Federal Bureau of Investigation Nov 12, 2019
FBI Eyes How Pennsylvania Approved Mariner East Pipeline, Sources Says
The FBI has begun a corruption investigation into how Gov. Tom Wolf's administration came to issue permits for construction on a multibillion-dollar pipeline project to carry highly volatile natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania, The Associated Press has learned.
Pennsylvania Nov 10, 2019
145 Pennsylvania Dams in Poor Condition and High Risk to Human Life If They Fail, State Says
Pennsylvanians living downstream may not often think about what could happen if something goes wrong with one of the state's many dams, but threats to life and property are scattered along the state's 86,000 miles of streams and rivers.
New Jersey Nov 4, 2019
Residents Fighting to Get Landfill Moved
Environment Officials Move to Protect NJ Lighthouse Considered Among Most Vulnerable in Nation
The DEP said work will begin to protect the East Point Lighthouse with giant sand-filled fabric tubes to temporarily keep the waves at bay
director Oct 30, 2019
Murphy Commits New Jersey to Climate Change Resiliency Plan
On the seventh anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey's governor committed the state to a far-reaching plan to deal with climate change and protect itself from future storms.
Pennsylvania Oct 12, 2019
New Jersey Denies Permits for Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
New Jersey denied permits for a $1.1 billion, roughly 120-mile long pipeline that would bring Marcellus Shale natural gas to New Jersey, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
director Sep 25, 2019
New Jersey Has Bought 700 Flood-Prone Houses — But None Along the Shore
New Jersey says it has bought its 700th home under a program to acquire and demolish houses in flood-prone areas — but nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy, not one of those purchases has been along the ocean.
Pennsylvania Sep 14, 2019
Sunoco's Pipeline in Delaware County, it is Not Safe for Kids, Residents say
A group of parents in a community of Delaware County is asking for answers about the Sunoco's Mariner East pipeline, which caused a sinkhole. Parents are worried about a possible explosion in such a residential area.
federal judge Aug 23, 2019
Water Pours In To Newark From Unlikely Sources
As places in Newark are hoping to keep getting bottled water for residents, some unlikely places are coming to their rescue — including Flint, Michigan, who has been dealing with their own water crisis for years. NBC 4 New York's Brian Thompson reports.
New Jersey Jul 8, 2019
US to Reconsider if 3 Jersey Shore Towns Can Stay Without Dunes
After Superstorm Sandy whacked New Jersey, most shore towns had to build or rebuild protective sand dunes. But three areas got a pass.
New Jersey Jun 14, 2019
Mother and Young Child Attacked by Coyote Inside New Jersey Park
A mother and her 4-year-old son were attacked by a coyote as they walked in a New Jersey park Thursday evening, police say
New Jersey May 4, 2019
New Jersey Governor Signs Law Protecting Public Beach Access
New Jersey's governor signed a law Friday intended to protect the public's right to reach the beach in a state where some shore towns have employed a wide variety of tactics to discourage outsiders from sitting on or even walking across their sand.
Governor Mar 13, 2019
Pennsylvania Opens Investigation Into 350-Mile Gas Pipeline
Pennsylvania's attorney general said Tuesday that his office has opened an investigation into construction on a 350-mile natural gas liquids pipeline project across southern Pennsylvania that has been blamed for polluting waterways in dozens of places and causing sinkholes near homes.
New Jersey Mar 5, 2019
New Jersey Protects 749 Miles of Waterways From Pollution
New Jersey is adding 749 miles of rivers and streams to its inventory of waterways that have a high level of protection from pollution and development.
police officer Mar 3, 2019
Police Officer Charged With Illegally Making, Selling Guns
A police officer with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has been charged with illegally making and selling guns and with tipping off a drug-trafficking suspect.
New Jersey Feb 12, 2019
Appeals Court Upholds New Jersey's Bear Hunt
A state appeals court on Tuesday rejected a challenge to New Jersey's bear hunt brought by animal protection organizations, ruling that New Jersey followed appropriate guidelines in expanding the hunt in 2015.
spokesman Dec 4, 2018
Yardley-Area Boil Water Advisory Lifted
A boil water advisory will continue to be in effect in the Yardley area at least through Monday as officials work to test water samples.
NBCUniversal Inc. Dec 2, 2018
Boil Water Advisory Continues in Parts of Bucks County
A boil water advisory continues for some customers in Yardley, Lower Makefield and Falls Township. We find out how residents are dealing with it as officials with the Pennsylvania American Water work to find a solution.
Fewer Black Bears Killed During New Jersey Hunt
Fewer black bears were killed during the fall hunt in New Jersey this year. Gov. Phil Murphy has targeted the hunt.
Jersey Shore Town Seaside Heights Shuts Off Ocean Access After Bacteria Levels Exceed Standard
Seaside Heights in Ocean County, New Jersey, closed off access to the ocean along its beaches Thursday after two consecutive bacteria tests showed levels that exceed state standards.