Could climate change shift the conversation on this invasive species?
Winters along the Delaware River and its tributaries can lead to picturesque scenes of snow-topped phragmites swaying in the wind.
4 years ago
Listen 6:54Citgo ruled liable for millions in Delaware River cleanup costs from 2004 oil spill
The Supreme Court ruled the company, ex-owner of an area asphalt refinery, is liable for millions paid by the government and owner of the ruptured tanker.
4 years ago
Mariner East construction shut down by governor’s order
An Energy Transfer spokesperson said that while product will continue to flow through the lines, the company is working to suspend construction on new sections of the pipe.
4 years ago
Pa. completes decade-long land acquisition, creating the biggest state park near Philadelphia
After 11 years of negotiations, Pennsylvania completed the acquisition of over 1,700 acres of land for preservation in southern Chester County.
4 years ago
Oyster shell recycling moves to the masses in Delaware
Forget farm-to-table, a new pilot program is taking oyster shells from table to bay. Recycled shells will become living shorelines and new oyster habitat.
4 years ago
Listen 2:53Pa. proposes to relax non-residential lead cleanup standards
If approved, the lead concentration allowed on the first 2 feet of sites like the PES refinery complex would rise from 1,000 parts per million to 2,500 ppm.
4 years ago
Can your well water make you sick? No testing is required in Pennsylvania.
Shirley and Bob Redcay, of Denver, were sure their home was getting clean drinking water from the brand-new well on their property.
4 years ago
$1.5 million grant kicks off renovation plan for Mifflin Square Park
The South Philly green space will get a new sprayground, two separate play areas, safety surfacing, and seating. Work should be done by early 2022.
4 years ago
Two more wells show possible PFAS contamination near Dover Air Force Base
Preliminary results show elevated levels of the so-called “forever chemicals” PFOS and PFOA near the installation in Delaware.
4 years ago
What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?
First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.
4 years ago
Bankruptcy judge approves PES refinery’s sale to Hilco Redevelopment Partners
Also approved: a $29 million settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ unsecured creditors that includes a $5 million severance fund for workers.
4 years ago
Philly’s long-term flooding plan could involve relocating parts of neighborhoods
Rising sea levels are a serious threat to low-lying areas of the city.
4 years ago
Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, toxic chemical in refinery explosion
The proposal stems from last summer’s explosion at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The company is winding its way through bankruptcy.
4 years ago
Marine experts investigate manatee death in N.J.
Officials on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused the death of a manatee in southern New Jersey.
4 years ago
Refinery shouldn’t reopen, PES worker-turned-filmmaker says
Bilal Motley’s 48-minute documentary, “Midnight Oil,” chronicles the last days of the South Philly complex. Some of his former coworkers are not pleased.
4 years ago
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