastructure
The district says it’ll have a master plan for dealing with facilities completed by June of next year.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro says millions will go to help train workers for infrastructure projects
Organizations doing infrastructure work stand to benefit significantly from a new training program.
4 months ago
Trenton’s Route 29 Boulevard Project takes a step forward
The city hopes that a redesign of the state highway will restore public access to the Delaware River waterfront.
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Delaware Memorial Bridge gets a $93 million upgrade to protect against ship collision
A multimillion dollar project is underway at the Delaware Memorial Bridge to enhance its protection system and prevent future collisions like the 1968 tanker.
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How to filter PFAS out of your tap water
A new report finds almost 50% of tap water contains PFAS. Here’s what you can do to reduce it from your drinking supply.
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