Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken by Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown during Tuesday night's debate.
Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken byWhen asked about tons of garbage being trucked to Chester from Philadelphia for processing at a trash-to-energy plant, Brown said his concerns are with the people of Philadelphia.
That comment rattled the cage of Chester residents who say they are fed up with the quality of life in the beleaguered river town of 33,000 on the banks of the Delaware River.Chester residents speak out after a question and answer of where Philly's trash ends up during the mayoral debate raises eyebrows and continues to be a topic of sharp conversation.
The City of Chester is paid $5M yearly by Covanta to process 3,500 tons of waste every day. According to a Covanta spokesperson, a study shows that the plant does not pose a health risk of any kind o people living nearby and the plant operates below its federally regulated standards.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Blowback from debate comment on Philly's trash in Chester continuesA question and answer at Tuesday night's mayoral debate regarding Philly trash going to Chester has been the talk of the region for nearly 48 hours, raising eyebrows regarding candidate Jeff Brown's statement.
Read more »
Residents Express Health Concerns Following Philadelphia Junkyard FireResidents in Hunting Park are concerned for their health after a fire tore through a Philadelphia junkyard, sending heavy black smoke into the air. NBC10’s Isabel Sanchez has more.
Read more »
Abortion pill mifepristone legal battle: What it means for Philadelphia-area residentsAbortion pill mifepristone remains available in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as legal battle originating in Texas advances.
Read more »
Man shot multiple times on a North Philadelphia street and killed, police sayPhiladelphia police are investigating the shooting death of a man on a North Philadelphia street.
Read more »
2 women arrested, charged with stealing $450K from employer, Chester County DA saysOfficials outlined an extensive scheme by the women, stealing from their employer and spending that money on themselves.
Read more »