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Saturday's temperature could be at 100 degrees or above, and your plants are showing signs that they've had enough.
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Saturday's temperature could be at 100 degrees or above, and your plants are showing signs that they've had enough.
Police say two young cousins camping with their families have been killed in New Jersey after a tree fell on their tent during a summer storm.
It's part of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's "Green City Teachers" program.
SEPTA officials are calling it a "first-in-the-world achievement" for public transit: several stations are now converting the kinetic braking power of trains into electricity.
Ocean surface temperatures along the South Jersey shore are already in the upper 70s.
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is considering whether to let a Texas company dig in to the Brandywine Creek in order to replace a natural gas pipeline.
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties are under a "code orange," meaning the air contains unhealthy levels of ozone.
Charges have been filed against South Street Fillit Recycling of Riverside and its two top officials.
As part of the fanfare surrounding the release of his new album Welcome to the Fishbowl, country superstar Kenny Chesney is performing a free show tonight smack dab on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey.
The Phillies hosted the announcement at Citizens Bank Park by EPA regional administrator Shawn Garvin.
If you think it's hot today, just imagine what it was like in 1776 with no air conditioning. "You didn't go out in the noon sun unless you were are farmer or something like that."
Plans are moving ahead to replace the Scudder Falls Bridge, which carries I-95 across the Delaware River.
They set out from Florida on May 12th, following the route of the East Coast Greenway, a system of trails connecting all the cities on the east coast.
If it seems as if you're getting bitten by mosquitoes around the clock, it may not be your imagination.
City Council's Rules Committee is expected to get an earful today from residents of the Eastwick section of southwest Philadelphia and from environmentalists.
More than 97,000 customers have signed on since the program began, not only because of the potential bill reduction but because of the additional $120 credit a participant receives over the course of the summer.
Philadelphia City Council this past week signed off on plans for a new trash-to-energy plant, despite concerns by some environmental groups that it could do more harm than good.
Zoo visitors sang to the birthday boys -- first for Lucha, a jaguar cub, and then for Dian, a snow leopard, both born at the Philadelphia Zoo, less than a week apart, last year.
The Liberty Bell has received a little "TLC," with a process that helps to ensure the national treasure will remain safe for generations to come.
One South Jersey shore town has come up with a plan to help people evacuate -- with their pets -- in the event of an emergency.
Dr. Harry Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy at Widener University, says scientists have been interested in transits of Venus for centuries.
Waste Management plans to build a $20-million facility in Northeast Philadelphia to process trash in a way that creates pellets which can be used as fuel.
Bob Schoelkopf, founding director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ, says pods of bottlenose dolphins have been back in the area for weeks.
The city of Philadelphia wants you to know that the garbage disposal in your sink can help reduce the trash stream by 10%. A pilot program will study how those food waste disposers can divert waste from landfills.
Volunteers are on the lookout along local streams, for a threatened species of shellfish.
South Jersey farmers are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
The Roebling Carnival in Florence Township has been canceled after a police officer was injured when several fights broke out Wednesday night.
Crews at Stockton University are getting the world class facility ready for Haiti's national soccer team.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Prosecutors say Liza Ridley fatally shot Vincent Good and later took a Lyft to dump his body in a suitcase in Kensington.
South Jersey farmers are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
The Roebling Carnival in Florence Township has been canceled after a police officer was injured when several fights broke out Wednesday night.
Crews at Stockton University are getting the world class facility ready for Haiti's national soccer team.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Friends and local groups said Pierre Robert was a major supporter of organizations for LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Police in Whitpain Township said crews captured a black bear that was spotted in the area.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
South Jersey farmers are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
The Roebling Carnival in Florence Township has been canceled after a police officer was injured when several fights broke out Wednesday night.
Crews at Stockton University are getting the world class facility ready for Haiti's national soccer team.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
A South Jersey carnival has been canceled after a police officer was injured when several fights broke out Wednesday night, officials said.
Emily Dayton is honoring her mom, Cathleen, who died from COPD in 2024, as a captain at the Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo. She's also preparing to be a respiratory therapist, inspired by her mom's journey.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cool Thursday night.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said agricultural losses across New Jersey could total $300 million.
The money will support a new entrance ramp to I-76 westbound, a traffic operations center, new signs and 19 new smart traffic signals, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.