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A Political Push for Cyclists and Walkers

A Political Push for Cyclists and Walkers

Advocates want to see bicycling and walking included in transportation funding, which will be considered by... Read »

Apr 8, 2013
Plan will Bury I-95

Plan will Bury I-95

Penn’s Landing could one day connect to Old City. Read »

Apr 4, 2013

"YO!," Chinatown Buses Go Mainstream

Bus company brings back Chinatown Buses and this time the service gets a makeover. Read »

Apr 3, 2013
Worst Cities For Spring Allergies

Worst Cities For Spring Allergies

An annual ranking of the worst U.S. cities for spring allergies zeroed in on the Southeast but warned of an overall... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
DMB Helps NJ Oysters

DMB Helps NJ Oysters

One of the biggest jam bands in the world is stepping up to help some small animals. Read »

Apr 1, 2013
Recycled Rain Barrels for Sale

Recycled Rain Barrels for Sale

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will soon begin offering repurposed barrels t... Read »

Apr 8, 2013
Banking on a Land Bank to Transform Philly

Banking on a Land Bank to Transform Philly

Land Banks have already helped other cities speed up the process of revitalization in areas where vacant lots... Read »

Apr 1, 2013
Solar Trash Cans Save City Millions

Solar Trash Cans Save City Millions

High-tech trash cans are making Philly more green, and we're talking about more than the environment. Read »

Mar 31, 2013
Hybrid Power Plant Burns More Than Just Coal

Hybrid Power Plant Burns More Than Just Coal

The Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center in St. Paul burns more than just coal from mines. Wood chips go into the fir Watch »

Mar 29, 2013
Indoor Mega Farms

Indoor Mega Farms

Indoor "vertical" farming is a hot trend in the upper Midwest and other parts of the world, though some farms... Watch »

Mar 28, 2013
Family-style Lunch for Students

Family-style Lunch for Students

Some Philadelphia schools are bidding farewell to long lunch lines in favor of family-style Watch »

Feb 27, 2013
Gas Myths and Fuel Efficiency Tips

Gas Myths and Fuel Efficiency Tips

With all of the gas prices rising there are ways to reduce how much gas you consume. Chris Clackum reports. Watch »

Feb 22, 2013
D.C. Has The Worst Traffic

D.C. Has The Worst Traffic

Washington, D.C. has the worst traffic congestion in the nation, according to a new report from the Texas... Watch »

Feb 5, 2013
Why Produce Prices Seem to Be Going Up

Why Produce Prices Seem to Be Going Up

You might be noticing higher prices in the produce aisle at your grocery store. The increased costs could... Watch »

Jan 29, 2013
Pennsylvanians Must Recycling Electronics: Get Details

Pennsylvanians Must Recycling Electronics: Get Details

A new state law prevents Pennsylvanians from throwing out computers and similar electronics with the rest of... Read »

Jan 25, 2013
Penn State Gets $2.5M Donation for Energy Research

Penn State Gets $2.5M Donation for Energy Research

Penn State says its department of industrial and manufacturing engineering has received a $2.5 million... Read »

Jan 25, 2013
New Pa. Electronics Recycling Rules to Take Effect

New Pa. Electronics Recycling Rules to Take Effect

A new state law prevents Pennsylvanians from throwing out computers and similar electronics with the rest of... Read »

Jan 19, 2013
Aging Levees Could Soon Fail

Aging Levees Could Soon Fail

Nearly one in four of the nation's levee systems evaluated by the federal government are deemed to be in unacceptabl... Watch »

Jan 17, 2013
E-Cycling 101 for Your Old Electronics

E-Cycling 101 for Your Old Electronics

It's time to throw out your old electronics, but a new Pa. law makes it illegal to throw these devices in... Watch »

Jan 11, 2013
Recovered Endangered Hawk Released in Del.

Recovered Endangered Hawk Released in Del.

A Cooper's Hawk found hobbling around late last month is released back into the wild. Watch »

Jan 10, 2013
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