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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.

2 months ago

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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.

2 months 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

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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

The Philadelphia skyline.
Weather

Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming

Amid a backdrop of steadily rising temperatures, the city's average from March through May tied a record set in 1921.

2 months ago

Philadelphia Gas Works
Science

PGW is considering 2 paths to lower its carbon footprint: full electrification and a ‘hybrid’ that includes gas

PGW agreed to hold public meetings on reducing its carbon footprint. At the first meeting, there were lots of questions from the public but no answers from the utility.

2 months ago

Listen 1:23
The fire tower is seen in surrounded by trees.
Science

In the AI era, New Jersey relies on humans and a 1911 invention to spot wildfires

Perched 100 feet above the Pine Barrens, a man in a tower uses a century-old system to stop fire in its tracks.

2 months ago

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Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

City of Camden suspends EMR’s junkyard license after 2-alarm fire

The May fire was the latest of over a dozen at facilities run by EMR in Camden since 2020. The suspension will be reevaluated in early July.

2 months ago

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a fire burning at a scrapyard
Community

City of Camden issues cease operations order to EMR after two-alarm fire

The order comes after city, county and state elected officials called on government agencies to shut EMR’s Camden operations.

2 months ago

The Delaware River near Bristol, Pennsylvania
Science

New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River

The so-called “forever chemicals” were found at higher levels between Chester and Pea Patch Island.

2 months ago

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The living shoreline off the coast of Lewes, Delaware
Science

Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware

The project aims to reduce the risk of infrastructure damage while supporting marine habitats and recreational fishing.

2 months ago

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Highway covered in floodwaters
Science

Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.

2 months ago

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