Jamie Glenn outside her home in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk. Shown is flooding in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, ...

Dorchester County has received its first Community Rating System (CRS) designation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, earning a Class 8 rating that will lower flood insurance costs for many ...