
Infrastructure
How the township decides to renovate or consolidate its aging facilities has become a growing point of contention.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07Bike Trends and Trails, Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, Beer and Cheese – What a Pairing
With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.
Air Date: March 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:25‘Fix the mix’: Climate activists want PECO to buy more renewable energy
Climate activists want PECO to add more renewables to its energy sources and say solar and wind energy are cheap enough to make them viable for ratepayers and the environment.
1 year ago
Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts
PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.
1 year ago
Listen 1:09New Jersey beefs up its iconic Jersey Shore boardwalks with $100M in repair or rebuilding funds
New Jersey on Friday chose 18 Jersey Shore towns to share $100 million from a new program to fund repairs, reconstruction or expansions of boardwalks.
1 year ago
To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more funds for drinking water testing
The Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection is asking for funding from the state’s next fiscal budget for new water testing equipment.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Prepare for another I-95 closure as PennDOT continues work on Penn’s Landing CAP project
All lanes of I-95 South will be closed from Exit 22 to Exit 20, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.
1 year ago
Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal
The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant
The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.
1 year ago
A 27-mile stretch of the Delaware River in the areas of Philadelphia and Camden is not safe for swimming. UPenn researchers evaluate how to improve water quality.
1 year ago
North Wildwood trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches
New Jersey has fined the town $12 million for unauthorized beach repairs that it says could worsen erosion.
1 year ago
Large sinkhole opens up in Delran, N.J.
Officials say a major sewer line collapsed on Leon Ave., causing a portion of the roadway to cave in.
1 year ago
The Rise in Deadly Driving in America, National Political Roundtable
Incidents of dangerous and reckless driving have increased. We'll look at what's behind the surge. Plus, an Iowa post-mortem as the 2024 presidential election gets underway.
Air Date: January 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30What to do with aging facilities? Cheltenham Township has a multimillion dollar problem to solve
Township officials are weighing four potential plans to address aging buildings and infrastructure. Residents have varying opinions on the undertaking.
1 year ago
Listen 1:20Philly’s water infrastructure needs lots of help. Here’s what’s planned in the coming years.
The multimillion dollar plans will reduce sewer runoff into rivers and help the system better handle heavy rains and flooding.
1 year ago