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Philly residents eligible for $25 from Delaware River spill settlement
The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.
12 months ago
Listen 1:24Water quality at Jersey beaches ‘excellent,’ officials say. But prepare for extreme heat
New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.
12 months ago
Listen 1:12Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.
12 months ago
What to do about ATVs in the city
Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.
Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:49Residents warned of possible measles exposure in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Health officials say those who aren't immunized and develop symptoms between now and June 7 should contact a doctor.
12 months ago
Delaware lawmakers revise wetland legislation amid concerns from farmers and developers
The legislation, which would protect nontidal wetlands, comes more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled certain wetlands aren’t protected under the Clean Water Act.
1 year ago
Listen 1:21After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split
Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?
1 year ago
More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park
Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.
1 year ago
New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.
1 year ago
Listen 1:46Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16Philly’s commuter foot traffic recovery stalls while Center City offices get emptier
A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, according to the annual Center City District report.
1 year ago
Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month
“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.
1 year ago
North Wildwood strengthens juvenile curfew laws ahead of summer season in New Jersey
Parents who knowingly allow a minor to break the curfew could be punished.
1 year ago
At the Jersey Shore, gusts of activity underway by friends and foes of offshore wind energy projects
Eight Jersey Shore beach towns tell state utility regulators that a wind farm proposal is more expensive than thought and will cost economic activity by driving away tourists.
1 year ago