/tags/east-palestine East Palestine en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:11:51 GMT /news-from-npr/2025-02-03/two-years-after-derailment-toxic-chemicals-still-roll-through-east-palestine Two years after the derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through town — with few steps taken by lawmakers to prevent another disaster. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:11:51 GMT /news-from-npr/2025-02-03/two-years-after-derailment-toxic-chemicals-still-roll-through-east-palestine Cat Murphy, Liam Bowman, Shradha Dinesh /news-from-npr/2024-04-09/norfolk-southern-will-pay-600-million-to-settle-east-palestine-derailment-lawsuit The company has agreed to pay the money as part of the settlement, but it does not admit any wrongdoing or liability for the derailment in February of 2023. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:30:14 GMT /news-from-npr/2024-04-09/norfolk-southern-will-pay-600-million-to-settle-east-palestine-derailment-lawsuit Joel Rose /2024-03-06/ntsb-head-testifies-east-palestine-derailment-controlled-burn-wasnt-needed National Transportation and Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said at a Senate Committee hearing Wednesday said Gov. Mike DeWine and Norfolk Southern contractors didn't have all the facts from the shipping company and the car temperature stabilized before the burn. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:34:47 GMT /2024-03-06/ntsb-head-testifies-east-palestine-derailment-controlled-burn-wasnt-needed Glenn Forbes, Andrew Meyer /2024-02-05/one-year-after-east-palestines-train-derailment-legislation-is-still-stalled A year ago, Saturday, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the small Ohio village. It's been a long road to recovery from the fallout. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:11:00 GMT /2024-02-05/one-year-after-east-palestines-train-derailment-legislation-is-still-stalled Clare Roth /2024-02-02/east-palestine-train-derailment-one-year-anniversary-reflections One year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, some residents are still trying to piece their lives back together while others just want to move on. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-02-02/east-palestine-train-derailment-one-year-anniversary-reflections Abigail Bottar, Matthew Chasney /2024-01-31/president-biden-to-visit-east-palestine-to-mark-derailment-anniversary A year after the Norfolk Southern train derailment, President Biden will visit East Palestine to meet with residents and address concerns. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:41:02 GMT /2024-01-31/president-biden-to-visit-east-palestine-to-mark-derailment-anniversary Mariah Alanskas, Josh Boose /2024-01-29/one-year-after-the-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-question-the-health-of-the-town The Feb. 3 accident upended life in the small town on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania, leaving residents with questions about their health and the environment. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:05:00 GMT /2024-01-29/one-year-after-the-derailment-east-palestine-residents-still-question-the-health-of-the-town Abigail Bottar /2024-01-24/mandated-east-palestine-creek-cleanup-is-entering-final-phase-environmental-officials-say Cleanup efforts are still underway in Sulphur Run and Leslie Run in East Palestine nearly a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the village. But Ohio EPA officials say progress is being made at restoring water quality and aquatic life. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:14:42 GMT /2024-01-24/mandated-east-palestine-creek-cleanup-is-entering-final-phase-environmental-officials-say Zaria Johnson /2023-12-28/east-palestine-train-derailment-reveals-need-for-more-first-responder-training The Norfolk Southern train derailment exposed a lack of training for budget-strapped volunteer fire departments. Some want railroads to do more to help. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:30:00 GMT /2023-12-28/east-palestine-train-derailment-reveals-need-for-more-first-responder-training Sophia Lucente /2023-12-22/east-palestine-neighboring-communities-still-bear-the-psychological-weight-of-the-derailment The East Palestine train derailment increased mental health problems for those living nearby. State, local and grassroots organizations have responded. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:30:00 GMT /2023-12-22/east-palestine-neighboring-communities-still-bear-the-psychological-weight-of-the-derailment Sophie Young