For 1st time since September 2024, Philly area no longer in drought
For the first time since last September, the Philadelphia area is no longer in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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For the first time since last September, the Philadelphia area is no longer in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
After a historic stretch without rain, a New Jersey winemaker and winery owner says the dry conditions will make for better bottles. Still, he's grateful some rain is finally falling.
Aqua Pennsylvania insists the water is safe to drink in Abington despite reports of a strange taste and smell. People said they noticed a stronger chlorine smell over the last few days. CBS News Philadelphia checked with Aqua Pennsylvania and the water company traced the issue back to its Neshaminy plant.
The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought conditions in the Delaware River.
High pressure will build in from the Midwest for the weekend promoting plenty of sunshine and providing drier air and breezy conditions for Saturday.
New Jersey remains under a drought warning on Friday and there could be a drought emergency in the days ahead.
The worsening drought is forcing a second utility company in New Jersey to issue mandatory water restrictions.
Trenton Water Works has issued mandatory water restrictions amid a worsening drought in New Jersey.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
New Jersey has issued a drought warning and asked residents to voluntarily conserve water in hopes of avoiding mandatory restrictions.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Crews are battling a fire on Neversink Mountain in Reading, Pennsylvania. Firefighters are thanking neighbors for all their recent donations.
As crews battle multiple wildfires in New Jersey, residents say the smoky, hazy conditions are starting to take a toll.
People we spoke to say they can’t wait for the rain to come. AAA is warning it could cause some dangerous road conditions. Ray Strickland has more on what we could expect.
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
Saturday will be another dry day however the winds will not be as strong and the humidity levels will not be quite as low.
Amid drought conditions, another wildfire has popped up in South Jersey. Crews are battling a wildfire at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County that broke out on Thursday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
As unusually dry conditions continue, the Philadelphia region is under a red flag warning and a NEXT Weather Alert Friday because of fire danger. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Amid the worsening drought, crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are working to contain and put out three fires burning in South Jersey. Nikki DeMentri reports.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Homeowners are taking precautions as crews fight wildfires in Evesham Township and other areas in New Jersey.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
Philadelphia Police say a man was found dead in his partially burned car in the Juniata Park section of the city Thursday morning.
The Eagles own the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman has had mixed results picking at the back end of the first round.
The Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with no glaring holes on the roster, but they'll likely address multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball.
Thousands of high school, college, professional and Special Olympics athletes will compete at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 23-26.
Sunshine and warmth will be the rule on Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Police say a man was found dead in his partially burned car in the Juniata Park section of the city Thursday morning.
The Eagles own the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman has had mixed results picking at the back end of the first round.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with no glaring holes on the roster, but they'll likely address multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball.
Thousands of high school, college, professional and Special Olympics athletes will compete at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 23-26.
Philadelphia Police say a man was found dead in his partially burned car in the Juniata Park section of the city Thursday morning.
Thousands of high school, college, professional and Special Olympics athletes will compete at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 23-26.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
A suspect is in custody after two people were shot in Chester Wednesday night, police said.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Residents at Diamond Beach are dreading the upcoming summer season over parking concerns.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
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.
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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.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
The Eagles own the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman has had mixed results picking at the back end of the first round.
The Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with no glaring holes on the roster, but they'll likely address multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball.
The Cubs have outscored their opponents 58-20 during the franchise's longest win streak since it also won eight in a row from July 21-29, 2023.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
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.
QVC Group has found a way out of some of its debt, as two firms have signed on to assume $2.9 billion in debt in exchange for a stake in the company post-bankruptcy, Bloomberg reports.
Philadelphia Union sponsor and the force behind Entenmann's and Sara Lee, Bimbo Bakeries, is moving some operations out of the region for Dallas, Texas. The company will still maintain a presence in the region with its Conshohocken sales center.
Philadelphia is once again hosting world-class athletes from all levels: high school, college, Olympian and veteran, as the 130th Penn Relays is set to kick off. The multi-day event begins Thursday and wraps up Saturday at the historic Franklin Field. Wakisha Bailey chats with Steve Dolan, director of track & field at Penn.
Bill Kelly says it will be a sunny and warm Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Alden Avenue Bridge in Falls Township is now named after a Pennsbury graduate who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.