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Councilman Mark Squilla is proposing a bill that would charge shoppers five cents every time they use a disposable bag.
If you're thinking of tying the knot and are looking for a memorable, small-scale ceremony, how about a nautical nuptials?
Clean Water Action, Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, Penn Environment, and the Sierra Club made their selection based on a questionnaire the candidates were asked to fill out.
It's on a much smaller scale, but bicycles can now be rented with a smartphone app along two biking trails in Montgomery County.
Part of the asphalt playground at the Nebinger Elementary School has been transformed into a rain garden.
"We see this, in its humble way, as a part of Earth Day, in keeping the environment and the streets of Philadelphia cleaner," David Perri said at today's dedication.
Since the 1970s, Penndot has allowed Philadelphia's mayor and City Council to regulate billboards along state highways, but Penndot officials now fear that federal highway dollars are at risk without their direct oversight.
It is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and an area environmental leader is reflecting on the strides made in protecting the planet through the years along with the major issues like climate change that still need to be addressed.
Philadelphia is one of five cities to test out a high-tech bench that allows the public to participate in the measurement of air quality and weather information.
One of the PUC's recommendations would be to increase PGW's "distribution system improvement charge," which is billed to customers, above the current five-percent cap.
Among those who are joining the cause, at least temporarily, is Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite.
"One Man's Trash" is a look at the trash picked up in Fairmount Park by just one person over the course of one year.
With recent high-profile derailments in the news, county officials gathered Friday to give an update on emergency preparedness.
Margate is fighting the plan in court.
About 22,000 seedlings will be planted over the course of two days.
The end result could be fewer billboards overall, but more of them would be digital electronic displays.
Government officials expect the bridge, closed since a sinkhole opened last month, to be reopened by the end of the summer and say the contractor will be fined $20,000 a day if it isn't.
As we mark 150 years since the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, we note that a getaway to nearby Gettysburg is a rewarding way to reflect on both the man and his turbulent times.
Macaque monkeys Maya and Kip are the focal characters in this nature documentary about the simian society's rigid class system.
New Jersey environmental officials say the large diesel generators that developer Glenn Straub has brought in to get the Revel's fire-suppression system operating again might not meet federal clean air standards.
The guidelines come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, after a five-year investigation. Officials advise to make sure the undercarriage of your car gets washed.
Nutter says he has reservations about the huge, sidewalk-level, LED signs, but rather than veto the measure, he struck a deal with its sponsor, Councilman Mark Squilla.
Maryland crabbing season began April 1st! Why not catch yourself a dozen or two?
"It's not only a new home but it's a new chapter of collaboration with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts," noted Joan Reilly (center), chief operation officer of Mural Arts.
Dreary and damp conditions will persist for yet another day on Friday in the Philadelphia region.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 16 shots and Dylan Guenther assisted on two Utah goals as the Mammoth beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
Geno's Steaks, a popular cheesesteak restaurant, has a 6,000-square-foot space situated at Power Plant Live!
A sinkhole in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood has been giving residents problems for more than one year.
At least three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution barring federal agents from using county-owned property for civil immigration activities.
A sinkhole in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood has been giving residents problems for more than one year.
Dreary and damp conditions will persist for yet another day on Friday in the Philadelphia region.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 16 shots and Dylan Guenther assisted on two Utah goals as the Mammoth beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.
A sinkhole in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood has been giving residents problems for more than one year.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
Former Flyers head athletic trainer John Worley recalls being on the bench as USA Hockey won its first gold medal since 1980.
Police say Joseph Bouffard was arrested for indecent assault that occurred at the West Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, Walmart store.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution barring federal agents from using county-owned property for civil immigration activities.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
At least three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four employees shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
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.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 16 shots and Dylan Guenther assisted on two Utah goals as the Mammoth beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
A.J. Brown could be on the move this offseason, but the Philadelphia Eagles are seeking a "Quinnen Williams-type deal" in return for their star wide receiver.
Former Flyers head athletic trainer John Worley recalls being on the bench as USA Hockey won its first gold medal since 1980.
Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Grant Gilmore says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with a high of 45 degrees. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The money will help support athletics and STEM programming at the school.
The exhibit explores the importance of assembly and how sports, pop culture and art serve as conveners in our everyday lives.
The explosion at Savita Naturals, which processes cocoa butter for the chocolate industry. The cause remains under investigation.
Manayunk residents on Conarroe Street are frustrated about a sinkhole that's continuing to cause lingering issues.