Infrastructure
Black clergy group promises to put pressure on for recreation center redevelopment
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity is not happy with the state of disrepair throughout the city's parks and recreational centers.
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Orange construction barrels to be Delaware’s ‘new state flower’ with $1.4B for road projects
The federal highway funding coming to Delaware is about half of what the state spent on road projects in Gov. John Carney’s first term.
4 years ago
U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs
The move is aimed at global energy markets, but also at U.S. voters who are coping with higher inflation and rising prices ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel.
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Closing Philly’s digital divide will take influencers — the offline, neighborhood kind
One in six Philadelphians remains unconnected even after years of public and private sector efforts. More effort is needed on the ground in the city’s neighborhoods.
4 years ago
Eastwick residents want Biden’s infrastructure plan to fund Philly’s first climate migration
The infrastructure bill signed into law creates aid opportunities for communities like Eastwick harmed by flooding.
4 years ago
Dems’ sweeping social, climate bill passes divided House
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
4 years ago
House moves toward OK of Dems’ sweeping social, climate bill
The 2,100-page bill would bolster child care assistance, create free preschool, curb seniors’ prescription drug costs and beef up efforts to slow climate change.
4 years ago
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience
President Joe Biden has signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law on the White House lawn, with a smattering of Republican lawmakers on hand.
5 years ago
Pa.’s share of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal won’t arrive for a while
Some obstacles remain before much of that money starts flowing to projects in the Keystone State.
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The funds aren’t directly allocated to cities, but Philadelphia could see significant impact from the legislation.
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What the historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for N.J.
N.J. expects to receive more than $12 billion from the bipartisan bill, passed by Congress earlier this month. Here’s an explainer of what that money could pay for.
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Biden’s infrastructure bill poised to reconnect Philly neighborhoods split by highways
A portion of the Vine Street Expressway could be capped and Philadelphia’s Chinatown reconnected thanks to President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
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Energy Secretary Granholm, visiting Philly, touts infrastructure bill and expected job creation
In Kensington, Granholm said some of the new $3.5B in funds for weatherization will likely go to the Energy Coordinating Agency.
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What's in the new infrastructure bill, how will the money be spent, and what impact will it have on the country and our region?
Air Date: November 10, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Internet outage impacts Comcast customers in Philly area, other states
The service issues appear to be far-reaching as users across the country, including Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, have also reported connectivity problems.
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