
More delays possible for PennEast pipeline due to historic N.J. sites along route
Nine sites of potential historical significance are along the pipeline’s proposed route, presenting yet another challenge for the controversial project.
6 years ago
Rep. Dean will introduce PFAS bill, the 15th in Congress this year
Both the House and Senate have stepped up efforts to address the toxic chemicals, which affect communities in Bucks and Montgomery counties and nationwide.
6 years ago
Sinkhole opens up along ME2 route in Delaware County; no leaks or injuries
Sunoco says hole has been filled and pipeline operations continue
6 years ago
Philly’s tap water is safe. Now there is a bar to prove it.
Philly Water Bar will open every Thursday this summer, from noon to 1 p.m., in the courtyard at City Hall.
6 years ago
This company wants to recycle your plastic bags. There’s a lot riding on whether it succeeds
J.P. Mascaro & Sons has started a test project that puts flexible plastic packaging into its single stream, which also includes paper, glass, and other recyclables.
6 years ago
Listen 4:31Sunoco to restart Mariner East 1 pipeline after agreeing to new safety measures
Sunoco plans to restart the controversial Mariner East 1 pipeline on Monday afternoon after agreeing to new safety measures demanded by Public Utility Commission inspectors.
6 years ago
Wolf’s PFAS Action Team gives update on water-testing plans to frustrated Pa. residents
Water sources will be tested for PFAS contamination, and sampling will begin of urine, dust, and water from residents whose blood was already tested.
6 years ago
New Delaware beach boardwalk is a platform for eco-tourists
A new boardwalk in Slaughter Beach gives visitors a close-up look at an osprey nest and a tidal pool at a picturesque spot along the Delaware Bay.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers push to eliminate litter and single-use plastic
A group of Democratic state representatives has announced a package of 13 bills that tackle environmental and health problems posed by waste, litter, and single-use plastic.
6 years ago
Coast Guard: Mariners beware in South Jersey Intracoastal Waterway
The U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners to exercise caution while transiting the Intracoastal Waterway between Barnegat and Cape May.
6 years ago
Delaware highway project leads to 43-acre bee-supporting meadow
The 43-acre field near the rapidly-developing area of Middletown will now be turned into a pollinator field to support bees and other beneficial species.
6 years ago
Listen 1:39Carper, Casey back bill forcing EPA to classify PFAS as hazardous
The PFAS Action Act would force the EPA to classify these chemicals as hazardous, which would free up money to clean up contaminated sites.
6 years ago
N.J. expands recovery programs for displaced Sandy victims
Gov. Phil Murphy announced an update to a three prong plan to assist residents that remain displaced nearly six-and-a-half years after Sandy devastated the state.
6 years ago
Drink Philly Tap wants you to drink the city’s wooder
Forty percent of Philadelphians — many of them with lower incomes — drink bottled water at home, so a coalition is promoting tap water to residents.
6 years ago
115-year-old Brandywine Creek dam removed to upgrade water pipes, restore fish migration
Work to demolish a 115-year-old dam in the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington should help restore the habitat of the American shad fish.
6 years ago