Pennsylvanians near East Palestine say they’ve been forgotten across state lines
Some Pennsylvanians in Beaver County are worried about the land they grow crops on, the animals they hunt, the fish they eat and their long-term health. The post Pennsylvanians near East Palestine say...
View ArticlePa. leaders begin to piece together what happened after East Palestine...
A dozen residents testified under oath about how dramatically the accident had altered their lives. Norfolk Southern's CEO was a no-show. The post Pa. leaders begin to piece together what happened...
View ArticleNew bill would lower threshold for labeling trains ‘high-hazard’
The bill would also require high-hazard trains to travel at slower speeds in newer cars, with better braking equipment and additional reporting requirements. The post New bill would lower threshold for...
View ArticleNorfolk Southern agrees to pay for East Palestine residents to relocate...
One resident reported the company offered a prepaid debit card with $500 per week, while the remediation is expected to last about six weeks. The post Norfolk Southern agrees to pay for East Palestine...
View ArticleThe paradox of East Palestine: safe test results, while residents report...
The Pa. House Policy Committee was in Darlington to hear from health officials, regulators, and residents impacted by the derailment. The post The paradox of East Palestine: safe test results, while...
View ArticleAs interest in buying homes tumbles, East Palestine home owners feel stuck...
Many homeowners believe that, even if they wanted to move, no one would be willing to buy their homes because of fears of toxic chemicals. The post As interest in buying homes tumbles, East Palestine...
View ArticleEast Palestine drama students persevere through catastrophic disruption
Many in East Palestine are trying to get back to their ordinary lives, as the cleanup of toxic waste continues. For students, that means putting on the school musical. The post East Palestine drama...
View ArticlePittsburgh is banning plastic bags next month. Here’s what you need to know.
Pittsburgh's plastic bag ban goes into effect Oct. 14. Here’s what you can expect and need to know ahead of the rollout. The post Pittsburgh is banning plastic bags next month. Here’s what you need to...
View ArticleNorfolk Southern CEO touts progress in East Palestine 1 year after derailment
Alan Shaw said that Norfolk Southern has fulfilled all of the commitments it made and that it’s continuing to work in East Palestine. The post Norfolk Southern CEO touts progress in East Palestine 1...
View ArticleEast Palestine navigates division as it finds its way forward
A year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, the town is divided between those who want to move on and those who can't. The post East Palestine navigates division as it finds its...
View ArticlePitt study identifies pollutants in streams that feed into Pittsburgh’s three...
It found acid mine runoff, sewage overflows and rare toxic metals associated with the production of coke, a key ingredient in steelmaking. The post Pitt study identifies pollutants in streams that feed...
View ArticleProposed rule would force Pittsburgh water utilities to prevent lead...
Under a proposed EPA rule, water systems with lead service lines will have to replace 10% of those lines per year for 10 years. The post Proposed rule would force Pittsburgh water utilities to prevent...
View ArticleA year after derailment, East Palestine businesses try to move past ‘toxic’...
Many businesses in East Palestine hope a new marketing campaign and investments will bring back customers. The post A year after derailment, East Palestine businesses try to move past ‘toxic’...
View ArticleVP Harris announces $200 million for Pa. water infrastructure during...
It was part of a larger announcement of $5.8 billion in additional funding for clean water projects nationwide. The post VP Harris announces $200 million for Pa. water infrastructure during Pittsburgh...
View ArticlePittsburgh’s climate emissions aren’t falling quickly enough to meet 2030...
The city of Pittsburgh’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions have stalled over the past decade, putting the city on track to miss its 2030 climate goal of cutting emissions in half. The post...
View ArticlePennsylvania leads nation in abandoned mines, but feds see light at the end...
The Interior secretary was in Westmoreland County to announce that Pennsylvania will get $244M to address mine subsidence The post Pennsylvania leads nation in abandoned mines, but feds see light at...
View ArticleAmid some backlash, lawyers defend $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern
Some residents said $600 million isn’t enough and wondered if it would cover future health conditions like cancer. They felt it was premature to settle. The post Amid some backlash, lawyers defend $600...
View ArticlePittsburgh is off to its wettest April ever, on pace for wettest year in history
Most of the rain fell over two very wet days, according to data from the National Weather Service. The post Pittsburgh is off to its wettest April ever, on pace for wettest year in history appeared...
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