Montco’s Ida relief fund launches with a $10,000 anonymous donation
The fund aims to provide additional aid for residents awaiting individual assistance funding from FEMA.
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Exhibition traces a 200-year history of water pollution in Philadelphia
The Science History Institute opens “Downstream,” a historical exhibition of the science behind Delaware River watershed analysis.
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How to cope with the anxiety Ida left behind with all that damage
Experts recommend giving yourself space and time to feel the sadness and outrage as you look for a path to recovery from the losses.
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About 200 people were displaced by Wednesday’s storm. The city and its partners are providing clothes, food and linking them with volunteer repair teams.
4 years ago
Listen 1:34Why did new buildings flood in Philly? Outdated FEMA maps and building code
Developers are building new homes according to outdated regulations, according to Philadelphia flood czar Joshua Lippert.
4 years ago
‘We lost everything’: Montco residents flock to resource center for help recovering from Ida
Forty-six homes are considered destroyed, 269 suffered major damage, and 91 were left with minor damage. A federal disaster declaration is expected soon.
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Gov. Wolf requests President Biden declare major disaster in Pennsylvania after storms
The collective damage estimate to public infrastructure to date is currently estimated at $117 million.
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Fully restoring Schuylkill River Trail in Philly post-Ida could take months
A section of the Schuylkill River Trail is still closed, and it’s unclear who will pay to repair and restore lighting, fencing, and other damaged infrastructure.
4 years ago
Tracking severe storms, flash flooding, tornado threat in the Philly region
A line of storms is forecast to move through the Philly region starting Wednesday evening as cleanup continues in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
4 years ago
Storm’s damage might boost support for more aggressive climate policy, experts hope
Policymakers urged to step up preparations for the next storm, and cut carbon emissions
4 years ago
A big power pack with a goal of sustainability in Philadelphia
A new battery storage system could make the Philadelphia Navy Yard more attractive to businesses by stabilizing power costs.
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The Schuylkill River dredging project — in need of a new contractor — is at a standstill
Recreational and competitive rowers are frustrated that work to deepen the riverbed from Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Boathouse Row is on hold again.
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Listen 1:06Councilmember calls for $500 million to resolve Eastwick flooding
A call for a half-billion dollars in federal funding to fix flooding in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood.
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Philadelphia is a partner on the $360,000 project because the city believes community access to the river is essential. The new spot should also be great for bird-watching.
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Listen 0:57Yearslong effort to fund Delaware clean water program finally pays off
Years after it was first proposed, state lawmakers have finally approved legislation to fund better protections for Delaware’s water infrastructure.
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