/tags/east-palestine East Palestine en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:23:47 GMT /2025-10-23/east-palestine-train-derailment-early-research-shows-health-impacts-more-study-needed On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, a small town on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Several studies are ongoing to find what the public health impact of the accident is. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:23:47 GMT /2025-10-23/east-palestine-train-derailment-early-research-shows-health-impacts-more-study-needed Abigail Bottar /2025-09-02/study-finds-high-rates-of-ptsd-and-depression-in-east-palestine-months-after-train-disaster Of a thousand residents surveyed, more than half had at least one physical health concern in the months following the train disaster. Many reported mental health effects too. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:31:00 GMT /2025-09-02/study-finds-high-rates-of-ptsd-and-depression-in-east-palestine-months-after-train-disaster Erin Gottsacker /2025-04-30/east-palestine-board-of-education-sues-norfolk-southern-over-unfulfilled-financial-commitments The more than $30 million lawsuit aims to recover losses the school district incurred from the 2023 train derailment, according to the superintendent. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:07:12 GMT /2025-04-30/east-palestine-board-of-education-sues-norfolk-southern-over-unfulfilled-financial-commitments Abigail Bottar /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