Contaminated Rivers in Pa.; Sixers Touts Schedule with Philly Art; Asbestos at Kensington HS

Contaminated rivers in Pa.; Sixers touts schedule with Philly art; Asbestos at Kensington HS

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY The world in a Weaver’s Knot at Penn’s Landing(Photo by @wmdkenner) More than half of Pennsylvania waterways contain fecal bacteria during parts of the year, report says Along the Philadelphia section of the Delaware River, E. coli frequently exceeded unhealthy levels. Environmentalists with PennEnvironment point to combined sewer overflows as the cause of the contamination. Swimmable waterways have long been the goal o…

‘Potentially unsafe levels’ of E. coli found in hundreds of Pa. waterways, group says

By Stephana Ocneanu/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Philly-area waterways regularly test positive for harmful bacteria, report says

An environmental nonprofit is urging local leaders to take action to prevent sewage overflows from polluting waterways across the Philadelphia region.

'Potentially unsafe levels' of E. coli found in hundreds of Pennsylvania waterways, group says

Swimmers might want to think twice before taking a dip in Pennsylvania’s waterways, according to a report by an environmental advocacy group. A report...

Report Flags Bacteria Risks Across Philly-Area Waterways

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Harmful bacteria were detected repeatedly in the Delaware River and waterways across Philadelphia and its suburbs during 2024 and 2025, with some Chester County monitoring sites reaching …