Councilmembers Give Final OK to Revamp of City's Billboard Regulations
It could lead to more digital billboards, though fewer outdoor signboards overall.
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It could lead to more digital billboards, though fewer outdoor signboards overall.
William Madges, a theology professor at St. Joseph's University, says it's no accident that the pope cited the political dimensions of the debate.
Here's something you probably don't expect to see near the Ocean City boardwalk: a red fox. Yet they seem to be congregating near one eatery on the north end of town.
Christopher Hale, Executive Director of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good spoke with Talk Radio 1210 WPHT midday host Dom Giordano about Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change.
The nine city public schools with graduation ceremonies planned for today had the option of remaining open past noon for the ceremonies.
The trail closure is expected to last only one day (Tuesday).
On the north apron of City Hall, fencing has been installed to prevent pedestrians from getting close to what is about to become a major work zone.
While the flies only live for a day, they reproduce and can increase their numbers in a very short time.
Swimming and playing in the Love Park fountain is not allowed, but those rules are loosely enforced on days like this.
"They got this contract and, in order to make more money off of it, they took dangerous shortcuts," says Elie Honig, director of the state's Division of Criminal Justice.
"I'm very happy that this working family is having this installation done and I'm very happy to be a part of it," said Barwin.
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is urging everyone to check in on older neighbors, friends, and family members.
The research, from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, reveals that about three-quarters of Americans believe they're wasting less food than the national average.
Officials in Adams and York counties are advising people not to fish, boat or swim in certain sections of the Conewago Creek until further notice.
Waring Elementary School students helped celebrate by dancing at Clemente Recreation Center, where deputy mayor Mike DiBerardinis said that kids like them were his chief motivation to cut his deparment's carbon footprint.
The university is asking Council to create a "Temple Vending District," ensuring that students have an opportunity to make purchases at the burgeoning food truck scene, but not to the point of choking off pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Gov. Chris Christie's administration is seeking federal court action to halt research that involves blasting the ocean floor off New Jersey with sound waves.
The city's renowned Mural Arts Program is working with fourteen well-known artists on a series of works that interract with the viewing public.
Solving problems in the Middle East has never been a simple prospect, but that's the goal for a Temple University professor who's heading to Gaza and the West Bank.
The research project by Rutgers University, the University of Texas and the National Science Foundation is getting underway this week after an aborted attempt to do it last summer, when equipment problems scrapped it after a few days.
In report released Tuesday by the CDC, the organization says melanoma is responsible for more than 9,000 skin cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.
Her last ping put her right off the coast of Avalon, near Townsends Inlet.
The new rules, announced last week by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, call for more protections of the nation's waterways, including headwaters that feed into larger rivers such as the Schuykill and Delaware.
US Coast Guard veterans often see lives lost or nearly lost. Here are some of their real-life stories that highlight the importance of boating safety.
John Hanger, Gov. Wolf's secretary of policy and planning, says the Wolf administration's proposed budget includes $50 million to jumpstart solar energy programs in Pennsylvania.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
A driver and a passenger are dead after a car crashed into a home in Harrison Township and caught fire, police say.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
A driver and a passenger are dead after a car crashed into a home in Harrison Township and caught fire, police say.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
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.
A driver and a passenger are dead after a car crashed into a home in Harrison Township and caught fire, police say.
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.
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.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
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.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Center City District Restaurant Week in Philadelphia returns this weekend as more than 120 locations will offer discounted dining deals.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Philadelphia region. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Everyone from plow crews to everyday people are getting ready for this second hit of snow in the Philadelphia region. Dan Snyder reports.
A car crashed into a home in Harrison Township, New Jersey, Saturday evening, killing two people inside the vehicle after a fire broke out, police say.
Week 3 of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company. Eva Andersen reports.