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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.

4 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.

4 months ago

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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.

4 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.

5 months ago

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EMR employee protest in Camden, NJ
Community

‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close

A spokesperson for Camden’s mayor said the city is “undertaking all necessary legal research to move forward” with revoking EMR’s city licensure.

5 months ago

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Camden, N.J. City Council Vice President Arthur Barclay
Politics & Policy

Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says

The statement comes days after a fire at one of EMR’s scrap metal facilities — one of more than a dozen over the past five years.

5 months ago

Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Politics & Policy

Camden scrapyard to pause operations after 2-alarm fire. County officials want it shut down

The company’s statement came after city and county officials called on EMR to “fully cease” operating due to the latest fire.

5 months ago

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Workers congregate around a PECO truck
Community

PECO bills will rise by about $5 on average starting June 1

The increase comes as rising demand and infrastructure costs continue pushing electricity bills higher.

5 months ago

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Mary Gay Scanlon speaking at press conference
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy

The Energy Bills Relief Act would reinstate tax incentives and speed the development of new clean energy projects.

5 months ago

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Community

Jersey Shore ‘resilient’ as summer season attracts beachgoers

Going into the summer, meteorologists are predicting lower than typical tropical activity, setting the stage for a successful summer season at the shore.

5 months ago

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The EMR scrap metal junkyard in Camden is seen from Pier 68
Science

Camden scrap metal facility completes new fire suppression system

The new heat sensors and water cannons were part of an agreement EMR signed with the city after a four-alarm blaze at its facility in 2025.

5 months ago

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Aerial view of hurricane erin
Weather

The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse

NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.

5 months ago

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Pauline Berkowitz posing for photo
Science

Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.

5 months ago

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Science

Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates

The legislation would require data centers to take financial responsibility for their impact on the grid.

5 months ago

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A reservoir is seen after some of the water has dried up
Weather

New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water

Despite a snowy winter, New Jersey has not seen enough precipitation to bring streams and groundwater sources back to normal levels.

5 months ago

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