Philadelphia Ranked Among Top 40 Greenest Cities In America, Survey Finds
WalletHub's 2021 Greenest Cities in America survey ranks the City of Brotherly Love No. 38 overall.
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WalletHub's 2021 Greenest Cities in America survey ranks the City of Brotherly Love No. 38 overall.
The centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf's plan to fight climate change took another step Tuesday toward the final regulatory threshold to impose a price on carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants in Pennsylvania.
There have been deaths in multiple mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C.
The big question continues to be how did gasoline leave the gas station property, flow down a hill and then enter a storm drain?
Currently, the bugs are only focusing on grapevines and hops, which isn't good news for vino or beer fans or those in the industry.
An event 17 years in the making is about to take over the Delaware Valley. It's the biggest event of its kind in the entire world and this region is the only place where you can see it happen.
The company needs federal permit approval to build 98 towering wind turbines in the ocean.
This lawsuit is to ensure Pennsylvania does its part to start ridding the world of plastic, starting at the local level.
Their courting and mating sounds can reach 100 decibels, which is as loud as a lawnmower.
Some stores in the First State will no longer be able to use single-use plastic bags at checkout.
It involves land at the intersection of Route 320 and Cedar Grove Road.
New Jersey is upping its efforts to force chemical companies to pay for decades of contamination of waterways by so-called "forever chemicals" used to stain-proof clothing and produce non-stick cookware that have become ubiquitous in everyday life.
The ship was originally used in World War II and the Korean War.
The bugs feed on 70 different types of plants and trees.
What's sometimes called sea lice are actually thimble jellyfish, and if they sting you, they can leave behind a rash that can be itchy and may feel like a bunch of mosquito bites.
State regulators estimate 10,000 gallons of drilling fluid or mud leaked into a creek at the headwaters of Marsh Creek Lake near Downingtown.
Officials are concerned the seeds might be something that's invasive to the state of Delaware.
Experts predict this spotted lanternfly season to be a bad one.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the blaze was first reported around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and was accelerated by high winds.
Experts say the hornets rarely go after humans but because of their size, their sting can be deadly.
Some smoke remains visible because trees around the fire perimeter are still smoldering.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials say they expect approximately 1,500 acres will burn by the morning.
The fish is commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico.
If the red maple project goes will, Stockton students and staff could be tapping into a new source of revenue and means to prevent deforestation in New Jersey.
Officials with Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute believe the pup is less than a month old.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
Thousands of athletes will hit Philadelphia's Broad Street for America's most popular 10-mile race on Sunday.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
A content creator and pastor from North Philly, better known as Minister Zay and hmblzayy online, was hit by a car while livestreaming his 3,000-mile walk.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
East Lansdowne Police Chief James Cadden said the body camera program was planned in response to repeated complaints about drivers ignoring and abusing crossing guards.
The 1969 moon landing is an integral part of American history. But few people may know that the spacesuits worn by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were made in Delaware.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a rainy Wednesday night.
The farm said it will shift its focus to growing more flowers and vegetables in 2026 to make up for the lost crops.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a rash of burglaries at businesses over a three-week span. Ryan Hughes reports.