Infrastructure
Viral South Philly utility pole to be reborn as green fuel
Becoming “furniture” or “toothpicks” isn’t in the cards. But the long-serving pole will liely get an afterlife of sorts, a PECO spokesperson said.
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Army Corps awards contract for Cape May County beach replenishment set to begin this fall
The work involves the dredging of approximately 425,000 cubic yards of sand from the Townsends Inlet and pumping ashore.
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Did asbestos in a Philly school cause a teacher to get cancer? It’s complicated.
A Philly teacher reportedly has cancer caused by asbestos. But should we blame the school where the person taught? It’s hard to know.
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This West Philly bridge got a makeover for its 99th birthday
The bridge was first constructed in 1920. A structural evaluation in 2017 called it “basically intolerable.” Here’s what changed.
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Major overhaul begins at downtown Wilmington’s Rodney Square
A public park in the center of downtown Wilmington is getting a long overdue makeover. But there’s still a fight over the dismantling of the square’s bus hub.
7 years ago
Rain garden in Strawberry Mansion holds water — and makes students safer
The $1.6 million stormwater project also includes a curb extension, new sidewalks, a pedestrian crossing, and six Americans with Disabilities Act ramps.
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Major power outage impacts Cape May
Electricity in two Cape May County municipalities was knocked out entirely early Thursday evening.
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Residents can ask for LED streetlights to fight crime — and then wait
Bright new lamps are already installed in some Philly neighborhoods, but the timeline for others is unclear.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers gather data in hopes of expanding broadband
The FCC estimates more than 600,000 state residents don’t have access to high-speed internet.
7 years ago
Newark to speed replacing of pipes blamed for lead in water
New Jersey's biggest city on Monday announced a plan to borrow $120M to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.
7 years ago
Poll: Broad support for Wolf’s plan to tax Pa. gas drillers to pay for infrastructure upgrades
A new poll from Franklin and Marshall College finds widespread support among Pennsylvania voters for Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to pay for infrastructure upgrades.
7 years ago
How to address New York City building emissions? One option: Start with steam
The inefficiencies of steam have gone unchecked for years. But now, that may change. Earlier this year, New York City passed a landmark law to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions
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Listen 08:36Grays Ferry Bridge is scary for cyclists and PennDOT’s rebuild won’t solve the problem
The $13.3 million reconstruction of the Grays Ferry Bridge will include a protected bike lane — but only on one half of the bridge.
7 years ago
Pa. again pledges extra help to remove lead paint from Philly schools
In what’s becoming a summer tradition, Pennsylvania will set aside money to remove lead paint from Philly schools.
7 years ago
Key Shore bridge connecting 2 towns finally reopens; no toll through Monday
The Townsends Inlet Bridge reopened at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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