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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.

The solar storm that pushed the Northern Lights farther south than normal is expected to continue Sunday night and possibly into the week, but the impact won't be as strong.

Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?

Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.

The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.

A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.

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.

A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.

“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.

Parents who knowingly allow a minor to break the curfew could be punished.

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.

While a South Philly couple works to open a lesbian bar amid the “straight-ification” of queer spaces, traveling lesbian bars and WLW groups keep the sapphic scene alive.

Firearms, including homicides, suicides and unintentional injuries, are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.

The person said Monday that alarms went off on the Dali’s refrigerated containers, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.

Workers who want to keep an eye on swimmers at Philly pools this summer must register by mid-April to qualify for a $1000 bonus.