Infrastructure
Montco’s Ida relief fund launches with a $10,000 anonymous donation
The fund aims to provide additional aid for residents awaiting individual assistance funding from FEMA.
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Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
5 years ago
President Biden approves Gov. Wolf’s major disaster declaration for Ida
The approval will provide funding and services through the Individual Assistance Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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House Dems begin moving parts of Biden $3.5T domestic plans
Democrats are starting to push plans for providing paid family and medical leave, easing climate change, and bolstering education through House committees.
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‘We lost everything’: Montco residents flock to resource center for help recovering from Ida
Forty-six homes are considered destroyed, 269 suffered major damage, and 91 were left with minor damage. A federal disaster declaration is expected soon.
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Extreme weather and climate resilience
Hurricane Ida caused death and destruction from the Gulf to the Northeast. Why is extreme weather becoming more severe and frequent and can we adapt?
Air Date: September 8, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Lawmakers vow action after Ida floods Gulf Coast, Northeast
Lawmakers from both parties say haunting images of Hurricane Ida show the need to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.
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Eastbound lanes of the Vine Street Expressway are back open, work continues on westbound lanes
Thousands of gallons of water were being pumped each minute from the highway in Center City.
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The science behind the Delaware Valley’s tornado summer
The remnants of Hurricane Ida generated seven tornadoes in the Delaware Valley. Why is this happening? As long as the “ingredients” are present, they can happen anywhere.
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‘Worst we’ve ever seen’: Philadelphia area rocked by Ida as 676 remains closed
Mayor Jim Kenney couldn’t say when the Vine Street Expressway would reopen in the wake of severe flooding caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida.
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Where to get help after Ida floods Philly region
A resource guide for displaced residents, flooding damage and road closures.
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Camden officials cut the ribbon on ‘The New High’
The ceremony was part all-class reunion, part celebration of the new $133 million campus, which will house four separate high schools.
5 years ago
After nearly $80,000 in repairs, PhilaMOCA threatened with demolition
The Callowhill arts venue owned by the musician Diplo faces a threat from the city over problems with the historic building’s structural integrity.
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Can’t get into your PGW account? 94,000 customers have to re-register after online update
Autopay customers still shouldn’t see any disruptions, the gas utility said.
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SEPTA workers say the pandemic revealed labor issues that go beyond paychecks
The pandemic has reshaped workers’ conception of fairness at work. For SEPTA, upcoming union negotiations will reveal just how much has changed.
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