In Lumberton, N.J., Rising Waters Cause Minimum Consternation
Lumberton Township, in Burlington County, usually gets hit hard when flooding rains come calling, since it sits right on the banks of the Rancocas Creek.
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Lumberton Township, in Burlington County, usually gets hit hard when flooding rains come calling, since it sits right on the banks of the Rancocas Creek.
In planning getaways to the Jersey shore, there's an easy way to get on the water and explore nature -- for an hour, or a day.
"Everything in produce is just supply and demand," says Butch Dougherty, who operates a produce stand in the Reading Terminal Market. He blames the harsh winter for short supplies.
Under the order, smoking is prohibited in more than 125 Philadelphia neighborhood parks, including dozens in the sprawling Fairmount Park system, totalling 11,000 acres of public space.
New Jersey's beaches from Essex to Cape May counties were cleaned by thousands of volunteers who worked together Saturday to get the sand ready for summer.
At least five major forest fires in central and southern New Jersey have taken out 2,800 acres of woodland since Wednesday.
Rina Cutler, deputy mayor for transportation, unveiled the names of the vendors during an event at the foot of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She said implementation has been postponed until next spring.
If you yearn for that romantic ride in the park, you'd better catch it soon.
This was the "Arbor Day of Service" by the local chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture ("ISA").
Earth Day provided the backdrop as Doreen Taylor unveiled "Colors of the USA."
A team of Swarthmore students leave today for Houston to test their concept vehicle at a competition.
"The Navy Yard is really a microcosm of what's happening and can happen all across this city."
A center city hotel's rooftop garden will be buzzing this year, with the addition of two beehives and their resident tens of thousands of honeybees.
Through next Monday, the auto club is planting a tree in one of America's national forests for every battery it replaces, according to an AAA spokesman.
Biofuels made from the leftovers of harvested corn plants are worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term, a study shows.
We're seeing a lot more sun these days, as spring unfolds, but are we using it more? A solar power advocate says that may be about to take off.
If you're off on a spring cruise or overseas getaway, try putting some planning into your foreign bargain shopping.
This week on "What's Cooking," KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports on the new bar at Townsend, cooking workshops at PS&Co, and how to cook up your own eco-friendly cleaning supplies.
If you're tired of hocking the house for a bushel of crabs on a Maryland getaway, you'll be pleased to know the do-it-yourself crab season opened on April 1st.
Sharon McDaniel, manager of construction and maintenance in Peco's Bucks-Mont region, says the volunteers made quick work of the task.
The problem was traced to a feedwater pump, which was being checked out.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is moving to address thousands of complaints filed in recent months over rapidly rising electric bills.
The $125 course is taught by Rachel Brudzinski, a onetime intern there who became a champion tree climber.
A year-and-a-half after Superstorm Sandy, scars remain along the Delaware Bay.
The Philadelphia Gas Works is launching an effort to get homeowners to do home energy audits in exchange for rebates for improving the home's energy efficiency.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Friday because of the combination of heat and heavy thunderstorms.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
For many, heading to Scoops 'N' Smiles on King Street in Malvern has become a summer tradition.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Friday because of the combination of heat and heavy thunderstorms.
The superintendent of the Cheltenham School District resigned after 10 people were charged in a massive hazing investigation into the high school's football program.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
For many, heading to Scoops 'N' Smiles on King Street in Malvern has become a summer tradition.
The superintendent of the Cheltenham School District resigned after 10 people were charged in a massive hazing investigation into the high school's football program.
An Aldan police officer shot and killed a man on Thursday, according to the borough's mayor.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department's response to Pride celebrations in the Gayborhood sparked backlash.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The Philadelphia 76ers introduced Jaylen Brown during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be under a NEXT Weather Alert Friday for the heat and chance of storms. Here's the forecast.
The project would transform a vacant industrial site along Conshohocken Road into a 2-million-square-foot data center.
A track and football coach in South Jersey was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, Camden County officials said Thursday.
Expectations for the Sixers' season are sky-high with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
Akain Rowland and Yusef Jackson say Scoops 'N' Smiles is about more than ice cream. As part of Black Business Month, they hope their success inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs.