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Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

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Urban Planning

New Jersey’s latest congestion relief plan? Drive on the shoulder

The DOT will reduce traffic congestion by expanding driving on the shoulder of a major central Jersey roadway.

2 years ago

The Toyota logo is seen, Sept. 13, 2023, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Community

Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag problem

The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.

2 years ago

Philly DA Larry Krasner and state Sen. Sharif Street during a press conference at the National Constitution Center last week, with a map that shows the potential coverage area of new law creating a special prosecutor for SEPTA. (Philly DA's Office)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Krasner attacks new law that allows AG to take over SEPTA cases

The new law allows the state AG to take over investigation and prosecution of crimes committed within SEPTA.

2 years ago

SEPTA police officers stand guard in the freshly cleaned stairwell at Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford line. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
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SEPTA transit police union reaches tentative agreement to end strike

Officials now say the tentative agreement will go to both the FOTP and the SEPTA Board for approval.

2 years ago

SEPTA sign
Community
Billy Penn

Here’s why SEPTA police are on strike and what it might take to end it

About 170 workers walked off the job Wednesday, the officer union’s first strike since 2019.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Loose bull spotted on train tracks near Newark Penn Station captured safely

A bull on the loose was spotted running on the New Jersey Transit train tracks in Newark on Thursday morning before it was safely captured.

2 years ago

people waiting on the sidewalk for the bus.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Reviews are mixed for Philly’s intercity bus stop after first month

The relocated stop in Northern Liberties causes ‘chaos,’ one business owner says.

2 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Community

‘This is on them’: SEPTA transit police to walk the picket line Thursday as contract negotiations stall

“[Safety is] paramount to us. But we're not here to get taken advantage of,” said union leadership following Wednesday’s strike vote.

2 years ago

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A pedestrian crosses at the westbound side of Roosevelt Boulevard on at the Banks Way crosswalk
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia poised to add automatic speed cameras to additional roadways

A bill moving through Harrisburg would expand the program to nearly a dozen more locations.

3 years ago

Listen 1:01
SEPTA Police watch Philadelphia students as they exit a subway concourse in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached

In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Health

Camden train transforms to ‘Polar Express’ for kids battling illnesses

NJ Transit and the Ronald McDonald House teamed up to give the holiday makeover to one of its River Line trains, delighting about 25 children currently staying at the house.

3 years ago

Amtrak station in Harrisburg
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania receiving $143M+ for Keystone Corridor upgrades, Buttigieg says ‘it benefits the whole state’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said fewer disruptions on the tracks will mean trains can “operate the way they’re supposed to.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:04
Electric vehicle charging station
Politics & Policy

Electric vehicle mandate takes effect in Delaware

Under the rule, 43% of new cars and light trucks at dealerships for the 2027 model year must be electric or plug-in hybrid. That increases to 82% by 2032.

3 years ago

Listen 1:55
People waiting in line
Community
6abc

Travelers at PHL say return home easier than expected on busy weekend travel day

This morning at PHL, travelers were met with roughy a 25-minute wait.

3 years ago

Backed up Philly Traffic
Community

I-95 reopens near Commodore Barry Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

Interstate 95 returns to normal operations after shutdown due to a multi-vehicle crash thursday morning.

3 years ago

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