Infrastructure
SEPTA upgrade project to disrupt travel on 3 Regional Rail lines
The Media/Elwyn line, the Wilmington/Newark and Airport lines will be affected from July 20 to Aug. 4.
7 years ago
Pa.’s widening PFAS water-contamination crisis
PFAS chemicals have been discovered in some private water wells in Bucks Couny. Why are some Pennsylvanians only now realizing their water is contaminated?
Air Date: July 15, 2019
Listen 12:54Why Philly landlords are fighting Blondell Reynolds Brown over lead
A bill requiring Philadelphia landlords to certify all rental units as lead-free could pass into law by the end of June.
7 years ago
Wolf’s infrastructure plan has bipartisan support, but not from leaders
The plan is intended to fund a range of infrastructure improvements, from roads to flood prevention.
7 years ago
The Thwaites Glacier is melting. Here’s why the Philly region should care
Scientists are racing to figure out how it much could contribute to sea level rise and impact cites and coastlines thousands of miles away, including the Philly region.
Air Date: June 3, 2019
Listen 14:31Officials: Troubled Shore bridge might reopen this summer
There's hope that a troubled bridge connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City could reopen this summer.
7 years ago
Defunct steelmaker’s 21-story headquarters in Bethlehem imploded
Crowds gathered to watch the demolition of the Pa. area's tallest building, a 21-story monolith that opened at the height of Bethlehem Steel's power and profitability.
7 years ago
Wolf still trying to sell GOP lawmakers on lofty infrastructure plan
Since January, Governor Tom Wolf has been traveling around the state shopping his new infrastructure plan to municipal and county officials.
7 years ago
Providing PFAS-free water to customers in Warminster, Horsham comes at a price
Water authorities in Warminster and Horsham have found ways to provide untainted supplies to their customers, but doing so has cost millions of dollars.
7 years ago
Public comments on Army Corps back bay study target storm surge barriers
The Army Corps says it has received 112 comments on the study, with the majority addressing the environmental impact of structural features, namely storm surge barriers.
7 years ago
Can a tax on natural gas drilling help fix Pa.’s infrastructure problem?
Wolf hopes to use a severance tax on natural gas drilling to fund broadband internet access, emergency infrastructure, and blight removal, among other things.
7 years ago
New Jersey industry groups optimistic about possible U.S. infrastructure deal
New Jersey is hopeful that the White House’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending spree will help fix its transportation problems.
7 years ago
Xi: China wants to expand sprawling infrastructure project
President Xi Jinping called for more countries to join China's sprawling infrastructure-building initiative.
7 years ago
Pa. fuel tax meant for bridge repair went to state police instead
From 2011 to 2017, $4.2 billion that could have gone toward repairing hundreds of structurally deficient bridges around the state has gone to fund State Police operations.
7 years ago
Philly’s tap water is safe. Now there is a bar to prove it.
Philly Water Bar will open every Thursday this summer, from noon to 1 p.m., in the courtyard at City Hall.
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