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3 storiesnewest firstlatest September 26, 2026
The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup will hold a two‑day volunteer cleanup of the Anacostia River on September 26‑27, 2026, to remove litter and gather data for research and policy. The initiative seeks to stop trash from reaching the ocean and to support environmental policymaking.
A ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers in Lower Merion has generated 437 complaints, leading the Building and Planning Department to request a part‑time clerk be made full‑time and to add a seasonal code‑compliance officer.
Governor Gavin Newsom rejected Senate Bill 954, preserving the 2025 CEQA exemptions that allow advanced‑manufacturing facilities to be sited without full environmental review.
