Attorney Damian Del Duca makes the case for a synthetic turf system outperforming natural grass and soil in stormwater percolation before the Haddonfield Zoning Board. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny may install 3,100 square-feet of synthetic turf on his property after engineers argued that it filters stormwater better than natural grass and soil. The board chose to grant relief from the local impervious coverage statute rather than rule on whether it accounts for turf systems. Some neighbors fear establishing a precedent for lawn replacement throughout the borough. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Officials are contending with infectious diseases, vaccine hesitancy, cuts to federal resources, and an aging population requiring more intensive interventions. They must also work to remove barriers to care, develop audience-appropriate messaging, and find ways to reach people affected by food insecurity, homelessness, and insurance needs. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…