Officials eyeing Delaware River salt levels as Philly-area drought worsens
The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought conditions in the Delaware River.
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The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought conditions in the Delaware River.
Prolonged drought conditions have led to an increase in salt water in the Delaware River. Officials say if the river's "salt front" continues moving toward the Ben Franklin Bridge, it could impact drinking water and have potential health consequences.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
Philadelphia's legendary Graffiti Pier could become a public park if its sale to a nonprofit goes through. The pier is famous for its street art but this past July, a section of it collapsed into the Delaware River. Brandon Goldner shows what the pier could look like in the years to come.
Graffiti Pier along the Delaware River could be turned into a public park. Conrail said the railroad company is in talks to sell the pier and property to the Delaware River Waterfront Development Corporation.
Philadelphia officials say the completion of Pier 40 is part of a revitalization of the Delaware River waterfront area. Howard Monroe has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Environmental groups say that freshwater mussels have been found in the Delaware River. Those groups held a press conference in Pennypack Park Friday to make the announcement. They say mussels are a key indicator of water quality because they are sensitive to pollution.
Authorities are investigating the man's death as suspicious, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Family members identified a body found in the Delaware River in Philadelphia as Darnell Dogan, who was out fishing on a boat before he went missing.
The 76ers' next arena could be in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia he's trying to persuade the team to move across the Delaware River to Camden. Janelle Burrell has this and your latest top headlines.
For the last few days, Morgan's Pier on Christopher Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing has been emptier than usual, despite the restaurant being right on the Delaware River with beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The restaurant has no indoor seating.
Tolls on the Walt Whitman Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge, Betsy Ross Bridge and Ben Franklin Bridge could increase -but by how much depends on a vote from the Delaware River Port Authority board.
A 53-year-old man drowned while tubing in the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Northampton County Coroner's Office.
The Battleship New Jersey is back in Camden for a welcome home celebration.
Tickets for the 3-hour trip aboard the historic ship will run you $3,000.
A body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
In Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, the Delaware River broke over its banks, inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go?
Across the river in Bristol, the Delaware River broke over its banks inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go? Dan Snyder talked to people in Bristol as they cleaned up the mess.
After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Philadelphians are questioning the safety of our city's bridges. Here's a look at the safety measures guarding our region's four DRPA bridges.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Delaware River and Bay Authority officers accompany drivers crossing the Delaware River to help them overcome their fear of bridges, also known as gephyrophobia. Officers are bracing for more calls following the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
The Battleship New Jersey on the move once again and a Mega Millions winning ticket sold in New Jersey, plus rain arriving mostly in the afternoon - Janelle Burrell has your top morning headlines for the Philadelphia region and Grant Gilmore has the weather forecast.
After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Philadelphians are questioning the safety of our city's bridges. Here's a look at the safety measures guarding our region's four DRPA bridges.
In Delanco Township, large puddles and flooded backyards are the norm when heavy rain comes down. It's even more of an issue for residents living right along the Delaware River
