In Chester, officials and advocates are pushing for more stringent regulations on industries’ impact on pollution Christina Lengyel (The Center Square) — First Published: March 10, 2025, 5:30 a.m. You can access the original article here. The city of Chester, Pennsylvania, is situated along the Delaware River, just southwest of the Philadelphia Airport. For decades, it’s held a reputation for […]

House committee meets at Widener about legislation By Kathleen E. Carey | [email protected] | delcotimes.com UPDATED: March 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM EST You can access the original article here The state House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee held a public hearing Tuesday at Widener University on House Bill 109, which involves permitting of industrial polluters. (HOUSE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNICATIONS) Advocates, experts and community representatives […]

Chester Leaders & Health Experts testify at PA House Environmental Committee Hearing On Tuesday, March 4 at 10am the Pennsylvanian House Environmental Resource Committee hosted a hearing at Widener University in Chester to hear from community leaders and health experts about environmental injustice and the proposed permitting reform and legislation with HB 109. Over 150 residents, community groups, and members of […]