EPA: July 4th Fireworks Spew Pollution And Can Pose Health Risks
A study of 315 locations around the country found that the holiday explosions temporarily boosted the levels of airborne microscopic particles that can pose a health risk.
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A study of 315 locations around the country found that the holiday explosions temporarily boosted the levels of airborne microscopic particles that can pose a health risk.
The forecast of heavy rain this evening prompted the schedule change.
You've probably used Google Maps before, but did you know the website also has something called Google Trekker?
Officials are offering assistance at a number of locations on both sides of the Delaware River, including one in Clayton, Gloucester County.
A permanent memorial was dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Officials hope the new visitor's center will boost annual visitors from about 300,000 to 500,000.
Persistent power outages continue to make life difficult for more than 200,000 people around the Delaware Valley and South Jersey.
Getaways can be relaxing and recharging. Here's an ideal spot for one.
With tens of thousands of power outages, dozens of major road closures, and other related headaches, Delaware County Council chairman Mario Civera (at lectern in photo) says they reached out to Governor Wolf for assistance.
The main drag through Gibbstown wasn't too bad: just the occasional tree or tree limb down. But on the side streets, it was a different story.
Plans for the apartment building on the 200 block of Arch Street were due to be voted on by the architectural committee of the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
The new restrictions apply to birds headed to live markets, and to eggs destined for facilities where they are broken open and processed.
Recent rain and more in the forecast is a welcome sight to farmers after the entire month of May produced barely more than one inch of rain in the Delaware Valley.
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.
