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"It is an 8,000 gallon tractor-trailer full of salt brine," Penndot spokesman Charles Metzger explains.
The Streets Department says it is offering an environmentally friendly alternative for the disposal of your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Hurricane Sandy hammered parts of New Jersey and New York in late October.
Windblown rain in our area and snow in the Midwest created holiday delays this morning for travelers at Philadelphia International Airport.
A beach replenishment project in two South Jersey shore towns is being expanded, to deal with damage from not one but two storms.
Workers now have better lighting, roomier and more efficient countertop space, v-shaped workstations for face-to-face collaboration, and a video wall that's doubled in size.
This $4½-million project is targeted for the beaches of Stone Harbor and Avalon.
"It sounds a little counterintuitive because you hear us greenies tell you all the time, 'reusable this, reusable that,' " notes a Sierra Club editor.
A 4-year- research project indicates getting a fresh tree for Christmas may be better for the environment.
City Council's Rules Committee, by a narrow 4-3 vote, approved changes to the zoning code proposed by 10th District councilman Brian O'Neill.
The deal was announced Wednesday by several environmental groups and the developers. They say the voluntary measures are the first of their kind.
In audio provided by the US Coast Guard, crews could be heard working to clear collapsed bridge pilings and debris that will allow the remaining tankers in the Mantua Creek to be offloaded and removed.
City Hall is now officially pushing a "bike share" program and will be asking City Council to help fund it to get it started.
In the Complaint, Plaintiff Alice Breeman makes a host of allegations against Conrail, Norfolk Southern Railway Company and CSX Transportation.
Environmental groups were disappointed when the Delaware River Basin Commission denied a petition to regulate natural gas pipelines in the water shed.
Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.
When a storm hits, governments and utility companies often find their preparations insufficient.
A major storm could cause a business to close its doors for good. But even those able to recover may suffer.
Lessons learned from past storms have resulted in stricter building codes and other requirements on the federal, state, and local levels.
"This bill will add some vitality to some blocks, particularly in center city, which particularly after the normal business hours are rather dark and uninviting," Councilman Bill Greenlee said as the hearing opened.
The Delaware River Basin Commission was expected to be asked to take a more active role in decisions about where pipelines go in the region when it met on Wednesday.
Officials say the town is safe outside of the evacuated area near the crash.
With April-like temperatures, many people were strolling through Independence Mall without overcoats.
A shelter-in-place order that was issued Monday morning for residents in Paulsboro, New Jersey has been lifted.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
A 54-year-old man riding a bicycle died early Saturday in a hit-and-run in Overbrook, police say.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
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.
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.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
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.
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.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
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.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
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.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title. Ryan Hughes reports.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Pretty average weather week ahead. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A large fire tore through an apartment building in Upper Darby Township on Saturday, killing one person and sending several others to the hospital, according to township officials. Eva Andersen reports.