Environmental Groups Urge Greater Protection For Local Waterways
Figures show the Schuylkill River is the 17th most polluted local watershed in America. The Delaware River ranks even higher.
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Figures show the Schuylkill River is the 17th most polluted local watershed in America. The Delaware River ranks even higher.
Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man's body was found in the Delaware River Saturday morning.
It happened around 6:30 p.m. near Linden Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
Authorities say a body found on the Delaware River shoreline in southern New Jersey may be that of man believed to have jumped to his death from a nearby bridge.
According to police, a boat caught on fire on the Delaware River Monday afternoon.
Authorities say two people jumped off a ship into the Delaware River near the Port of Wilmington.
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The search continued Saturday for the body of a man who went missing after an accident on the Delaware River in Bucks County.
Authorities suspendend the search at sundown Friday night and will resume at daybreak.
Eyewitness News reporter Cleve Bryan spoke with the man who dove into the water, making four trips to help save the family's lives.
Police are investigating after a body was pulled from Delaware River Friday afternoon.
This is a watershed moment -- for the 13,500-square-mile Delaware River watershed, that is.
This is the second time in the last few weeks that the 45-year-old main has ruptured, spilling five million gallons of raw sewage into Valley Creek.
A half-dozen bands, many of them local, are headlined this year as Penn's Landing hosts a jam-packed day of music this Memorial Day weekend.
The navy battleship, which is dedicated to the passengers of United Flight 93, here in Philadelphia until March 4th.
Many of us can't wait for the snow to melt, but those close to rivers and streams hope it doesn't happen too fast.
The Coast Guard received a report Friday from the National Response Center of oil along the shoreline of Gloucester City, N.J.
The incident was reported at about 1 p.m. Monday near Monroe Energy LLC in Marcus Hook, Delaware County.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the exclusive story.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Anthony Garbarino at the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at 856-384-5619.
The frigid temperatures have made for some unique sights around the Delaware Valley. One of them is in Lower Bucks County, which has become quite an attraction thanks to stacking ice.
A polar vortex didn't keep people away from a Polar Bear Plunge into the Delaware River Saturday.
Authorities believe the pilot of a single-engine plane was trying to reach an airport in dense fog and rain when the aircraft crashed on a wooded hilltop near the Delaware River in New Jersey.
Authorities are investigating after 150 gallons of oil spilled into the Delaware River Tuesday morning.
Firefighters pulled a woman in need of help out of the Delaware River Saturday night.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely on Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
It's another day of jackets, gloves and hats as we continue in a cold winter pattern Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely on Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
It's another day of jackets, gloves and hats as we continue in a cold winter pattern Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely on Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in the shooting death of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking the NEXT big thing in the forecast for your weekend: a chance of snow Saturday night into Sunday. Here's the latest forecast for the Philadelphia area.
Want to catch one of the six 2026 World Cup games being played in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field? FIFA is opening a lottery for tickets at 11 a.m.
Eight people were evacuated from a burning home in Penndel, Pennsylvania with no major injuries, Chandler Lutz reports.
The Pennsylvania SPCA says someone left a box outside with a puppy inside and a note saying they had no other choice but to leave her behind.