Philadelphia Official Acknowledges Huge Backlog in Care For City's Trees
City officials seem stumped, so to speak, over how to keep up with the growing number of city-owned trees that need to be pruned or removed.
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City officials seem stumped, so to speak, over how to keep up with the growing number of city-owned trees that need to be pruned or removed.
Dr. Zhengxia Dou says the amount of food wasted each year is staggering.
During his remarks made in Calgary, he referred to what he calls a "North American model" for the rest of the world to emulate.
Chakra Fitwear, based in Philadelphia, will turn used plastic bottles into yoga pants for sale on the internet.
The demonstrators say they want investors from corporations to keep so-called "dirty" fossil fuel investments out of Philadelphia.
The City of Margate, NJ, is continuing its legal battle against the State of New Jersey and the US Army Corps of Engineers, trying to block construction of a proposed dune system.
The township has agreed to pay a $110,000 fine and replace the pipeline that ruptured twice last winter in Valley Forge National Park. Twenty-one million gallons of raw sewage spilled into Valley Creek.
It was in November of 2013 that a Council committee approved a top-to-bottom overhaul of billboard regulations. But, like many compromises, the measure left both activists and billboard companies unhappy and the measure was sidelined.
Glaxo Smith Kline gave nine $40,000 "Impact Award" grants to nonprofit groups that work to create healthier communities through education, food resources, shared spaces, and more.
Trip Advisor says that among US vacation spots, Wildwood, NJ has generated the greatest increase in positive reviews in the past year.
The developer is proposing a new building constructed behind the original façade, with 45 apartments and 7,600 square feet of retail space. But not all neighbors are thrilled.
Andrew Stober, chief of staff in the Mayor's Office of Transportation, says Titan Advertising will build 300 more bus shelters and share ad revenue with the City of Philadelphia.
Wash Cycle Laundry, founded by a Penn grad, picks up your laundry and brings it back the next day -- by human-powered tricycle!
An arsenal of snow guns is blasting out literally tons of snow each night at nearby Spring Mountain. Can ski season be far off?
Your body uses tricks to manage its heat in ultra-cold situations. But, says Dr. Frederic Bertley, "you can't shiver forever."
Drexel University is attempting to spread an innovative food recovery program to all parts of the nation.
Streets commissioner David Perri says 2013 was a record-setting year for our city, which was among the first to institute a recycling program.
On Nov. 9, a Winslow Township resident reportedly found the raccoon in their front yard and notified animal control officers, who removed it.
Dilworth Park, which recently replaced the old Dilworth Plaza on the west apron of Philadelphia City Hall, is more user-friendly than its predecessor.
Voters in this South Jersey town this week approved a move for the municipality to oppose a plan by the State of New Jersey to install protective dunes on the beaches.
After donating $25 million of his own money to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is inviting members of the social network to join the battle.
Interstellar is a primal science fiction extravaganza, a time-bending adventure full of both grandeur and suspense, set in the near future
One of its first tasks will be to increase the profile of women in the cycling race held here in early June of each year.
From Monday, Nov. 10 through Friday, Dec. 19, the Streets Department will be offering leaf recycling to help residents dispose of foliage, but officials say there are some changes to note.
Temple University, for example, has issued a directive to students, faculty, and staff that indefinitely bans school-sponsored travel to three West African nations.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
A Florida man died in a crash on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia Monday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Police said the guardrail where the car went into Cresheim Creek was already damaged before the crash and CBS News Philadelphia is uncovering a pattern of crashes at that site.
Some Delaware County, Pa., residents fear another property tax hike will lead to homeowners being "taxed out of their homes."
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
A Florida man died in a crash on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia Monday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Police said the guardrail where the car went into Cresheim Creek was already damaged before the crash and CBS News Philadelphia is uncovering a pattern of crashes at that site.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
A Florida man died in a crash on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia Monday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Police said the guardrail where the car went into Cresheim Creek was already damaged before the crash and CBS News Philadelphia is uncovering a pattern of crashes at that site.
Some Delaware County, Pa., residents fear another property tax hike will lead to homeowners being "taxed out of their homes."
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is searching for a 93-year-old man's car after he was found dead inside a Logan home.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
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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.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is searching for a 93-year-old man's car after he was found dead with lacerations on his chest and head inside a Logan home.
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer who was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey, said Monday that she is stepping down from her post after a federal appeals court ruled that she had been unlawfully appointed to the role.
Small is accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital is making biopsies better and easier for patients with lung disease.