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Infrastructure

Unsecured barge on Schuylkill River
Urban Planning

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

Barnegat Bay
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

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

A digital information sign at Norristown’s municipal complex advertises the 2020 census. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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

A worker hands a piece of lead pipe to a colleague as they work to remove water service lines Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 in Trenton, N.J. The city announced it is replacing 37,000 lead pipes over five years as part of an an effort to remove the potentially harmful pipes. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)
Courts & Law

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

Lead service lines being replaced in Newark, summer 2019. The city’s replacement program is expected to be completed well ahead of schedule. A schedule for the rest of the state is up in the air. (Governor's office)
Health
NJ Spotlight

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

Weather forecasts predict temperatures higher than normal for this summer. With public pools closed for the season and limited access to air-conditioned public spaces, keeping cool will be a challenge. (Chinnapong/Big Stock)
The Pulse
Science

The Science of Staying Cool

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 48:28
Traffic jams the Garden State Parkway across the Great Egg Harbor Bay Inlet Bridge near Ocean City, N.J.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Urban Planning

N.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

A SEPTA employee  walks between two El cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘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

Plastic debris, including tampon applicators and straws, floats on top of sewage and stormwater at the Southwest water pollution control plant in Philadelphia. Water department officials recommend not flushing anything down the toilet except toilet paper. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Urban Planning

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

A sinkhole on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County revealed part of the Mariner East 1 pipeline. The sinkhole was caused by construction of the Mariner East 2 line, which cuts through unstable limestone. (Rosemary Fuller/Provided)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Sunoco to pay $200,000 fine, must increase oversight following investigation of aging Mariner East 1 pipeline

Public Utility Commission approves settlement, calls for 'remaining life' study

6 years ago

Public works crews were analyzing the water main break and city police blocked off access to the gusher. (Cris Barrish/WHYY News)
Community

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

A playground on Powelton Avenue, purchased from the City of Philadelphia for $1, has been sold to a developer. (Kelly Brennan/WHYY)
The Why
Community

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 12:59
The city's street sweeping pilot in June 2019. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why 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

Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

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

A street is shown at nighttime, with a few passersby walking by.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

6 years ago

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