Pennsylvania public transit will ride a wave of new cash in 2022
The more than $600 million will come from the federal infrastructure law. But how transit agencies can spend the money is still unclear.
Margaret J. Krauss
Pittsburgh snagged nearly 1/3 of infrastructure bill’s funding for inland waterways
The money will go toward overhauling the Montgomery Locks and Dam along the upper Ohio River. It has about a 50% chance of failure by 2028 unless repairs are made.
PWSA Charged With Illegally Discharging Sludge Into Allegheny River
The federal charges are for making false statements at PWSA's drinking water plant, in violation of the Clean Water Act.
ALCOSAN Releases New, Greener Plan To Control Sewage Overflows, But Critics Say It’s Not Enough
The 2 billion dollar plan still calls for tunnels to store sewage mixed with stormwater after a rain.
Advocates Say Vehicle Electrification Is The Future And PA Is Lagging Behind
They say Pennsylvania is squandering a financial windfall and missing out on air quality improvements.
Why Does Pennsylvania Have Only a Handful of Natural Lakes?
Pennsylvania has a lot of groundwater and gets a ton of rain every year. But when it comes to lakes, we're sorely lacking. So what's up with that?
The Canals That Redrew Pennsylvania’s Wilderness and Remade Its Economy
Though few relics of the legendary Pennsylvania Mainline canal system exist today, it set in motion an era of canal building that still shapes how we move goods around the country.
Pittsburgh Tried To Get Homeowners To Replace Their Lead Service Lines. Only One Person Did.
A pilot project in Lawrenceville highlights the complexity of getting lead pipes out of the city's water system.
The Region’s Aging Locks and Dams Could Put Growth on Lockdown
Moving goods on barges is big business. But it’s a part of the economy that floats precariously on infrastructure in dire need of an overhaul.
Using Goldfish to Raise Vegetables—and a New Generation of Scientists
Yes, you can use goldfish to grow spinach. Just ask the kids at a Pittsburgh high school who are piloting a new aquaponics program.
