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A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Science

How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

3 months ago

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Salem Nuclear Power Plant as seen from the Blackbird Creek
Science

New Jersey lifts de-facto moratorium on new nuclear facilities in effort to tackle affordability crisis

The move lifts a 40-year de-facto moratorium tied to the federal government finding a permanent facility to store radioactive nuclear waste.

3 months ago

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A water tower looms over the Academy Woods neighborhood
Science

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

3 months ago

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Science

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls PECO rate hike request ‘pure greed’

PECO seeks to raise rates again by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. The governor's office says Shapiro believes the rate case should be withdrawn immediately.

3 months ago

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The trash incineration facility
Urban Planning

Philadelphia could extend its controversial trash incineration contract amid criticism

The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.

3 months ago

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Science

Pa. data centers: How lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks

Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.

3 months ago

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gas prices at a Philly gas station
Science

‘Ridiculous, absurd’: Philadelphia-area gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years

Stanford University researchers estimate rising gasoline prices will cost American families an extra $850 this year, zeroing out any expected tax refunds.

3 months ago

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microplastic debris
Science

Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.

3 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Art with a message: Delaware creatives turn trash into works of art

The Trash Into Treasure Delaware Art Contest challenges artists to create pieces that promote clean waterways.

3 months ago

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People walking along the beach picking up trash.
Science

Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

3 months ago

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Larry Anastasi speaking at union press conference
Community

PECO employees union allege company isn’t bargaining in good faith as midnight deadline nears

The stalemate comes one day after PECO filed a rate hike request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

3 months ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Science

Your PECO bill could increase by $20 each month starting in 2027

The utility wants to raise its rates for electricity customers and suburban natural gas users. The CEO of PECO's parent company, Exelon, made more than $15.6 million in 2025.

3 months ago

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A firefighter sprays foam on smoldering bush
Science

New Jersey firefighters take toxic PFAS firefighting foam off their shelves

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

3 months ago

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Money

What you can do about your rising electric bills in Pennsylvania

The National Consumer Law center said that about a quarter of all U.S. households sacrificed food and medicine to pay for their energy bills in 2024.

3 months ago

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An oak tree with new leaf growth also shows pollen and a drop of water hanging among the branches
Health

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes: Allergy symptoms start earlier with climate change

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

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