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The governor says 99.7 percent of the state's beaches are open -- a better percentage, he says, than in states not hit by Sandy.
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The governor says 99.7 percent of the state's beaches are open -- a better percentage, he says, than in states not hit by Sandy.
You may not know this, but there's a lot of green spaces often hidden from view in South Philly.
The city now has an official web page for the bike share program, at phila.gov/bikeshare.
The seven-foot-long pet boa constrictor went missing from his owner's home on Park Avenue in Swarthmore on Sunday, August 11th.
The proposed pipeline would travel south of Millville for 22 miles to Upper Township in Cape May County.
A grand jury has charged defendant Bernard Corbin with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of used cooking oil.
The project recaptures the design principles of the original 1957 work by Tansai Sano, the landscape architect from Kyoto.
Divers and search teams in the creek were combing the rough waters downstream from where 15-year-old Sebastian Sanon went in, near Frankford Avenue and Ashburner Street.
The commission says Wednesday that its Bureau of Wildlife Management is recommending the birds be upgraded to "protected" status because their numbers, and the number of places they can be found in the state, have been steadily increasing.
The Tuesday morning deluge created an angry Brandywine Creek, which overflowed in many areas.
The district is dealing with mold at Cedarbrook Middle School and lead paint at Myers Elementary.
Participants walk up and down the aisles between innings, collecting recyclable materials from fans who might otherwise throw them in the trash.
Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, says this a regular, recurring event.
The designer shoes retail for about $800. The heels have been autographed by Oprah Winfrey – all with the hope of raising money for a good cause.
All those markers being bought up for the new school year will eventually run dry, but that doesn't have to be the end of their usefulness.
Over the last month two dozen dolphins have been found dead on New Jersey beaches -- including three in Cape May County since Thursday.
Since July 9th, the carcasses of 21 dolphins have washed up, from Monmouth County to Cape May.
The West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood Schools envisions the Lea Elementary schoolyard as an asset not just to the school but to the whole community and, in fact, the whole city.
While ocean temperatures at the Jersey Shore have been a little chilly lately just to the south, in the Chesapeake Bay, the water has been almost hot.
"It's important that workers at the nuclear plants feel comfortable raising concerns, either to the company, to the bosses, through their program for raising safety concerns, or to the NRC," says a Nuclear Regulatory Commission spokeswoman.
The animals are being rented from Brian Knox of Eco-Goats, in Maryland.
Members of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society spent a few hours rejuvenating houseplants for drop-in visitors at PHS's "pop-up" garden on South Broad Street.
The county paid half of the $60,000 cost. The rest was covered by a federal grant.
Even a heat wave has a silver lining when you're talking about the solar power being generated at Millville's new 7.4 acre solar field.
One of the most visually dramatic and popular getaway destinations is little more than one tankful of gas away from the Delaware Valley.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an organization of women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries, gathered at Philadelphia's Glen Foerd Mansion.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' foundation donated $600K to bring air conditioning to part of Northeast High School.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, will be closed through Monday after a fire Tuesday night.
Police are increasing patrols and searching for more victims after two sexual assaults that occurred months apart in Mercer County.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
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.
The Heartbeat host Ashley Harder shows some of the Pocono Mountains' best spots. This week's episode of The Heartbeat is sponsored by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau.
The European Union may move to restrict kids under 13 from accessing social media platforms, online games and AI chatbots. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Dulce Alavez has not been found since she disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in 2019. The five-year-old would be 12 years old today.
A fifth missing woman has been linked to a house in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood at the center of a massive investigation, police sources said Tuesday. Brandon Goldner reports.
Wrestling fans may recognize Lucas Byrd from the viral moment he shared with his fiancée, Ellie Holzman, after winning a state championship. Now, he's the newest assistant wrestling coach at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey reports.