Pennsylvania Lawmakers Working On Bill To Temporarily Block Bans, Taxes On Plastic Bags
State lawmakers are working on a bill to temporarily bock any bans or taxes on bags.
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State lawmakers are working on a bill to temporarily bock any bans or taxes on bags.
The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there.
The blaze was finally snuffed out Saturday afternoon.
Officials say there is no threat to public safety, but councilwoman Helen Gym is now calling for the refinery to be shut down until a full investigation is complete.
Some say the fire could add five to 10 cents to a gallon, just as we go into the peak of the summer driving season.
The oil refinery explosion was so hot that its heat signature was captured by satellite.
They may only be the size of a dime but the invasive clinging jellyfish packs a painful sting.
The firm also says Atlantic City is one of the top American cities are risk of being under water in 60 years.
If passed, stores and restaurants would be prohibited from selling or offering the items.
The bacteria is lethal to black fly larva but is non-toxic to fish.
The Savoies are owners of Savoie Organic Farm in Williamstown, New Jersey.
Experts call the blood-sucking insect the "Kissing Bug" because it's known to crawl around your mouth and eyes, biting as you sleep.
School officials ask that you avoid the area until further notice.
The dumping investigation continues and the restaurant could face fines.
The only local counties that did not get a failing grade are Lehigh, Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.
City inspectors say they take allegations of illegal dumping seriously and have talked to the restaurant manager.
Sunoco has agreed to take a series of additional safety steps at the site in West Whiteland.
Allergens can travel on clothes and skin, too. And if you have pets, doctors say pollen travels on them, too.
The study revealed that the Delaware Valley is home to some the fastest-warming states in the entire U.S.
Lil Dicky got some of his famous friends to have fun to draw attention to climate change, including Joel Embiid.
Some opposed to the program are concerned the blowers will produce pollution, hurting air quality.
The company says its quick and easy process could be the answer to helping save the environment.
The fire was fully contained Thursday morning, but smoke remained an issue for driving and air quality.
The exact focus of the investigation remains unclear.
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants that served as a Revolutionary War headquarters is still a working farm today.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
Five men are charged with defrauding at least 150 seniors in Philadelphia of over $500,000 since June 2024, according to the DA.
Jack Pletz, accused along with his father of causing an explosion outside a polling place in Catasauqua, has turned himself in to police.
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants that served as a Revolutionary War headquarters is still a working farm today.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants that served as a Revolutionary War headquarters is still a working farm today.
Five men are charged with defrauding at least 150 seniors in Philadelphia of over $500,000 since June 2024, according to the DA.
John Lymberis faces two dozen charges for creating and sharing explicit images of children, the Chester County district attorney said.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Jack Pletz, accused along with his father of causing an explosion outside a polling place in Catasauqua, has turned himself in to police.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
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.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
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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.
If you're struggling with debt, it might be time to consider credit counseling. Here's what to know about it and when it could be helpful.
A group of storytellers graduated from Philadelphia's "Benstitute" this week. Named for Benjamin Franklin, the program trains people for Once Upon A Nation, which is part of Historic Philadelphia.
A farm first owned by a family of German immigrants in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, became a headquarters for the Revolutionary War. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a dreary Thursday night.
Josh Jones was paralyzed in a diving accident 10 years ago. But now, an experimental technology iss allowing him to feed himself and write.