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In this 2018 photo, the Delaware River Basin Commission, a federal/interstate agency responsible for managing water resources in the Delaware River watershed, held a hearing in Philadelphia on the proposed ban on fracking in the Delaware River basin.
January 12, 2021 | 5:49 PM

Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers sue over Delaware River drilling ban

Senate Republicans say the Delaware River Basin Commission doesn’t have the authority to impose a moratorium on fracking in the basin.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press
Ray Kemble of Dimock, displays a jug of what he identifies as his contaminated well water in this August 2013 file photo.
February 1, 2019 | 9:40 AM

Gas driller Cabot wants Dimock man thrown in jail for contempt

The company says Ray Kemble hasn’t shown up for depositions. Kemble said he couldn’t make the appointments because of his poor health.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press
An academic study raised questions about the safety of underground storage of gas from wells like this in Dimock, Pa.
December 12, 2017 | 6:07 PM

Cabot Oil wants money from homeowner for critical claims following settled lawsuit

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press