Infrastructure
Three Mile Island reactor to restart under 20-year Microsoft deal
The agreement marks a major step in the revival of the Three Mile Island plant, with Constellation Energy aiming to bring the reactor online by 2028 to provide clean energy.
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The march comes as Philadelphia City Council is expected to debate legislation on the proposal this fall.
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Pennsylvania law allows schools to skip lead testing, report says
PennEnvironment says school districts skip lead testing, don’t test all of their outlets and, in some cases, fail to report test results.
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Analyzing the Sixers arena impact studies
Independent reports find a new Sixers arena would provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue. It also says the project may put stress on Chinatown. Is that tradeoff worth it?
Air Date: August 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11A new apartment building will rise amid a group of Germantown landmarks
The project from Iron Stone Real Estate Partners does not need zoning approvals to move forward.
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Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’
The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.
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Temple’s former Paley Library building is getting a major makeover
The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.
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North Broad Street’s newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it
The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.
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Listen 0:58Philly street resurfacing begins this week. Here’s what to know
East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.
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Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.
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Neighbors want to see Philly’s Logan Triangle redeveloped. Will it ever happen?
The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.
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Listen 4:16Federal investigators order SEPTA to make dozens of safety fixes
A string of vehicle crashes prompted a rare, 7-month federal investigation.
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I-95 construction update: Columbus Boulevard closures to start soon
Work on the I-95 cap project will reduce Columbus Boulevard to one lane in spots, which could cause major traffic delays.
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Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking
Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.
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Listen 4:44New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.
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