Cicadas are back, but climate change is messing with them
Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
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Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
The CBS News Confirmed team is vetting videos and claims as fast as they pop up on social media to verify whether they're real before Election Day.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
Bucks County voters will have until Friday to cast their ballots through on-demand mail ballot voting after a court-ordered extension
Kamala Harris will have a rally and concert near the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Monday.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke at a campaign event in Bucks County Thursday morning before traveling to Erie, Pennsylvania later in the day.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
Bucks County voters will have until Friday to cast their ballots through on-demand mail ballot voting after a court-ordered extension
Kamala Harris will have a rally and concert near the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Monday.
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
Chester County teenager Joe Veneziale is getting his neighbors into the spooky spirit this Halloween with a terrifying trip through his homemade haunt.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Two women died after they were shot by an intruder in their home in Willingboro, New Jersey, Burlington County officials said.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
Sixteen years ago, the Phillies won the World Series and paraded down Broad Street. Brad Lidge recalls the "biggest party ever."
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return as the Pistons beat the Sixers on Wednesday night.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver in August in Salem County, New Jersey.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, man pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Jontay Porter's NBA career.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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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.
For the first time ever, chicken chain Zaxby's is setting up shop in our area. The company is looking to open up 16 new locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. You'll have to be patient, that's all over a period of five years. So far, Zaxby's has not revealed exactly where it will open its first restaurants.
If you bought a tumbler from Wawa recently, you may want to stop using it. About 60,000 of these tumblers are being recalled because the metal straw can cut your hand or mouth. At least four people say they've been cut. The 24-ounce tumblers were sold at Wawa stores in our area in August. If you have one of the tumblers, don't return it to Wawa.
Two firefighters were injured in this fire in Coplay, Lehigh County Wednesday night. The two-story twin residence on the 800 block of Catherine Drive caught fire just before 8 p.m. The fire started on the rear deck of the residence and even jumped to the adjoining home. The injured firefighters were treated and released. The cause is under investigation.
Firefighters are getting the upper hand on this wildfire that's burning in Evesham Township, Burlington County. The fire started Wednesday afternoon in the area of Sycamore Avenue. We're told the 40-acre fire is now about 90% contained and no homes are in danger. The cause is under investigation.
A pumpkin totem pole tradition brings neighbors together every year at Overbook Farms.