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58th Street Greenway still under construction in Southwest Philadelphia
October 10, 2012
The 58th Street Greenway, which connects Bartram’s Garden to Cobbs Creek trail, is an important connection in the Philadelphia portion of the East Coast Greenway – the nearly 3,000-mile, bicycle and pedestrian trail system stretching from Canada to Key West, Florida. PEC is developing segments of the vast trail network with local partners and the East Coast Greenway Alliance.
Green groups split on protections in drilling bill
February 8, 2012
Scranton Times-Tribune reporter Laura Legere covers reaction to recently passed natural gas legislation, including reactions from PEC President Paul King.
Shale drilling could provide a way to deal with abandoned oil wells
January 15, 2012
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reporter Timothy Puko examines how gas drilling could bring an opportunity to plug old wells. Features commentary by PEC Sr. VP Jack Ubinger.
Local lock-and-dam sites eyed for hydroelectric generators
December 24, 2011
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Andrew Conte looks at hydroelectric plans for Western PA. Includes comments by PEC Project Manager Lindsay Baxter.
East Liberty bus shelter rooftop gets $20,000 garden
December 14, 2011
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Tom Fontaine covers a rooftop garden on top of an Allegheny County bus shelter, designed to educate the public about the value of green roofs. Features commentary by PEC Director of Green Infrastructure Janie French.
Will Spring Garden get the green light?
December 5, 2011
The Philadelphia Daily News coverage of the upcoming Spring Garden Street Greenway meeting.
Riverfront trail plans under way in Allegheny Valley
November 28, 2011
Workshop teaches how to stop stormwater at home
November 28, 2011
Main Line Times reporter Cheryl Allison covers a homeowner stormwater workshop, including suggestions from PEC Program Manager Megan Gonzales.
Communities consider 'green' alternatives for runoff control
November 27, 2011
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Bob Bauder highlights Allegheny County communities using green infrastructure to manage stormwater and improve stream quality. Features commentary by PEC's Director of Green Infrastructure, Janie French.
Experts brief property owners on Marcellus Shale offers
November 21, 2011
North Hills Patch writer Jenna Staul covers a recent Moon Township meeting where property owners learned what when considering leasing their land to drilling companies.