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The initiative challenged students to collect 10,000 plastic bottles, but the kids at Blankenburg Elementary School went above and beyond that goal.
PhilaPort officials said they have the capacity and already have several diversions scheduled from Baltimore. A spokesperson for the port says they stand ready to help in any way they can.
A Philadelphia staple will be returning soon. Jim's Steaks on South Street will reopen in May after a massive fire in July of 2022 forced the iconic cheesesteak shop to close for nearly two years.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday before the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
Rain in the weather forecast has forced the Philadelphia Phillies to postpone their Opening Day game against the Atlanta Braves to Friday.
The winning $1.13 billion ticket was sold at a ShopRite down the Jersey Shore. Lottery officials are now waiting for the lucky winner to come forward, as customers congratulate whoever it was.
Punxsutawney Phil has a new job to add to his resume. The famous weather-predicting groundhog is now a dad.
Students at the Pequeños Pasos de ASPIRA Preschool in Philadelphia got to travel around the world - without leaving the preschool - as their school transformed into an airport with 22 countries.
Forecasted rain has led the Philadelphia Phillies to postpone their Opening Day game against the Atlanta Braves to Friday. Here's what the forecast says.
Only clutch purses and/or fanny packs no larger than 5" x 7", clear bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", medical bags and diaper bags are allowed inside Citizens Bank Park.
Wednesday started off dry but showers are going to filter in heading into the afternoon and evening - with all eyes on a potentially rainy home opener for Phillies
New dad Bryson Stott believes the Philadelphia Phillies are "built for those playoffs" as he enters his third season in the majors. How much better can he be?
Three Philadelphia-area young golfers are looking to win the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition in Augusta, Georgia next month.
The Philadelphia Phillies-Atlanta Braves Opening Day matchup at Citizens Bank Park is sold out, but fans can still get a ticket through third-party options.
New research is linking bad sleep to faster brain aging, and doctors say the position you sleep could impact a number of conditions. CBS New Philadelphia Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Police in Mercer County shoot a man they say was breaking into a home. Chopper 3 was over the scene in East Windsor Township. Police said they were responding to a call from a concerned neighbor, when they encountered the suspect trying to break into a home on Etra Road. Police say the suspect is now in critical condition.
Brandon Graham, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the longest-tenured player in franchise history, has unretired and signed a contract to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Mega Millions jackpot is at least $650 million ahead of Tuesday night's drawing. Jim Donovan has your latest Philadelphia area news with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
A woman who works as a housekeeper in Bergen County, New Jersey was attacked by a coyote while walking a golden retriever, and the attack was caught on surveillance video.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
Thousands of athletes will hit Philadelphia's Broad Street for America's most popular 10-mile race on Sunday.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
A content creator and pastor from North Philly, better known as Minister Zay and hmblzayy online, was hit by a car while livestreaming his 3,000-mile walk.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The 1969 moon landing is an integral part of American history. But few people may know that the spacesuits worn by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were made in Delaware.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a rainy Wednesday night.
The farm said it will shift its focus to growing more flowers and vegetables in 2026 to make up for the lost crops.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a rash of burglaries at businesses over a three-week span. Ryan Hughes reports.
The open casting call is looking for men and women who are 18 and older, Latino and bilingual (English and Spanish) for various speaking roles in the show.