Cleanup underway after flooding, heavy winds hit Philly region
Up to 3 inches of water fell on portions of the region, with wind gusts of 60 mph recorded at the Jersey Shore.
2 years ago
EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.
2 years ago
Listen :54Severe wind, rain and flooding expected in Philly region; ‘Hunker down,’ officials say
Several rivers are expected to see moderate to major flooding, and wind speeds could reach 65 miles per hour along the Jersey and Delaware coasts.
2 years ago
Listen 0:56Expansion for major Delaware state park to add 275 acres for recreation and preservation
A $26 million project is set to add 275 acres to White Clay Creek State Park in a strategic three-phase expansion.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15Delaware Valley braces for damaging winds, rain and flooding; New Jersey issues state of emergency
“Please do not underestimate this storm,” said Gov. Murphy. Up to four inches of rain and 65+ mph wind gusts are possible for parts of the region.
2 years ago
Listen 1:19“We've already seen a lot of rain with the three previous storms … our soils can't take much more rainfall,” said one NWS meteorologist.
2 years ago
Delaware report encourages the state to approach offshore wind with “flexibility” in an uncertain market.
2 years ago
EPA proposes new water quality standards for fish living in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have been calling for improved water quality for the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon for more than a decade.
3 years ago
Listen 1:07Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
3 years ago
Listen 3:43Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park
Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.
3 years ago
Listen 5:06Arborists encourage homeowners to prepare their trees for winter
Winter storms, heavy snow, and ice can damage trees, arborists say.
3 years ago
The multi-use Schuylkill River Trail is built mostly on abandoned railroad lines. It passes some historical sites tied to the American Revolution.
3 years ago
Fallen leaves can clog storm drains and cause flooding. So, the Philadelphia Water Department is urging residents to keep leaves away from inlets.
3 years ago
Camden’s toxic dirt pile to be cleaned up by February 2024
Crews started removing debris from an illegal dump site in the city’s Bergen Square neighborhood beginning last March after officials took over the property.
3 years ago
Pottstown has erected signs along College Drive, declaring the parcel a flood hazard and “private property of the borough.” The sign demands people vacate after Dec. 1.
3 years ago
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