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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.

2 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.

2 months ago

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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.

2 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.

2 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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Health

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

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

3 months ago

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

For Philly’s Eastwick neighborhood, flood buyouts could be an option as feds scale back levee proposal

Flooding has repeatedly battered parts of the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, damaging homes, ruining cars and forcing evacuations.

3 months ago

Firefighters drive towards a fire as smoke fills the air.
Weather

New Jersey’s wildfire season is underway. Here’s what you need to know

New Jersey’s wildfire season, which runs through mid-May, occurs in some of the most fire-prone forests in the country. Climate change is increasing the risk.

3 months ago

Zac Landicini by the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Vineland residents are protesting AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions

The project in South Jersey, already under construction, is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft.

3 months ago

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Science

Precedent-setting Pa. rate case would protect residential electricity customers from data center costs in PPL territory

It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.

3 months ago

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Cobbs Creek
Urban Planning

Philadelphia officials announce new funding for Cobbs Creek restoration project

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

3 months ago

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A sign on the side of the road reads
Science

Pa. wants to reduce vehicle collisions with animals using wildlife corridors

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

3 months ago

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Claire Jones examines a plant
Science

‘Right plant, right place’: Philly Flower Show encourages adapting to climate change

Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.

3 months ago

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