NJ Officials Warn Shore Goers To Be Wary of Hurricane Irene
New Jersey State Police captain Frank Davis says that at this stage, state officials are glued to various forecasting services to keep track of Irene.
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New Jersey State Police captain Frank Davis says that at this stage, state officials are glued to various forecasting services to keep track of Irene.
Thousands of people downtown ran out of City Hall and several high rise buildings after feeling Tuesday's earthquake, but making for the nearest exit isn't what the experts recommend.
Cell phone companies say their networks were overwhelmed. In reaction, the Department of Homeland Security sent out a "Tweet" telling people to hang up.
Jonathan Nyquist, chairman of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Temple University, says we shouldn't be surprised, because earthquakes do happen here occasionally in the Philadelphia area.
Some two dozen roads throughout Cumberland County remain closed, including one that crosses Seeley Lake. Two sections of Finley Road are gone -- along with most of the lake water.
"We have not seen any data that can support or deny claims that rates of STDs have increased in communities where there is an influx of workers associated with Marcellus Shale drilling," says the director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health.
The EPA approves E15 as it's called for model year 2001 cars or newer, but there are a lot of older ones still on the road.
Residents who live near any of Pennsylvania's five nuclear power plants can pick up free potassium iodide tablets from the state and their local health department.
US Sen. Bob Menendez plans to introduce legislation next month to take national a popular Garden State program that creates sustainable infrastructure.
Bottled water is all the rage, but the disposable plastic bottles, not so much, so Immaculata University is installing new-fangled water fountains with an eye toward refills.
A drought watch is the first and least severe level of Pennsylvania's drought classifications, asking residents to voluntarily conserve water.
"Electric cars are not a wave of the future -- they are here today," said Avalon Borough Council president Nancy Hudanich at Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A Fishtown web design is doing its part to make the 19125 zip code, the "greenest" zip code in the city. Today, the office officially opens for use.
The City of Philadelphia has increased the death toll from the latest heat wave to fifteen.
Peco spokesman Ben Armstrong says the utility broke a demand record for electricity that was sent in August of 2006.
Bucks County officials say it's unlikely the county will continue to participate in an energy program this summer that could have saved taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
When we visited Peco headquarters to see how the power company is handling the strain, the atmosphere was cool and calm -- and management was hoping it would stay that way.
The stifling heat is convincing many people to head to the beach to cool off. But the weather was also creating some problems there.
Even a heat wave won't keep some people from their workouts.
Bucks County officials are taking a second look at an energy program that could save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars after several complaints from county workers at the courthouse in Doylestown.
Organizers have announced a roster of 120 participants for this year's Restaurant Week. And now, more center city dining has a green side dish to go with it.
Orange means unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive people. Next would be red, which is unhealthy air for all.
Pennsylvania is one of two states topping the list in a new study on toxic air levels.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has, as expected, approved a 20-year license renewal for the third of three facilities operated by PSEG Nuclear in Salem County, NJ.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.