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Peco CEO Mike Innocenzo told the Pa. House Consumer Affairs Committee that 715,000 customers lost power -- 40 percent of the Peco system and 70 percent of Peco customers in the suburbs -- due to the February 5th ice storm.
A community organization in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia wants to acquire a vacant lot and turn it into a private dog park.
This "winter that just won't end" has been trying for us humans, but it's been murder on a type of bug that's devastating Pennsylvania's state tree.
This isn't the first time Lower Merion has done a special pick-up of tree debris, but township officials say it will rival the Hurricane Sandy cleanup.
On a planet 2/3 covered with water, it may boggle the mind that so little of it is fit to drink, or use in industry or agriculture.
The self-designated "Cat Crew" usually sets their traps twice each week, bringing in about ten strays each time.
A New York hunter has been cited by the Pennsylvania Game Commission following the discovery earlier this month of the mutilated remains of a bobcat in a vacant lot at 31st and Jefferson Streets in the Brewerytown section of North Philadelphia.
"I agree with most of your comments on the free market," Rep. Robert Goshall told an electric industry representative who testified. "Unfortunately, that hasn't worked."
This is the second time in the last few weeks that the 45-year-old main has ruptured, spilling five million gallons of raw sewage into Valley Creek.
South Jersey took the brunt of this late-winter storm.
The City of Philadelphia is hoping to give away more than 2000 free trees over the next few weeks as part of an ongoing effort to make Philadelphia the city of "arborly love."
Potholes are caused by macadam freezing and thawing, then cracking. But Leslie McCarthy, assistant professor of engineering at Villanova University, says tests are underway on new materials which resist contraction.
But starting May 1st, the 57 families still remaining in FEMA housing will be charged market-rate rent.
Officials in Radnor Township, Delaware County are cautioning residents of the Main Line community to be on the alert after a raccoon and fox have both tested positive for rabies over the past two weeks.
The city's health commissioner, Dr. Donald Schwarz, said he supports the Council measure which would prohibit e-cigarettes in public spaces.
New Jersey acting attorney general John Hoffman says all four had vacation homes at the shore which they claimed were their primary homes.
Council president Darell Clarke is voicing opposition to a councilman's plan that would let skateboarders back in an area of the park once the makeover is finished.
CSX officials today told a City Council committee that despite a January freight train derailment on a bridge over the Schuylkill River, the aging bridge itself is safe.
Delaware County Council has decided to forego nearly all of the million dollars it receives from a state road maintenance fund and give it directly to the county's 49 municipalities for pothole repairs.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) was complimentary of HUD's role but suggested there has been a lot of bureaucratic footdragging at the state level.
New Jersey wildlife officials have released a bald eagle who was nursed back to health after being injured in a territorial fight.
The latest Rutgers-Eagleton survey shows a continued deterioration in Christie's positive numbers since "Bridgegate" broke and Hurricane Sandy recovery problems became more of an issue.
Winter may finally be on its way out, but it sure has left its mark.
If you're out driving on a highway this weekend, there's a good chance you'll see them. More than two dozen Penndot crews are on pothole repair duty.
Horticultural therapy is a rehabilitation method that uses plant-based activities to help you get over a spectrum of ailments ranging from winter blues to Seasonal Affective Disorder.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
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Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a very cold Monday night.
The truck overturned in Perkasie at about 4 p.m. on Ridge Road near Blooming Glen Road.
The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest day of service in the nation.
Crews and residents were out across the Philadelphia region Monday cleaning up from the weekend snow and ice, and even colder temperatures are on the way. Children also took advantage of the day off to enjoy some sledding.
The Mullica Hill community is in shock after a beloved coach who touched the lives of so many athletes was killed Saturday night alongside his wife. Police say their car rapidly accelerated and crashed into their next-door neighbor's home.