For Earth Day, AAA Plants Trees to Promote Car Battery Recycling
Through next Monday, the auto club is planting a tree in one of America's national forests for every battery it replaces, according to an AAA spokesman.
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Through next Monday, the auto club is planting a tree in one of America's national forests for every battery it replaces, according to an AAA spokesman.
In their petition for summary judgment, the plaintiffs' attorneys argue that all eight federal courts that have ruled on the issue since a US Supreme Court ruling last summer on the federal "Defense of Marriage" Act have deemed that banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
At Mishkan Shalom in Manayunk, people gathered for the first ever 7th Night Seder event to put the holiday into perspective.
Dozens have gathered at the steps of the New Jersey Statehouse to show their support for legalizing marijuana.
Western Pennsylvania gun owners have aimed their sights at a Philadelphia gun control advocacy group.
She grew up in this area, went to college here and now Wendy Voet is the new executive director of WOMEN'S WAY.
Spring is in the air and you know what that means...it's festival season! And on Saturday, May 3rd it'll be eight blocks of food, music, art and much more when the South Street Spring Festival returns for a second year.
The temporary park will include a boardwalk, an "urban beach," lily pad water gardens, a pop-up restaurant and bar and nets that will allow guests to literally hang out on the water.
Peace activists chose Good Friday to protest U.S. policies on defense spending.
As part of its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, SEPTA dusted off and showcased a bus from 1970 Thursday.
The first step is a change in zoning to attract more retail and restaurant fare.
Mayor Nutter joined a coalition of anti-gun groups today to help launch a new initiative to reduce gun violence.
Musicians from the Philadelphia Jazz Project held a jazz flash mob at Reading Terminal Market on Wednesday afternoon.
Members of the Korean community in Philadelphia are expressing shock over the sinking of a South Korean ferry with hundreds of high school students on board.
You can learn about physics while on a trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art thanks to a free new app developed by a Drexel University professor.
A Warminster mother and her teenage daughter have launched a new website using cutting edge technology to match job seekers with Bucks County employers looking to fill jobs.
More and more riders are taking part in this unofficial give-a-book/take-a-book program. It started with a ticket seller at the Cornwells Heights Station in Bensalem, Pa.
A whole new world of opportunity is taking shape in Camden's Cramer Hill neighborhood.
A retired lawyer is helping immigrants fully participate in American life through a Fairhill non-profit called Providence Center. Part of its mission is to provide English lessons to anyone who wants them.
A steady stream of fans visited the Harry Kalas statue Sunday, on the 5th anniversary of his death.
The 6th annual Rutgers Day is set for Saturday, April 26th in North Jersey, a day-long free festival to demonstrate all that the university offers.
From Sharknado cocktails to clothes of the futrure, there are many events at Philadelphia's Science Festival that begins later this month.
We all played with them when we were younger, and it's hard not to still enjoy them today. We're of course talking about LEGOS, and on April 26th and 27th, they'll be taking center stage at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.
A physician at the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $50,000 research grant from the Breast Cancer Coalition and Pennsylvania residents had a hand in making this gift possible.
Archie, while a known character in comics and cartoons, is small potatoes in terms of sales, a couple of thousand of comic books a month compared to 115,000 for one of the Batman titles.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
Hazmat crews were outside the Walmart in Gloucester County, which was evacuated Tuesday night.
A 19-year-old man was struck and killed by an off-duty Camden County police officer Tuesday morning, officials said.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, families are trying to savor what is left of summer.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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.
Wednesday's strong storm knocked down trees and power lines in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, damaging homes and blocking roads. Reporter Joe Holden talked to
Storms passing through the Philadelphia area Wednesday night could turn severe. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
During Wednesday's severe weather, a tree fell onto a home in Mantua Township, New Jersey, nearly hitting a woman inside. She was able to escape through a window and is OK.
Several Delaware veterans are taking to the skies in restored World War II-era planes. It's all thanks to Dream Flights, a national program created to honor their lifetime of service through the experience of flight. CBS News Philadelphia photojournalist Nate Sylves reports.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said ZaZa Vape and Cigar in Buckingham Township are accused of selling marijuana cigarettes and tobacco products to underage kids. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.