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EPA officials visited Tioga-Hope Park and Garden in North Philadelphia Wednesday to learn about the community's environmental priorities. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects

Grants for solar panels, turning tree waste into lumber and cleaning up litter are coming to the region. Some advocates say more is needed.

10 months ago

Listen 1:22
Window air conditioners in an building on Race Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program

With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.

10 months ago

Bryan Szeliga at his shop
Community

Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path

The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.

10 months ago

Listen 2:45
children playing in a sprayground
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly is under a Heat Health Emergency, with heat index values up to 105 degrees. Here’s what to know

Wednesday will be the final day of excessive heat and humidity "for a while," per the NWS Mount Holly branch.

10 months ago

Three Mile Island pictured on June 3, 2024. (Jeremy Long - WITF)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand

The plant’s owner is considering reopening as the demand for power rises along with new technology.

10 months ago

Jamie Glenn poses for a portrait on her street in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year

Climate change will bring increased flooding to the Philly region, but flood insurance can be a hardship for many homeowners. A FEMA program could help lower the cost.

10 months ago

Listen 4:02
Kelly Drive flooded.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Don’t be fooled by these common flood insurance myths in the Philly region

Philly-area insurance officials break down three common misconceptions around financial protection from flood damage.

11 months ago

Listen 1:15
The Schuylkill River exceeds its bank in the Manayunk sectio
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance

With less than 2% of insured Pennsylvania properties carrying flood insurance, a task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable.

11 months ago

kids play in a pool
Weather

Pools, spraygrounds and cooling centers: Here’s where to cool off in Philly during a heat wave

For many Philadelphia residents, when extreme heat hits, air-conditioned spaces are in short supply. Here’s a look at some free options across the city.

11 months ago

This photo from June 21, 2019 shows flames and smoke emerging from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia. The blaze and a series of explosions shook homes and caused extensive damage at the refinery, the largest on the East Coast. The company shuttered the 150-year-old site and laid off workers. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘This is how I’m gonna die’: Former employees remember the PES refinery explosion, 5 years later

A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.

11 months ago

Listen 4:53
An open fire hydrant is pictured on Reese Street in Philly's Hunting Park neighborhood
Studio 2
Health

Extreme heat and human health, how to cool cities, could index funds go bust?

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?

Air Date: June 20, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Weather

Philly region under Excessive Heat Warning amid ‘dangerously hot conditions,’ poor air quality

Heat index values could reach up to 107 degrees this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

11 months ago

a cut-down tree
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Residents suing over FDR Park tree clearing accuse judge of potential bias

One expert on judicial ethics said the connection is too indirect to require the judge to recuse herself.

11 months ago

Listen 1:27
home repairs happening
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly home repair program seen as climate resilience tool gets its first city funding

Built to Last, which staff say helps “future-proof” Philly homes, got $5 million in the budget City Council passed Thursday.

11 months ago

Residents of Reese Street in the Hunting Park Section of Philadelphia opened a fire hydrant during an intense heat wave on July 20, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Extreme heat in Philly: Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and cool

Confused about extreme heat terminology? Curious how climate change factors into soaring temps? The WHYY News Climate Desk has you covered.

11 months ago

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