UAE-based Gulftainer signs 50-year lease for Port of Wilmington
As part of the deal, Gulftainer will upgrade facilities and expand the Port of Wilmington, potentially creating hundreds of jobs along the way.
6 years ago
Listen 1:15Public now welcome to stroll 50 acres along Tacony Creek in Northeast Philly
50 acres preserved for public on Northeast Philly mental health hospital grounds.
6 years ago
New Jersey water systems must start testing for PFNA in early 2019
6 years ago
Asian wasp’s arrival in S. Jersey brings hope to scientists, farmers fighting stink bugs
It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.
6 years ago
Listen 6:14PFAS chemicals showing up in Montco water beyond military bases
Aqua has taken two wells offline due to elevated levels of potentially harmful chemicals.
6 years ago
Listen 1:50EPA presents plan to clean up South Jersey site with decades of chemical contamination
Federal officials will accept public feedback on the plan for the former Hercules plant in Gibbstown until Aug. 28.
6 years ago
Swimming in the Wissahickon isn’t so idyllic: There’s poop in it
Urbanization has decreased the amount of water that seeps into the ground.
6 years ago
Listen 4:43Philly to block weekend access to Devil’s Pool at the Wissahickon for safety reasons
Starting this Saturday, people hoping to cool off in Philadelphia’s most beloved swimming hole might have to change their plans.
6 years ago
In the Poconos, a fight simmers over ‘exceptional’ streams
Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.
6 years ago
Listen 4:51$4.3M fund to support Delaware River watershed conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are launching a $4.3 million fund to support conservation efforts in the Del. River watershed.
6 years ago
DEP fines Sunoco for damaging drinking water in Berks, Chester and Lebanon counties in 2017
Construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline resulted in cloudy water for some; others lost use of their wells
6 years ago
PUC allows restart of Mariner East 2 construction in parts of Chester County
An administrative law judge had stopped work in May, citing public safety.
6 years ago
Rain, rain flows away, no longer puddles at Malcolm X Park
As happens on many blocks around the city, heavy rains used to turn the southeast corner of Malcolm X Memorial Park in West Philadelphia into a deep puddle.
6 years ago