Infrastructure
Officials hope tugs can remove barge from Vine Street Expressway Bridge
The Army Corps of Engineers was using the barge to dredge the Schuylkill River when it came loose in the rain-swollen river during Isaias on Tuesday.
6 years ago
Study: New infrastructure needed as pollution continues to plague N.J. beaches
The "Safe for Swimming" report found that in 2019, bacteria levels at New Jersey beaches made swimming potentially unsafe on at least one day 73 times.
6 years ago
Organizers scramble for signatures to block Norristown sewer sale
In June, the borough’s council approved an $82 million sale of its sewer system, but critics say the process is rushed and won’t benefit residents.
6 years ago
N.J. files lawsuit against Trenton, utility over water
The suit said Trenton Water Works earlier agreed to replace thousands of lead service lines and cover a finished water reservoir, but had missed critical deadlines.
6 years ago
Replacement of unsafe lead service lines delayed by pandemic’s economic fallout
Murphy administration eliminates plan to spend $80 million to start replacing the lines
6 years ago
Imagine for a moment a world without air conditioners, refrigerators, fans, or even ice. We take them for granted — but keeping cool is ...
Air Date: May 29, 2020
Listen 48:28N.J. Turnpike, Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway to increase tolls
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Turnpike Authority voted to increase tolls on the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway.
6 years ago
‘No funding security in the future’: Why we may have to wait longer for SEPTA upgrades
SEPTA may put planned improvements to SEPTA Key and other infrastructure on hold as revenues dry up and expected funds come in late or reduced.
6 years ago
Sanitary wipes down the drain bring Philly Water Dept. and Aqua Pa. pain
Maybe it’s the shortage of toilet paper. Or maybe people don’t know so-called flushable wipes aren’t so sanitary when they create a ‘fatberg’ in the pipes.
6 years ago
Public Utility Commission approves settlement, calls for 'remaining life' study
6 years ago
Water main break in downtown Wilmington a real gusher
City crews are on the scene trying to determine the source of the downtown leak.
6 years ago
Who benefits from Philly’s $1 land deals?
In the 1990s, Philly created a program to sell blighted properties for only $1. Here's why it hasn't quite worked out as the city intended.
Air Date: February 24, 2020
Listen 12:59Why Philly’s Streets Department is ending its experiment with leaf blowers
Philadelphia is moving away from a model for street sweeping that relied on leaf blowers amid complaints that the tools reduced air quality and exposed workers to hazards.
6 years ago
What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?
First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.
6 years ago
Bright lights, big city: How Philly’s new streetlights could make us safer
Philadelphia’s 100,000 streetlamps vary in brightness and intensity, leaving some areas darker, and more dangerous than others.
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