Less than 2% of insured Pa. properties carry flood insurance. A task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable — including new tax breaks, grants and assistance. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3L9APrW

Live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware? Don’t be fooled by these flood insurance myths ↓ via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3Waww5Q

Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year. Sophia Schmidt explains ↓ bit.ly/3RVazVS

With more than a month left of summer, demand is outpacing funding for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program. “They’re making it harder … for people with disabilities and older people,” said one Philly resident. “We need help." via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3YkmzEl

"The Inquirer asked the three turf companies the city might hire for samples of their product so we could test it. None would reply." inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

The Philly region is facing another heat wave. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and cool ↓ via Zoe Read, Maria Pulcinella, Susan Phillips + Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3AiHQnO

Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public. Sophia Schmidt explains ↓ bit.ly/3LUl6NI

Tropical Storm Debby could "supercharge" a cold front and bring heavy rain and flooding to the Philly region. Here's what to know ↓ via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3YzEarX

As Debby moves up the East Coast, the Philly region faces threats of heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes. Here's what to know ↓ via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3WCFVC9

A high-profile donation from Jalen Hurts landed A/C units in several more Philly schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/4dlhVe8

Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during extreme heat. But nearly two dozen closed this summer due to unreliable A/C. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/4dGG1jC

Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during dangerous heat waves. But it turns out many have unreliable A/C. This summer more than a third of Philly libraries closed for at least a day due to cooling issues. PlanPhilly WHYY whyy.org/articles/phila…

Miriam and Benny Saladin were set to retire in Manville, N.J. But their home was located between two rivers, and in more than two decades, their house flooded three times. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3NDwheA

‘We are really concerned’: Salty water creeps toward Philly drinking water intake as dry conditions persist via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/40EDBhy

Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures. 🎧 via Sophia Schmidt + The Pulse bit.ly/3P89M1U

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner. Sophia Schmidt + WHYY Delaware + Emily Neil bit.ly/4k1ljhQ

Philadelphians are tracking air quality and pollution from their rowhouses in real time. With the fate of EPA regulations uncertain, advocates say such local environmental protection efforts are increasingly important. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/44M7puU

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The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C are at highest risk. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/4l81FR2

Some Philly neighborhoods, like Hunting Park, can reach 20+ degrees hotter than in greener areas. A new "cool pavement" pilot program aims to combat summer heat. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/4mraF41