Philadelphia residents' water bills to increase this month, officials say
The price Philadelphians pay for water is set to increase in September, according to the water department.
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The price Philadelphians pay for water is set to increase in September, according to the water department.
Philadelphia households will start paying more for water beginning in September after a city board approved a rate hike of 9.4% earlier this year. Residents and experts say it will be hard for some to afford the higher bills.
Core services like water treatment are continuing, but response times will decrease for water main breaks and fire hydrant issues.
Residents of the Mt. Eyre neighborhood say they are worried about their water and soil after jet fuel leaked into the area.
In 2024, Sunoco Pipeline spilled more fuel than any other pipeline in the United States, according to data reviewed by CBS News.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
Data analyzed by CBS News Philadelphia found that the neighborhoods most likely to experience large flows of sewage are also some of the most economically challenged in the city.
Inside Aqua's laboratory in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, scientists are using their sense of taste and smell to assess water quality in the Delaware Valley.
A group of scientists at Aqua is using their senses of smell and taste to protect your family's drinking water. Reporter Brandon Goldner explains how they're finding the perfect-tasting water.
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
Upper Makefield Township residents affected by a Sunoco pipeline leak are worried about the safety of their drinking water.
Residents in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania, are worried their well water is contaminated after a pipe leaked jet fuel.
Homeowners in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania, are raising concerns about the safety of their drinking water after an underground pipe in their neighborhood leaked jet fuel.
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are everywhere and can linger permanently in air, water and soil. In response, Aqua New Jersey just unveiled a new water treatment system to help remove them from drinking water.
The EPA announced a new national drinking water standard to protect Americans from toxic chemical pollution. There are about 15,000 different types of human-made chemicals used in everyday products, including food packaging, nonstick cookware, cosmetics and other personal care products. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/43Sh5l8
The Justice Department and environmental groups filed two lawsuits alleging that Campell's plant in Napoleon, Ohio, has allowed wastewater and pollutants to flow unchecked into the Maumee River for years.
She will be speaking in Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood just after 1 p.m. today.
A recent study tested 10 water filters and found some of the most well-known are "not" effective at fully filtering out PFAS.
After a chemical leak at Bucks County company Trinseo, Delaware Riverkeeper Maya Van Rossum wants to make sure wildlife is protected.
The chemical spill happened last Friday at Trinseo Altuglas LLC in Bristol, Bucks County.
They took a drink from the tap Tuesday and said residents can put their water worries to rest, Ross DiMattei reports.
Eight to 12 thousand gallons of a latex product spilled into a Bucks County creek and flowed into the Delaware River.
Aqua Pennsylvania said the chemical is now far enough downstream that they only have to be in a heightened state of alert for another 1-2 days.
Philadelphia officials say tap water in the city is safe for all uses until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Despite reassurance from officials that tap water is still safe to drink, people are buying up bottled water, emptying store shelves.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Rendell Hoagland pleaded guilty Friday in the first-degree murder case of his own daughter, 12-year-old Malinda.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County. Ross DeMattei reports.
A Philadelphia police source told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that the teen has contacted his family and said that he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron. Krystle Rich reports.
Fire crews were called to a burning restaurant in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest.