Philadelphia Gets High Marks For Green Energy
With all the controversy about natural gas production from Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale region, you might wonder where green energy fits in. Quite nicely, says an advocate.
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With all the controversy about natural gas production from Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale region, you might wonder where green energy fits in. Quite nicely, says an advocate.
Politics as the art of compromise was very evident in Philadelphia City Council with the apparent resolution of a dispute over a plan to require more lead paint testing in rental buildings.
SEPTA is upgrading a switching locomotive at Wayne Junction that services its trains, with the help of a $1.2-million EPA grant to reduce diesel air pollution and improve air quality.
School officials at Father Judge High School were meeting on Wednesday with members of a company they've hired to see if they can determine what sickened between 150 and 200 people over the weekend.
Thousands of dollars are being raised to increase the street canopy in Philadelphia.
But the rewrite is by no means a done deal.
Philadelphia fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers wants to make sure those families that celebrate by putting a Christmas tree in their living rooms do so safely.
Animal rights groups had tried to stop the hunt, arguing that the state was using flawed data to justify it.
Plans are in the works to turn Spring Garden Street into a greenway that is a hub of activity for drivers, cyclists and others, connecting the Art Museum area to neighborhoods around the Delaware River.
The $50-million project has begun, and officials say it will completely transform the plaza above and below ground.
The bill now goes to the mayor, who is expected to veto it and send it back to Council.
A gathering of movers and shakers in the "green roof" and "green wall" industry is taking place this week at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
At issues is developer Richard Snowden's plan for a parcel of land in the 8200 block of Germantown Avenue, where a Ford dealership closed a few years ago.
Monday is the first day of deer season in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Big deal, you say?
"Happy Feet" put its best feet forward. That's not quite so true of "Happy Feet Two."
New York is on record against fracking, and now Delaware indicates it will also vote no, given concerns over protection of drinking water.
No one was hurt, and no official confirmation of the sighting, but no surprise in the eyes of a local wildlife expert.
The brothers were born June 9th and have since grown to about 28 pounds each.
SEPTA is receiving two federal grants that will help the transit agency save energy dollars while adding to the bus fleet.
A new report by an environmental group finds that Pennsylvania power plants produce more mercury pollution than nearly every other state.
Sportsmen and farmers are facing off over a proposal to allow Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania.
City Council has tackled what some residents say is a growing problem in Philadelphia: increasingly aggressive raccoons getting into trash, and even chasing after children.
An icon on the South Jersey skyline is disappearing for a while, because of damage from the August earthquake.
The parking lane along the Market Street side of 30th Station was closed to create the 50-foot-wide sidewalk for a public space which will feature new plantings, a farmer's market, even occasional yoga classes.
A Pennsylvania House committee has approved a bill with wide-ranging provisions addressing natural gas drilling in the commonwealth.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto two cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Friday.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto two cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Friday.
Philadelphia police launched an exhaustive investigation into the disappearance of Amy McHale, Raymond Horsch's ex-wife.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto two cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Gig's grandchildren say he's "synonymous with the tramcar" he drove for decades on the Wildwood boardwalk.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
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.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
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.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto two cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
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.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
South Jersey athletes, Mount Holly native 9-year-old Demtrius Vanderpoel and Haddon Township native 14-year-old Alyssa Mattiacci, are in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year title.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
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.
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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.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge studied more than 10,000 children and found substantial benefits for those who started reading early. The scientists found that reading at any age can reap rewards, and book clubs can provide social connection, which has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia.
The comeback continues for Toys 'R' Us as the company plans to open 120 standalone stores in the U.S.
June Robbins, an original "Rosie the Riveter," is celebrating her 100th birthday in Delaware County while being honored for her historic role as a woman in the skilled trades industry.
Gas prices continue to climb in the United States and worldwide as there are growing fears that the war with Iran will keep prices high. CBS News Correspondent Jen Sullivan explains why there is no relief in sight.
If you have outdoor plans this weekend, Saturday is the day to prioritize them. Kate Bilo has the forecast.