New Program Provides Green Jobs For Former Inmates In Phila.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's LandCare program has cleaned and greened 8,000 vacant lots.
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's LandCare program has cleaned and greened 8,000 vacant lots.
Environmental officials in New Jersey have put the brakes on the annual harvest of a coastal turtle in the name of preservation.
Gloucester Township, Camden County is scheduled to erect a pair of permanent solar power stations next week for residents to charge cell phones.
If you're finally ready to let your Christmas tree go, there is one New Jersey town that wants to give it a beachfront retirement.
A Florida based geologist has some dire warnings about climate change. Among them, many of the barrier islands along the Jersey shore could be under water in as little as 50 years.
Those complaining of the stench from the Tullytown Landfill are about to get some relief. The operator Waste Management has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit which includes spending $600,000 on deodorizing equipment and creating a $1.4M compensation fund.
So how should we deal with the claim from North Korea that it tested a hydrogen bomb? A local expert suggests that, true or not, the world cannot dismiss the country's contention out of hand.
An eight-year-old female Amur Leopard has arrived to the Cape May County Zoo.
A three judge appellate panel in New Jersey has, in effect, thrown out all state regulations regarding public beach access in the state.
An abandoned reservoir in Fairmount Park, inaccessible to the public for decades, will the new site of an outdoor discovery center.
The new trail segment is expected to be completed by the fall of 2016.
The Pa. State Attorney General's Office has filed criminal charges against the former Public Works Director of Tredyffrin Township for allegedly pouring between one and 4,000 gallons of a chemical called magnesium chloride into a retention basin adjoining the Public Works Complex.
Chemicals are in many popular beauty products and experts say there's very little oversight into what goes into these products we're putting on our skin and hair.
A local company is offering $50,000 in grants to schools and non-profit organizations for environmental sustainability projects.
The energy provider presented the school with the big check for its participation in the Smart Ideas program.
A Cape May-based energy company that lost their court appeal on a proposed offshore power project has offered a backup plan that they hope will address regulatory concerns in New Jersey.
Green Justice Philly's members include more than 20 environmental and economic justice organizations.
This fall, Philadelphia property owners can register for up to two free trees to plant in a yard or lawn on private property courtesy of a local program.
The hearing on Penn's campus is one of more than a dozen hearings statewide.
This time of year, the insects are more visible to the casual observer.
It was released a month before the third anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the coasts of New York and New Jersey.
Dr. Jane Goodall is on her North American tour talking about her 55 years of work with wildlife and the environment.
If you think you'll be getting out of town on the Papal weekend of September 26th and 27th, KYW Jay Lloyd has an update on availability and prices at some favorite destinations.
President and CEO of the Mann Center, Catherine Cahill, gives a brief preview of the "Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddess Master Quest" with a live orchestra on Friday, September 18 at 8 p.m.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is seeking the Democratic nomination for a third full term.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
A young girl appeared to be run over by a truck in Northeast Philadelphia, only to miraculously walk away.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is seeking the Democratic nomination for a third full term.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
A young girl appeared to be run over by a truck in Northeast Philadelphia, only to miraculously walk away.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
A young girl appeared to be run over by a truck in Northeast Philadelphia, only to miraculously walk away.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
Several people were arrested and charged with simple assault and disorderly offenses during an anti-ICE protest in Atlantic City on Saturday.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known for his friendly smile while he drove the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk, has died at 97.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Alec Bohm hit a tie-breaking two-run double and J.T. Realmuto drove in three runs on three hits to help the Phillies defeat the Braves.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
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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.
As two Philadelphia properties are being considered as potential sites for data center development, a group of protesters is calling on city leaders to pause data center development until they pass rules on how they can be safely built and operated. Brandon Goldner reports.
Percy Street is blocked off near Ritner Street after a sinkole opened up.
The Federal Transit Administration awarded $80 million to help bring trolley stations in Center City into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Official toxicology results haven't been released, but a report from TMZ says actor Hayden Panettiere may have died after taking an oxycodone pill that was laced with fentanyl. The 36-year-old was found dead last month in South Carolina.
A man is in critical condition after flying off his motorcycle on the I-95 southbound ramp to the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia, according to police.