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Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery equipment repaired, in operation, after almost 3 weeks

The refinery reported emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide at rates as high as 1,450 per hour over the past couple weeks. Officials say air quality remains good.

1 week ago

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Capitol building
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania House advances bills to let child sexual abuse victims sue despite time limits

One of the bills passed the state House 122-80, with Democrats voting unanimously for it while a majority of Republicans were opposed.

1 week ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker looks on
Politics & Policy

Philly voters give Mayor Parker mixed reviews, would like to see her be more visible

Residents surveyed by The Lenfest Institute cited concerns over the mayor's "clean and green" initiative and handling of the opioid epidemic in Kensington.

2 weeks ago

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The 2000 block of Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Neighbors of Pine and Spruce streets file lawsuit to block Philadelphia’s new bicycle lane rules

A neighborhood group wants to stop the city’s plan of eliminating permit parking to make way for new loading zones and adding concrete barriers around bike lanes.

2 weeks ago

an aerial view of water being sprayed over the burned SEPTA buses
Community

Fire that damaged multiple decommissioned SEPTA buses at Philly storage yard now under control

City health officials said Friday that nearby residents can resume their normal routines after several dangerous air pollutants spiked Thursday.

2 weeks ago

Canadian wildfires burning
Weather

Canadian wildfire smoke: Hazy skies but air quality in Philly region remains good

The National Weather Service says that while skies may be hazy, wildfire smoke should remain aloft. Air quality at ground level remains good.

2 weeks ago

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Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

‘Boiler failure’ at Delaware City Refinery releases toxic air pollutants

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

3 weeks ago

St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center
Community

‘Backstabbed and betrayed’: Brookhaven to terminate lease of one of Delco’s only family shelters

Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center, one of only two family shelters in Delaware County, to vacate the premises.

3 weeks ago

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A group of people wearing 'Amy's Kisses' shirts
Community

Amy Perez’s legacy inspires domestic violence prevention efforts in Bucks County

Amy’s Kisses Foundation will use proceeds from Sunday’s walk to fund its domestic violence prevention programming.

3 weeks ago

A heavily damaged barn after a fire
Community
6abc

Dozens of animals unaccounted for after barn fire at Montgomery County animal sanctuary

The blaze broke out around 3:13 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Wiggle Goats, a rescue and sanctuary that provides lifelong care for goats and other farm animals.

3 weeks ago

Police are seen on the scene of a mass shooting in Fairmount Park
Community

Philadelphia police to boost presence in Fairmount Park after 2 killed, 9 wounded in Memorial Day mass shooting

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged parents to be the eyes and ears of city officials to prevent mass shootings like the one that occurred on Memorial Day.

3 weeks ago

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A home in Buena Vista, New Jersey is damaged by fallen trees
Weather

National Weather Service confirms ‘gustnado’ in South Jersey on Friday, dusting up winds of more than 100 mph

Winds of up to 105 mph were reported with the gustnado that snapped trees outside a Franklinville home.

1 month ago

A masted Mexican Navy training ship
Community

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.

1 month ago

Vials containing samples of PFAS
Politics & Policy

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the agency said it plans to weaken limits on harmful “forever chemicals” — roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized national standards.

1 month ago

A rendering of PennDOT's plan for Castor Avenue
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

1 month ago

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