New Jersey "Skip the Stuff" law takes effect
The law stops restaurants and food delivery services from automatically including disposable items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiment packets in takeout and delivery orders.
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The law stops restaurants and food delivery services from automatically including disposable items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiment packets in takeout and delivery orders.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
New research shows gardening significantly improves cognitive health, boosting memory. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The goal of the LandCare program is to improve the appearance of neighborhoods and encourage community connection.
A pioneering project at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design is working to create environmentally friendly alternatives to concrete and epoxy.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
It was a farewell to the majestic English yew tree, which became the Pennsylvania state champion for its species in 2019.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Environmental protection officials in Pennsylvania are investigating after a white substance leaked from a pipe into Goose Creek in West Chester. Residents and pets are asked to avoid the water for now.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before becoming law.
Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.
Another whale has died after becoming beached off the coast of the Jersey Shore, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
A grassroots organization is at odds with the Fairmount Park Conservancy as the two continue to debate over what should happen to about 100 acres of green space at FDR Park.
The area of concern used to be a golf course, but after it shut down, nature slowly took over, creating an unexpected green space that's become known as "the meadows."
Delaware County officials say an employee found a large amount of dead fish and a sheen on the water in the Chester Creek West Branch.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said his office reached a settlement with Dupont, Corteva and Chemours over claims involving PFAS at four sites across the state. If the settlement is approved, residents could apply for money, particularly if they had issues with well water.
After announcing it would lose access to key weather satellite data, NOAA will retain access, the agency said in a statement.
A beach replenishment project scheduled for this year in Avalon and nearby Stone Harbor, as well as another project at the north end of Ocean City, are currently on hold because federal funding isn't available.
It's an oasis of green spaces within Philadelphia's city limits. Venture out to Morris Arboretum and Gardens this summer for a taste of nature.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
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.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into installing malware on their devices.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
Police are looking for 26-year-old Lee Johnson, who they say is accused of sexual assault during a home invasion in the 2200 block of East Somerset Street in Kensington on June 4, 2026.
A bunch of Eagles missed practice at Wednesday's training camp, including offensive linemen Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson and wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen reports.
A New Jersey family is being helped by the American Red Cross after a tree fell on a home in Willingboro on Wednesday morning.
Jamaican-born artist Eunice LaFate blends Caribbean and American influences in her work. She's painted for over 20 years and runs LaFate Gallery in Wilmington. She's now preparing to receive an award for Best Local Artist at the Best of Delaware party in Wilmington Thursday night. Ryan Hughes takes you inside the artist's studio.
If you're not careful, you could be scammed by a malicious web feature posing as a captcha, that could trick you into installing malware yourself. Josh Sidorowicz has tips on how to keep yourself safe in this preview of this week's In Your Corner podcast. Find the full episode on the CBS Philadelphia YouTube channel.