Infrastructure
Study: Storm surge barrier a ‘viable option’ at numerous N.J. inlets
Is a storm surge barrier at New Jersey inlets an option to mitigate back bay flooding? A joint federal and state study as it's a "viable option."
7 years ago
1,000 drivers revving up to test idea of replacing fuel tax with mileage-based user fee
Delaware won a third federal grant to explore the pros and cons of a system that would charge drivers a tax based on how far they drove.
7 years ago
Driving in Philly: What’s behind the city’s traffic
Why is congestion so bad in Philadelphia and how can transportation be improved for drivers, cyclists, walkers, and everyone in between?
Air Date: February 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:37Congressman slams NJ Transit over ongoing Atlantic City Rail Line closure
The shutdown of rail service between Philadelphia and Atlantic City that began late last summer is going to last a few more months, officials say.
7 years ago
The census citizenship question / ACA contraceptive coverage / Philly’s deadliest roadway
Guests: Ari Berman, Allison Hoffman, Jason Laughlin ...
Air Date: January 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Governor stresses unsafe lead levels in N.J. water but offers no quick fixes
Gov. Phil Murphy says it’s time to do something about New Jersey’s aging water infrastructure but calls it a national problem that "requires a national solution."
7 years ago
Danish company seeks to build offshore wind farm 15 miles from Atlantic City
A Danish energy firm has submitted a bid to build New Jersey's first offshore wind farm.
7 years ago
Solar co-ops grow in Western Pa.
While the bulk of solar energy in Pennsylvania exists in the eastern half of the state, co-ops are popping up across western part of the commonwealth to help people go solar.
7 years ago
Penn State study says most of Pa. lacks access to high-speed broadband
Statewide research from Pennsylvania State University finds that there’s a severe lack of connectivity to broadband internet for much of Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Union scores hot win over real estate industry in fire code battle
City officials are brokering a deal they hope will extinguish a feud over Philadelphia’s fire code.
7 years ago
Philly airport expansion advances with $5.5M land acquisition plan
City Council's Committee of Public Property and Public Works has approved the purchase of a 15-acre property in Lester, Tinicum Township.
7 years ago
From trucks to trails, Philly’s new $181 million bond will pay for improvements citywide
A new dock for dragon boats, HVAC systems for the city’s homeless shelters, and a cap for I-95 along Penn’s Landing are among the capital projects.
7 years ago
Philadelphia plans a massive solar plant in Adams County
The city wants to use energy from the plant to power its operations.
8 years ago
Inspired by King of Prussia, West Chester ramps up campaign to restore rail service
The committee has spent the last four years figuring out how to restore the Chester County suburb's Regional Rail service, which was cut in 1986
8 years ago
New partnership will protect 475,000 Philly homeowners from sewer snafus
A new partnership will provide 475,000 eligible homeowners an affordable water and sewer line protection plan for about $8 a month.
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