Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties' Population Again Inching Upward
Census Bureau demographer Ben Bolender says the city picked up about 4,500 more residents in 2013.
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Census Bureau demographer Ben Bolender says the city picked up about 4,500 more residents in 2013.
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.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Officials say they will announce arrests of "numerous members" of a drug trafficking organization that operated primarily in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Officials say they will announce arrests of "numerous members" of a drug trafficking organization that operated primarily in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Officials say they will announce arrests of "numerous members" of a drug trafficking organization that operated primarily in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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 AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
We don't always do what we know is right when it comes to finances, like saving more or paying down debt. But Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, of Penn's Wharton School, says we're more likely to take positive action when we commit ahead of time. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the In Your Corner podcast – watch the full episode with Dr. De La Rosa on our YouTube channel now.
The Artemis II rocket launch today is the first time NASA is flying to the moon in over 50 years. Here's more on when it happens and what the mission will entail. Wakisha Bailey reports.
SEPTA's automated trolley enforcement officially starts Wednesday, April 1 after a monthlong warning period. Over 30 trolley cars are equipped with AI-powered cameras that can catch drivers violating parking restrictions and issue $51 fines. Jan Carabeo reports from University City.
Rain will hold off until the midafternoon Wednesday before showers and storms move through. We could reach a new record high temperature with enough warming before the storms arrive, and showers could stick around for a much cooler Thursday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore reports.
Iron Hill Brewery is reopening 5 locations that were shut down as the chain dealt with financial issues.