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About 60 Upper Darby residents turned out to a public forum Aug. 3 to demand that the township council reject a mixed- use zoning ordinance that would permit the development of 143 housing units on the last undeveloped, forested area in Upper Darby.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Delaware County Planning Department representatives reported that air particulate matter pollution was fairly low along the I-95 industrial corridor from January to May of this year.
The former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County is meeting milestones in its relicensing process and on track to begin producing electricity again by the middle of next year, federal regulators said. But many residents raised questions during a recent public meeting about emergency preparedness and environmental reviews,
The 30-second ads, which feature B-roll of a family cooking together, a nurse and a business owner, are a near-carbon copy of ads playing across TV and social media in at least six other states. They all attempt to counter common critiques of data centers, including their enormous demand for water, energy, land and relatively low levels of job creation compared to the tax breaks they receive.
Beginning July 29th, 2026, residents can borrow a “Team Up to Clean Up” litter kit from any Delaware County Libraries’ location—just like checking out a book. Available to anyone with a Delaware County Libraries’ card, these kits provide an easy way for residents to earn volunteer hours, take pride in their neighborhoods, and become part of the solution to litter.
The Monroe Refinery in Trainer, PA, is seeking approval for several large construction projects expected to begin in August 2026 and conclude in December 2029. The Clean Air Council is concerned about several aspects of the projects. Public comments on the projects are due by Monday.
Delaware County has cut the ribbon on improvements to the Chester Creek Trailhead on Knowlton Road in Media. The project is highlighted by expanded parking and improved drainage infrastructure, including the addition of handicapped parking spaces.
Register now for the DEP’s virtual presentation of its findings of the air quality along the I-95 corridor around Chester, Marcus Hook, Lower and Upper Chi, and Upland Township, July 30, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The presentation will cover monitoring results from January to May of this year.
Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools program has been renewed for a third year, receiving $25 million in this year’s state budget to help schools utilize solar energy and cut costs.
