Infrastructure
Gov. Wolf seeks overhaul of Pennsylvania’s highway funding
Wolf proposed phasing out Pennsylvania's gasoline tax and appointed a commission to recommend alternative ways to pay for the state's needs.
5 years ago
Lawmaker calls for halt to PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, R-Cambria, said he opposes the proposals by Gov. Tom Wolf's Department of Transportation.
5 years ago
The power is back on in Texas. Now comes the recovery, and it won’t be cheap
From potential long-term rate hikes to repairs of broken pipes, Texans could be paying for years after the state's devastating blackouts.
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Sharing the city with some really wild neighbors
In cities, wildlife like raccoons and coyotes tend to elicit shrieks of horror, rather than cries for compassion. Why we should rethink our relationship with urban wildlife.
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Listen 9:18Pa. Dems push for school infrastructure to be priority in next federal stimulus
They say schools need an influx to remediate asbestos and lead, make electric and plumbing repairs and do other needed maintenance work.
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Some electricity restored in Texas, but water woes persist
Fewer than a half-million homes in Texas remained without electricity, although utility officials said limited rolling blackouts could still occur.
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Philadelphia still dumping trash with recycling, frustrating residents
Philadelphia’s system for collecting waste and recycling remains troubled nearly one year after the pandemic began.
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Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms
“There’s really no letup to some of the misery people are feeling across that area,” said Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service, referring to Texas.
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Camden’s Walter Rand Transportation Center to get major overhaul
The multi-year $250 million project includes better connecting PATCO with NJ Transit’s River Line light rail service.
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Crews rescue 11 people during massive water main break in North Philly
Crews rescued 11 people after a massive water main break flooded roads and vehicles in North Philadelphia early Tuesday evening.
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Administrative law judges recommend PUC toss out DELCORA deal
The state Public Utility Commission must sign off on the long-contested $276.5M sale of Delaware County’s wastewater system to Aqua Pennsylvania.
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Atlantic City is offering bidders the chance to blow up a former Trump casino
The Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, N.J., is scheduled for implosion next month, but the right to press the button is still up for grabs.
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Seriously, where are Philly’s public restrooms?
Public space writer Conrad Benner makes the case for public potties and talks to city officials about plans for a network of restrooms.
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Listen 7:52Biden expected to name former rival Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
Buttigieg would be the first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post.
5 years ago
Plan to replace 110-year-old N.J. bridge submitted to Congress
The new — and higher — Portal North bridge is a key component of the broader Gateway Project, which includes modernizing rail infrastructure between Newark and Penn Station.
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