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Patrick Ullman of Pottstown and his son, Tanner, 14, cool off
Weather

What Philly’s Fourth of July heat wave reveals about climate change

Scientists say rising temperatures and intense storms will become more likely because of human-caused climate change.

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Science

Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps

Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.

4 weeks ago

A large crane shoots water down at a pile of scrap metal.
Courts & Law

EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says

The judge’s order comes after City Council rejected a settlement with EMR that would have allowed the site to reopen with conditions.

4 weeks ago

Mikie Sherrill speaks
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers

Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.

4 weeks ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR

The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.

1 month ago

Listen 1:16
FILE - An explosion and fire in Nicetown last year destroyed three homes. One person died and two were injured. (6abc)
Community

Nicetown residents want answers after investigation finds PGW not responsible for deadly natural gas explosion

Public utility regulators say the natural gas explosion was not caused by PGW infrastructure.

1 month ago

Listen 1:13
EMR, a scrap metal recycler in Camden, N.J., tests their new fire suppression system in May 2026.
Community

Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires

EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.

1 month ago

Miranda Mote stands by her square yard of flax
Science

Pa. residents revive colonial-era practice by growing a ‘square yard’ of flax

The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.

1 month ago

Listen 1:01
Visitors wait in line on Independence Mall to see the Liberty Bell on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Weather

Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels

The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.

1 month ago

wetlands
Politics & Policy

3 decades in the making, Delaware lawmakers pass measure to protect state’s wetlands

The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.

1 month ago

A man adjusts his thermostat
Community

New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs

Residents struggling to pay their water and electric bills could be spared from shutoffs as temperatures rise.

1 month ago

Listen 1:11
Refinery fire
Community

3 injured after fire at Delaware County refinery; shelter-in-place order lifted

The Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer processes an average of 185,000 barrels per day, including jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

1 month ago

A vacant lot filled with trash.
Urban Planning

City of Chester fights illegal dumping with new greening initiative for vacant lots

Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.

2 months ago

Listen 1:22
The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather

In 2025, 27,229 acres burned during N.J.’s wildfire season. Climate change is making them harder to contain

Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.

2 months ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Courts & Law

Camden residents seek compensation for scrap metal recycler’s fires and other impacts through class action lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed by three Camden residents, claimed “noxious emissions” from EMR interfered with the use of their properties.

2 months ago

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