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Community

New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday

A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Cheltenham Twp. introduces compromise proposal to address aging libraries, pools and community centers

How the township decides to renovate or consolidate its aging facilities has become a growing point of contention.

2 years ago

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From bike gear, jerseys to bike trails - lots to talk about ahead of the expo on March 16 and 17.
Photo: Bina Bilenky
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Bike 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

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A building with a sign that reads PECO
Money

‘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.

2 years ago

The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

New 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.

2 years ago

Researchers test water samples in a lab
Politics & Policy

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.

2 years ago

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Road sign saying the ramp is closed
Urban Planning
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Prepare 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.

2 years ago

Clockwise from left: Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia on July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke), Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin in 2023 (AP Photo/Chris Szagola), 9th and Market Streets (Philadelphia Fashion District), Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, and Boston Celtics' Robert Williams III. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Studio 2

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

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Brendan Boyle speaking a podium, with a giant check
Urban Planning

Let 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.

2 years ago

The Greyhound bus station in Richmond, Va., sits on prime real estate. Developers now plan to raze it and build apartment towers and retail space. It's one of many bus stations being shut down
NPR
Urban Planning

Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut

Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.

2 years ago

Ships on the Delaware River with the bridge in the background
Science

‘An upward direction’ for the Delaware River: UPenn researchers recommend ways to make swimming safer

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.

2 years ago

A sand dune on the beach
Science

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.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

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.

2 years ago

Supporters cheer before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Studio 2

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

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