Infrastructure
Conservation could curb future N.J. water demands
A Rutgers University study says New Jersey’s water needs could actually diminish, despite population growth, if citizens and utility systems invest in conservation.
8 years ago
Pipelines remain critical infrastructure that deserve support
The state Department of Environmental Protection recently halted work on Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline. That’s too bad. The project is critically important infrastructure.
8 years ago
Governor signs order calling for New Jersey Transit audit
The order comes after Murphy called the agency a "national disgrace" before becoming governor on Tuesday, succeed Republican Gov. Chris Christie.
8 years ago
Need for high-speed internet tops Pa. lawmakers’ agriculture agenda
Eight percent of Pennsylvania doesn't have broadband access.
8 years ago
Water main breaks keep Philly workers scrambling
About 20 mains are breaking every day, Philadelphia officials said. That pace is expected to continue into the spring.
8 years ago
Anger builds 100 days after Maria hit Puerto Rico
Though life has improved for some Puerto Ricans on the island more than three months since Maria hit, the Caribbean island is still in recovery mode.
8 years ago
For cash-strapped Johnstown, sewer system overhaul comes with hefty costs
Johnstown is not an outlier when it comes to these problems, though its situation may be more severe.
8 years ago
Kenney: Protected bike lanes needed, but so is funding to pay for them
The death of a cyclist who was struck by a privately owned trash truck last month has spurred demands for safer bike lanes.
8 years ago
‘Flush and boil’ advisory in Pittsburgh speaks to statewide infrastructure need
Many cities across Pennsylvania are struggling with outdated infrastructure, especially their water and s ...
8 years ago
‘This is pretty alarming’: Philly councilwoman returns from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez spent a week in Puerto Rico, where she reunited with family members nearly two months after Hurricane Maria struck.
8 years ago
Listen 5:15Forced out of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria, Rutgers grad looks for new home for her lab
The devastation left by last month’s powerful storm is making it impossible to continue her work on Puerto Rico.
9 years ago
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