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City Council members have reached what officials are calling an "historic" agreement to rein in a longstanding Philadelphia problem: how to dispose of tens of thousands of vacant properties and lots.
DJS Associates, based in Abington, will spend at least three days next week in Washington, DC, scanning the Lincoln Memorial.
The new affordable housing development is the nation's first LEED-ND "plantinum" development, representing $48 million in federal tax credits and private investment.
"During the last two years, we've encountered the normal things you find underground in a very old city," notes Center City District president Paul Levy.
Tracey Jordan of Southwest Philadelphia (left) says auto shops are popping up all over that section of the city -- on residential blocks.
A spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection says it's unusual for such bad air quality this time of year.
We're in the midst of an invasion from the Arctic Circle!
City clean-up crews in Philadelphia may soon have the authority to clip the locks on fenced-in vacant lots that are left in disrepair.
Earth's magnetic field has been steadily shrinking since the 1980s, which could predict that the north and south poles are starting to reverse – something that's been known to happen periodically during geological times.
It's a new law in Philadelphia: commercial building owners must now use an EPA web site to calculate their energy usage, then report that figure annually to the city.
The Biogas Cogeneration facility is fueled by methane, the byproduct of what gathers at the end of the trail after millions of toilets are flushed each day.
The Philadelphia Zoo is welcoming a handful of cute new babies.
There's a reason that Pennsylvania has been tagged as "banana belt skiing" country.
The standards are being updated, according to a LEED official, because green building conventions and tools have become almost too easy to meet.
The vote came after more than a year of debate over the project's scale and design.
If there is any real concern among students on the campus, it would be hard to tell from talking to them.
"The masts are 50-foot-tall, stainless steel columns, with a steel mesh, And they're lit from the inside, " explains Streets Department chief engineer Darin Gatti.
Philadelphia's Department of License and Inspections is hitting the streets and asking community groups to take over blighted properties.
Several residents are part of a "green team" with an eye toward environmentally friendly recommendations to management that have resulted in thousands of dollars in savings and as they've only just begun!
Many of the tens of thousands of Filipino-Americans in our area are hoping for the best and bracing for the worst as they wait to hear from family members affected by Typhoon Haiyan. now tearing through the Pacific nation.
Many of the remarkable artifacts on display will make their North American debut.
Josh First, a sportsman and self-described conservative, says if the aim of the bill is to pave the way for natural gas extraction or other business activities, it will not work.
Campaign signs have been dotting the landscape for several weeks and Montgomery County is encouraging candidates to recycle those signs instead of dropping them in the trash.
Some scoff at global warming, but Margate mayor Mike Becker is heeding the warnings.
Officials in the Cheltenham School District are still keeping a close eye on mold problems at Cedarbrook Middle School.
More than $22 million in "Money Match" checks were mailed to nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians, the treasury said.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The Wissahickon School District is taking steps to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
Two people are being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their car in Roxborough.
Philadelphia police are warning about several Facebook Marketplace robberies and offering tips to protect yourself.
More than $22 million in "Money Match" checks were mailed to nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians, the treasury said.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The Wissahickon School District is taking steps to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
Two people are being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their car in Roxborough.
Philadelphia police are warning about several Facebook Marketplace robberies and offering tips to protect yourself.
The Wissahickon School District is taking steps to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
Two people are being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their car in Roxborough.
Philadelphia police are warning about several Facebook Marketplace robberies and offering tips to protect yourself.
Police are seeking more information to find the killer of Anastasiya Stangret, whose decomposed body was found in June 2024.
A first-of-its-kind transitional housing space for vulnerable neighbors is coming to Montgomery County next year.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
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's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The Phillies traded Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals a day after signing Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Delaware wrapped up its first season in the FBS with a 20-13 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard of hearing students perform at annual holiday show in Overbrook. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Wissahickon School District is taking steps to fire an elementary school principal who admitted to making antisemitic remarks on Friday morning.
Two people are being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their SUV in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood, according to fire dispatch. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei has the latest.
CBS Philadelphia's Krystle Rich spoke with fans who were shopping and hoping to unwrap a big win against the Washington Commanders.
The Philadelphia Police Department is out with a warning if you use social media shopping sites. Several people who did got hurt in the process. CBS Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.