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Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
As seasonal allergy symptoms hit residents of the Philadelphia region, a local doctor explains why allergy season is starting earlier than ever and how to cope.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
New USGS data shows port cities like Boston and New York are exposed to coastal hazards, making communities potentially unlivable in the next decade.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
Flooding continues to be a major problem for New Jersey residents, and state environmental leaders say climate change will only make it worse.
A group of American scientists in Antarctica are searching for the world's oldest piece of ice. The goal is to find an ancient sample that will help us understand the changing climate.
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
A floating barn sits among the cranes in this Dutch shipping port. On board, dozens of cows help deliver fresh milk and cheese to Rotterdam. The owners say it's an innovative climate solution, especially in countries that suffer from flooding or drought.
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
All this week, David Schechter is taking us to Svalbard, Norway -- the world's northernmost and fastest-warming community.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
For Eastwick, a majority Black neighborhood, one of those decisions might be whether homeowners become the first in Philadelphia to move out of their homes entirely because of climate change. Brandon Goldner reports.
As mighty glaciers melt in the Arctic, new research finds million-year-old methane gas trapped beneath the ice is surfacing, with a potential to further warm the planet.
For Eastwick, a majority Black neighborhood, one of those decisions might be whether homeowners become the first in Philadelphia to move out of their homes entirely because of climate change.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Tropical Storm Isaias flooded the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia in 2020. The Corps says a dam could help protect the neighborhood.
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
President Joe Biden visited Philadelphia on Friday to announce seven regional clean hydrogen hubs to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen.
Biden will be in Philadelphia on Friday to announce seven regional clean hydrogen hubs to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
Orsted, the global wind energy developer, says its first offshore wind farm in New Jersey will be delayed until 2026.
The state's death toll from the wildfires now stands at 106.
"It's devastating to start to think that it could possibly come your way. The winds had not stopped, they were relentless," Dubuque said.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a breezy Tuesday night.
The city says snow removal has been going on since last week's storm, but it really ramped up Tuesday.
The New Jersey Department of Health said the state has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets.
A Philadelphia foster mom has been charged with murder after Sy'vir Hill, a toddler in her care, drowned in a bathtub last year and died. An attorney for the woman told CBS News Philadelphia in part, she “is devastated by the tragic, accidental death of Sy’vir Hill. Nonetheless, she has not committed a crime.”