On Saturday, March 14th, the community gathered for our Let Us Breathe event, a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and family fun. Held at the ACCESS community center, the event brought together healthcare professionals, families, and community members for a day filled with informative sessions and engaging activities. The highlight of the Let Us Breathe event was undoubtedly the opportunity […]
Zero Waste Workshop Recap
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, we held a workshop to discuss best practices for managing Delaware County’s waste and the newly published Delaware County Zero Waste Plan. Participants discovered that taking a few actions, such as composting or contacting local leaders, could make a big difference! If you weren’t able to attend the workshop, you will find the presentation below. […]
Media Borough & Swarthmore Borough Pass “NO LNG” Resolution
On Thursday, February 19, Media Borough Council unanimously passed a No LNG in Delco resolution stating their opposition to the construction or siting of any LNG export terminal within Delaware County citing “that any proposal to build an LNG export terminal in the County is contrary to the health, safety, welfare, and public interest of its residents.” View the approved […]
Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Underscores Dangers of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Casts Doubt on Project Viability
Allison Woolverton | February 26, 2026 In February, a gas pipeline in Southwest Louisiana, part of an offshore liquified “natural” gas (LNG) export project expedited by the Trump administration, exploded. While federal, state and local regulators are reportedly investigating the blast, communities in the shadows of LNG are left wondering if construction on the project will be allowed to continue despite the potential dangers. On Feb. […]
Owner of Chester trash incinerator spent $45K on lobbying in Philadelphia as City Council considers waste incineration ban
The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support. Sophia Schmidt The owner of Chester’s trash incinerator ramped up its spending on lobbying Philadelphia politicians last year as City Council weighed a bill that could jeopardize the company’s future city contracts. City records show Reworld, […]
