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.
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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.
The Philadelphia region is likely to record highs in the 90s this week amid a summer-like stretch.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer Health system say they hope to reopen a primary care clinic within nine months.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left a man dead and another wounded Tuesday night, police said.
Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and Porter Martone had one goal to lead the playoff-bound Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiance in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
The Philadelphia region is likely to record highs in the 90s this week amid a summer-like stretch.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer Health system say they hope to reopen a primary care clinic within nine months.
The family of Garrett Nicholas, killed in a weekend crash, is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left a man dead and another wounded Tuesday night, police said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer Health system say they hope to reopen a primary care clinic within nine months.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left a man dead and another wounded Tuesday night, police said.
The family of Garrett Nicholas, killed in a weekend crash, is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.
Young people are increasingly joining the Catholic Church, including in the Philadelphia area.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and Porter Martone had one goal to lead the playoff-bound Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
UFC 330 will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly in August, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
The Phillies are shuffling up the bullpen by sending Seth Johnson back to Triple-A and recalling Chase Shugart from the IronPigs.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
Philadelphia police were called out to Howard Street and Lehigh Avenue on Tuesday night for a report of a shooting that killed one man and injured another.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could hit 90 degrees on Wednesday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
While gas prices have climbed amid the Iran war, Boyle introduced a plan to try to drive down the prices.
Representatives from Chariot Allaire shared a timeline Tuesday evening during a packed town hall at Widener University, where residents pressed for answers about what comes next after the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and other facilities.
The parking garage under construction at 30th Street collapsed last week when a subcontractor was installing precast concrete pieces, and one failed, leading to a cascading collapse.