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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia Eagles home stadium is one of only two recognized for implementing strategies for sustainability.
The emergency siren at the nuclear power plant in Limerick, Pennsylvania will be tested on Monday, June 3 at 2 p.m., Constellation Energy said.
Goodwill of Delaware unveiled a new pulverizer machine that will help turn glass back into sand, which is in short supply and high demand.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration announced Friday during a news conference that it plans to clean every block in the city over 13 weeks this summer.
An American river otter has been captured on video in southeastern Chester County for the first time in over 100 years.
River otters were largely driven out of Pennsylvania 100 years ago due to hunting and poor water quality. Their return to Ridley Creek shows conservation efforts have made the area habitable again, a local conservation group says.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
Foliage Chestnut Hill is a paradise for plant lovers and will even watch plants while their owners go on vacation.
When many cities celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970, Philadelphia hosted Earth Week to take it a step further.
Philadelphia took the first Earth Day one step farther in 1970, expanding it to Earth Week. The celebration, fueled by energy and anger, included a huge concert at Fairmount Park. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the story.
Students at Head Start Early Learning Academy got hands-on lessons for Earth Day and now many are thinking about how they can make a difference for their future.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in New Jersey said the humpback whale that washed up on Long Beach Island had blunt force trauma and was a young male.
New Jersey waterways are experiencing a spike in harmful algal blooms that threaten waterways used by towns for drinking water. Here's how you can identify and report the algae, per the NJDEP.
The initiative challenged students to collect 10,000 plastic bottles, but the kids at Blankenburg Elementary School went above and beyond that goal.
The Delaware Senate has given final approval to a bill allowing the composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation.
The Justice Department and environmental groups filed two lawsuits alleging that Campell's plant in Napoleon, Ohio, has allowed wastewater and pollutants to flow unchecked into the Maumee River for years.
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ordered an environmental review to begin Monday for Shell and EDF-RE's Atlantic Shores wind turbine proposal off the Jersey Shore near Sea Girt and Asbury Park.
Officials say a roadway failure caused the Raccoon Creek to flood areas near the Old Mill in Mullica Hill in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
New Jersey voters may get the chance in November to weigh in on whether new power plants that burn fossil fuels should be banned.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
"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.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday into Monday as we track the possibility of a wintry mix and snow.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City were being restored nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
"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.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
Flames broke out in a "high-occupancy" building on the 400 block of Northampton Street, around 10 a.m., Friday
Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
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.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Malvern Prep sophomore Matt O'Neill is looking to win back-to-back National Prep titles, and his hustle started at an early age.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
"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.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The City of Philadelphia honored Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving's ahead of his 76th birthday.
A town hall was held to address the Philadelphia School District's Facilities Master Plan — a plan that will close 20 schools in the city. Kerri Corrado reports.
A Philadelphia native is making history in the suburbs. Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy. Madeleine Wright reports.
The President's House Site was designed to examine the paradox of freedom and slavery and honor the nine enslaved people who lived at the house under President George Washington. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
A Malvern Prep sophomore wrestler is looking to win back-to-back National Prep Wrestling Championships, and his hustle started at an early age. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.