Manatee Makes An Appearance In Delaware River
Officials say a manatee was spotted in the Delaware River near Bordentown, New Jersey.
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Officials say a manatee was spotted in the Delaware River near Bordentown, New Jersey.
Authorities say they are searching for two swimmers who went missing in the Delaware River Sunday in different parts of the region.
Crews spent Sunday afternoon and evening searching for the body.
Authorities say a northwestern New Jersey woman and her adult daughter drowned after their kayaks overturned on the Delaware River.
Preliminary plans for a huge commercial and retail complex are on the drawing board once again.
Around 8 a.m. on Monday, firefighters responded to the 700 block of South Columbus Boulevard for reports of a person in water.
Its Opening Day for the Festival along the Delaware River.
The new rules, announced last week by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, call for more protections of the nation's waterways, including headwaters that feed into larger rivers such as the Schuykill and Delaware.
The Commissioning ceremony featured speakers including a purple heart recipient and a casting of a memorial wreath into the Delaware River, remembering crew members who have passed.
Some area rivers, including parts of the Delaware in Bucks County, are running low this spring because of the lack of rainfall.
An autopsy was scheduled Monday for a man whose body was found by a child who was playing along the banks of the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey.
It was eventually freed and was spotted being towed by Coast Guard tug boats.
The wintertime ice rink, at Spruce Street Harbor Park, is being transformed into a summertime roller rink. But that's not the only big change taking place.
Chopper 3 was over the scene Wednesday afternoon near the Burlington Bristol Bridge.
The first KYW reporter on the scene said Marcus Hook appeared like a "war zone."
The ice is 6-8 inches thick along some parts of the Delaware, and that has prompted the US Coast Guard to take action.
"When you total up what's in the budget already and what's in the work plan, it's 97.5 million dollars," Casey notes. "That keeps the project on target."
The polar plungers at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem were freezin' for a reason on Saturday.
The crew, under show producer Ken Furstoss, has been working feverishly since Sunday, loading and wiring tens of thousands of explosive shells, each in its own mortar.
John Godzieba, who portrays Washington, says they've been watching the gauges along the Delaware River for several days keeping an eye on river levels. But over the last couple of days it's been low, so low in fact that some of the replica Durham boats have been grounded on the bottom.
It's not even winter yet, but tickets go on sale today for a big event planned for the Delaware River next June.
The next phase of the PATCO rail reconstruction project is now underway and should not cause as many delays for riders.
A tug pulled the Nicolina away from her dock at the Navy Yard just after 3:30 p.m. ending a seven-month odyssey in the Delaware.
Kramer is facing charges which include two counts of reckless endangerment for the two officers who risked their lives to dive in for the car, harassment, and violating a protection from abuse order.
It started as a rescue story, but authorities said it turned out to be a marriage apparently beyond saving.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Trump administration says it wants to appeal a federal judge's ruling to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
The Rocky statue curse has struck again in Philadelphia after Ecuador fans placed the team's jersey on the statue before a World Cup match against the Ivory Coast.
A Philadelphia police sergeant went home from the hospital after being shot over the weekend in Wynnefield.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Trump administration says it wants to appeal a federal judge's ruling to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
The Rocky statue curse has struck again in Philadelphia after Ecuador fans placed the team's jersey on the statue before a World Cup match against the Ivory Coast.
A Philadelphia police sergeant went home from the hospital after being shot over the weekend in Wynnefield.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Trump administration says it wants to appeal a federal judge's ruling to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia police sergeant went home from the hospital after being shot over the weekend in Wynnefield.
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Quakertown Community High School students accused of assaulting Police Chief Scott McElree and other officers have entered diversion programs.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
A man in Woodland Beach, Delaware, was charged with more than a dozen counts of animal cruelty after 19 dogs were rescued from his property.
After a devastating fire destroyed Mother African Union Church, the historic Wilmington congregation is leaning on its strong foundation as it begins to rebuild.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Rocky statue curse has struck again in Philadelphia after Ecuador fans placed the team's jersey on the statue before a World Cup match against the Ivory Coast.
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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.
The influx of soccer fans for the 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA Fan Festival on Lemon Hill.
A Philadelphia police sergeant who was shot on the job over the weekend was released from the hospital Monday to cheers and salutes from his colleagues. The two other officers who were shot are expected to go home soon.
The Trump administration says it's looking into options for appealing a federal judge's ruling requiring all National Parks to restore fully all recent changes to historic exhibits. That includes the slavery exhibit at President’s House Site on Independence Mall.
Alex Scott's wish was that she could hold lemonade stands to raise money so that doctors could help kids like her, and that is what's happening. CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown has the story.
101-year-old World War II veteran Paul Robbins returned to the Battleship New Jersey, the ship where he served as a young man and made memories that lasted a lifetime. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.