Call Philadelphia Council members about the STOP TRASHING OUR AIR ACT! Thanks to Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and Philly allies, we are one step closer towards eliminating trash incineration in Chester! We need to call all Philadelphia council members and encourage them to support this bill. Your voice is more important than ever now, let it be heard! Whether or not you […]
Honoring Women Making a Difference in the City of Chester
On December 22, 2025, the Chester City Council hosted a special meeting in the Council Chambers in Chester, Pennsylvania. This gathering was dedicated to honoring the remarkable women who have made significant contributions to our community. Through their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment, these women have helped shape the future of Chester for the better. Among the honorees was […]
“Under this bill, Philly would have to stop burning its trash in Chester” (KYW – 11/18/25)
By Pat Loeb,1 days ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A Philadelphia City Council committee advanced a bill on Monday to ban the burning of the city’s trash, despite a plea from city officials to wait until there’s a more comprehensive plan for dealing with the waste it collects. The bill’s sponsor, Jaime Gauthier, said the city’s trash has contributed to poor health […]
“Philadelphia aims to end trash burning, shift to landfills” (Fox 29 News – 11/17/25)
By Shaynah Ferreira Published November 17, 2025 6:24pm EST Philadelphia City Council is tackling air pollution with new bill, the “Stop Trashing Our Air Act,” which seeks to ban the incineration of new trash in Philly. https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-aims-end-trash-burning-shift-landfills The Brief PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia City Council is tackling air pollution with a new bill introduced by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier. Philadelphia City Council considers new waste […]
CHOICES 1st Environmental Justice Youth Summit
Photo Credit: Dahkeem Williams
They Matter Cancer Awareness event recap
On Saturday, November 8th, CRCQL held its annual They Matter event at the Access Center in Chester, where we celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Because of the pollution in Chester and the surrounding areas, people who live there are the ones who have the highest cancer rates in the country. We hold […]
Nov. 17 Hearing on “Stop Trashing Our Air Act”
Monday, November 17 @ 1pm: Hearing on the “Stop Trashing Our Air Act” Philly City Hall- Room 400 (1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd Philadelphia, PA) or WATCH LIVE Residents are encouraged to attend this hearing hosted by Philadelphia City Council “Stop Trashing Our Air Act” introduced by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, which prohibits the City of Philadelphia from contracting with companies […]
November 5th LNG Hearing – RECORDING
Watch full hearing here
Environmental Injustice: Op-Ed piece by Thom Nixon (11/6/25)
Opinion piece featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday, November 6th, written by Thom Nixon Original article here: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/letters/letters-editor-november-6-2025-20251106.html I grew up in Chester, a small city along the Delaware River in the shadow of Philadelphia and Wilmington. For generations, residents here have lived with the consequences of environmental injustice — industries polluting our air, land, and water while communities […]
Proposed LNG facility in Eddystone draws community’s ire: ’24/7 emitters’
Read original article here: https://www.delcotimes.com/2025/11/06/proposed-lng-facility-in-eddystone-draws-communitys-ire-24-7-emitters/ By Alex Rose | [email protected] | The Delaware County Daily Times PUBLISHED: November 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM EST Numerous panelists laid out the potential environmental, economic, safety and health effects of building a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in southeast Delaware County on Wednesday before the state House Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Committee. The long and short of […]
