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3 miles of the Big Elk Creek, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay at the Elk River, is part of the newly designate Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pennsylvania park officials drop campground plans for Big Elk Creek State Park

DCNR officials say they’re focused on ecological restoration for Big Elk Creek State Park.

1 year ago

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Ships on the Delaware River with the bridge in the background
Science

‘An upward direction’ for the Delaware River: UPenn researchers recommend ways to make swimming safer

A 27-mile stretch of the Delaware River in the areas of Philadelphia and Camden is not safe for swimming. UPenn researchers evaluate how to improve water quality.

1 year ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
PlanPhilly
Community

Your Pa. utility is calling. Double check that it’s really them

An increasingly common scamming tactic is a phone call from a number with a fake caller ID that reads “PECO,” the company said.

1 year ago

Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?

Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.

1 year ago

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Wind turbines
Science

New Jersey takes an ‘educated leap into the future’ as state approves 2 new offshore wind projects

The newly approved offshore wind farms will be located about 40 miles off the N.J. coast and generate enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes.

1 year ago

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A truck salts 76 East during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
Community

Drexel University is researching more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt

Drexel researchers say self-heating concrete could replace road-damaging salt.

1 year ago

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The exterior of the building which houses the offices of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Science

EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals

Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.

1 year ago

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Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

After Kenney pocket veto, future of single-use bag fee in Philly uncertain

A 15-cent bag fee passed City Council, then died on Mayor Kenney’s desk. Proponents aren’t giving up, but the new mayor’s stance isn’t clear.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia street sweeping vehicles worked to clear debris from Columbus Blvd. after a storm brought heavy rain to the region and the Delaware River overflowed onto the road on December 18, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go

In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.

2 years ago

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates
Science

Amidst market challenges for offshore wind, Delaware recommends flexibility for future state projects

Delaware report encourages the state to approach offshore wind with “flexibility” in an uncertain market.

2 years ago

A view of trucks on a landfill
Science

University of Delaware researching how methane leaks from landfills

University of Delaware is one of five institutions across the U.S. that received funding from the EPA to study how to measure methane in landfills more accurately.

2 years ago

From top left, new Philly City Councilmembers Nina Ahmad, Jeffrey Young, Nicolas O'Rourke, and Rue Landau.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees

“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”

2 years ago

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Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings

City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.

2 years ago

An aerial view of the 80 MW solar field in Adams County.
Science

Philadelphia will power up to 25% of its buildings with solar energy from Adams County array by early 2024

Philadelphia takes steps toward renewable energy goals with a solar farm in Adams County.

2 years ago

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A flooded street in Philadelphia, with a bridge visible in the distance.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Historically warm temps and record low snowfall: How Philly’s weather stacked up in 2023

Scientists say human-caused climate change and El Niño contributed to a record warm year globally.

2 years ago

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