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Sally McCabe, project manager for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's "Garden Tenders" program, says gardeners can begin putting in their cool season crops now.
The final touches are being put on the Philadelphia Zoo's new $33.3-million children's area, scheduled to open to the public this Saturday..
The latest plan to improve Penn's Landing is one that proponents think could actually get built.
We spoke with a bay crabber who has concerns about the crustaceans' population this year.
"The secretary balked and would not agree that global warming is happening, or is caused by pollution. That really puts him pretty far out on a limb," says David Masur of Penn Environment.
There will be two boxes at the county courthouse in Norristown, and at eight others at police departments scattered throughout the county.
Mayor Chuck Cahn (at lectern) has reached out to county and state officials, asking to use "open space" conservation money to make a competitive bid for the bankrupt Woodcrest Country Club.
Ten-year-old Katarina Dedes says conserving electricity really isn't very hard.
Dominion Resources has filed paperwork to convert a plant on the Chesapeake Bay that now imports gas into an export facility.
Thanks to grants from conservation groups, New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection is partnering with several organizations to repair beaches on the Delaware Bay damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Tree Philly is giving out free trees to homeowners in Philly but your time to claim your free tree is running out.
Atlantic City Electric announced it will be offering free trees to customers its Arbor Day Foundation Program.
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is debuting a new event, "Culture and Conversation," and you're invited.
At 8:30 p.m. Saturday, many cities and towns around the globe will be observing Earth Hour. It was created by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about climate change.
It's the result of a compromise announced Thursday in a dispute between recreational and commercial fishing interests over access to artificial reefs off the coast.
Before starting their work, the US Army Corps of Engineers needs permission from all oceanfront homeowners whose view would be blocked or their property values otherwise affected by the sand.
A local non-profit wants the area colleges and universities to become "greener" and they are rolling out a program that will go a long way to reducing the amount of waste they produce.
The Spring Cleanup is a citywide volunteer campaign to spruce up streets and parks. This year it will be held on Saturday, April 13th.
Wildlife officials say it's a sure-fire way to get an estimated 100 black and turkey vultures from roosting in the neighborhood, leaving behind foul-smelling and acidic droppings on roofs and lawns, creeping out residents and even their pets.
New rankings show that Philadelphia's quest to go green is headed in the right direction.
Local, state, and federal emergency responders are among those participating in the drill at the postal service's Philadelphia Mail Processing and Distribution Center, on Lindbergh Blvd. in Southwest Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania state senator Daylin Leach, who represents portions of Montgomery and Delaware counties, has introduced a bill to require label notification.
At the PPA's fleet garage in Southwest Philadelphia this morning, CEO Samuel Burlum of North Jersey-based Extreme Energy Solutions pointed to one of the devices they are retrofitting in six PPA vehicles.
Most of the recommendations deal with keeping officials and the public informed when outages occur.
With snow in our forecast, hardware stores across the Delaware Valley are hoping to put a dent into their inventories of the winter weather items already sagging their shelves.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday, and additional evening thunderstorms are expected.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police say.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A report released this week said police actions at the Feb. 20 Quakertown protest caused trauma but did not find police violated the law.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday, and additional evening thunderstorms are expected.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police say.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A 9-year-old girl was injured, and an adult woman was found dead in an East Goshen Township home on Friday.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police say.
A report released this week said police actions at the Feb. 20 Quakertown protest caused trauma but did not find police violated the law.
A 9-year-old girl was injured, and an adult woman was found dead in an East Goshen Township home on Friday.
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.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
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.
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."
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.
Most of the day will be dry, but again, like Friday, don't let the quiet weather fool you. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Civil rights leaders in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are calling for changes to use-of-force guidelines in the wake of an investigative report that found no criminal conduct in the Quakertown police chief's Feb. 20 brawl with student protesters. Dan Snyder reports.
Ukee Washington reports from the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival in Wilmington, Delaware.
Storms weaken as rain approaches parts of South Jersey Friday night. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A South Jersey wrestler goes from scared to compete to state champion. Krystle Rich reports.