Infrastructure
Power outage strands some on boardwalk rides
A power outage brought rides at a New Jersey boardwalk to a halt, leaving some passengers stranded.
8 years ago
Water main break sent 15 million gallons of water rushing through downtown Philly
A large water main break flooded a number of streets in downtown Philadelphia early Tuesday.
8 years ago
New stormwater basin reduces flows into Philadelphia sewer system
The new facility will capture 60 million gallons a year of runoff from 20 commercial properties in Northeast Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Baby steps toward SEPTA Key at Jefferson Station Monday
Starting Monday, SEPTA is activating turnstiles for regional rail passengers at Jefferson Station. It's part of the changes involved in getting SEPTA Key up and running.
8 years ago
N.J. towns impacted by Superstorm Sandy can compete for flood mitigation grants
A New Jersey official has announced a grant competition for the municipalities in the nine counties most impacted by Superstorm Sandy for flood resiliency planning.
8 years ago
Rescuers seeking 1 man still missing in Maryland flooding
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — One man remained missing after flash flooding tore down historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, and ...
8 years ago
Residents wait wearily as Water Dept. takes months to replace sewers and mains
According to Philadelphia Water Dept. spokesman Joe DiGiulio, the average water-main replacement takes about a month, and replacing a sewer takes about three to four months.
8 years ago
Listen 2:28City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Mayor Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout Philly took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing out of a City Council committee on Monday.
8 years ago
Past due: Plan to stop water shut-offs sputters as rate hike looms
Salima Ellis tries hard to pay her water bill in full every month, but often it's difficult to find the $80 or so she needs to keep the H20 flowing and her account up to date.
8 years ago
Puerto Rico officials say they’re ready for hurricane season, but worries mount
Officials also said they have pre-positioned emergency generators at critical facilities like police and fire stations and hospitals.
8 years ago
Puerto Rico: The recovery continues
Guests: Danica Coto, Catalina Jaramillo, Syra Ortiz-Blanes Seven months after Hurricane Maria, power is still not entirely restore ...
Air Date: May 9, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:47Protection for the steel industry is as old as America
President Trump's tariffs on imported steel aren't the first time the industry has gotten protection from the U.S. government.
8 years ago
Delaware preps for driverless cars
While the technology of self-driving cars get most of the attention, lots of tech is being added to Delaware's road infrastructure to prepare for cars of tomorrow.
8 years ago
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