Matthew Smith

Jan 13, 2025 | williamfry.com | Cassandra Byrne |Matthew Smith |Colm Booth |Ashley Hennessy

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (the Department) has recently invited comments from interested parties on the proposals contained within the Draft Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for RESS 5 Consultation Document. While requesting general feedback from stakeholders as to any potential issues, the Department has specifically sought responses to its proposals on the matters below.

Nov 13, 2023 | phillytrib.com | Matthew Smith

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Democrat Cherelle Parker was elected Philadelphia's 100th mayor, making history as the first woman to hold the position. This week, The Tribune went out and spoke with citizens to hear their reactions to Philly's next mayor.

Oct 29, 2023 | 1069thex.com | Matthew Smith

The SIU has launched an investigation after a man fell from a hotel in downtown London Saturday night. Police were called to the DoubleTree Hilton hotel on King street on October 28th around 7:15 p.m. They were responding to multiple reports of an adult man in distress. Around 2 hours later officials says the man fell from the building out of the window. The man was then rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. As a result the SIU says they’re currently investigating the incident.

Apr 26, 2023 | fox13seattle.com | Matthew Smith

It is a story scientists know well: a man-made project, accidentally creates environmental impacts no one expected. When the Hood Canal bridge opened in 1961, it was a first-of-its kind success. It may have been the second concrete floating bridge in Washington state, but it was also the first-ever built on a tidal waterway. The feat remains impressive to this day, not to mention useful, given its daily use connecting the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas.