Phila. Lawmakers Move Toward Ban of E-Cigarettes in Public Places
The city's health commissioner, Dr. Donald Schwarz, said he supports the Council measure which would prohibit e-cigarettes in public spaces.
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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.
Forty-four Drexel students will attempt to break the record for the largest "Rube Goldberg"-style device.
"This year's cleanup is on April 5th," said mayor Michael Nutter.
The City of Philadelphia ended its snow emergency declaration about noontime Monday.
If the snow affected your plans to visit the Flower Show on Monday, the president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society says they're running a one-day discount.
Penndot spokesman Charles Metzger says the agency already has workers out, getting ready for the next snowstorm, which is predicted to hit us on Sunday evening.
Camden Children's Garden founder Mike Devlin says the nature education center on the Camden waterfront was looking down the barrel of a gun last year.
During the last storm, a number of communities were worried they would run out of salt. It's become a commodity almost as valuable as gold.
The Russians poured billions into an Olympic Mountain complex in hopes of attracting International skiers long after Olympic fever has subsided. How likely is that?
The best way to start your visit to this year's Philadelphia Flower Show is with the entrance garden, the first of countless "wows" the show delivers.
Besides serving on the executive committee of the Flower Show, Courtney Peterson is a jewelry vendor in the show Marketplace.
His name is Motuba. He's 29 years old and weighs 432 pounds.
County officials are now urging businesses to apply for federal assistance through the county web site.
Warminster officials say electrical distribution to the township has been spotty over the past five years. Even during times of non-severe weather events, they say, the power goes out in parts of the township all too often.
A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission spokeswoman says electric customers with variable-rate plans from competitive suppliers have seen winter rates double and even triple in some cases.
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.
CBS News is reporting eight people are dead, including a 14-year-old shooter, in a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School just outside Bangkok, Thailand. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Friday will be another sticky day in the Philadelphia region, and there is an increased risk of heavy thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
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.