Hyundai And Kia Hit Speed Bump After Punishing Fine For False Claims
The storybook ride of Hyundai and Kia hit a major speed bump recently when the companies got significant fines for overstating fuel-economy claims.
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The storybook ride of Hyundai and Kia hit a major speed bump recently when the companies got significant fines for overstating fuel-economy claims.
Drexel University is attempting to spread an innovative food recovery program to all parts of the nation.
Under EPA regulations, it is legal to scatter a deceased person's ashes, with several restrictions.
Environmentalists and activists gathered today at Boathouse Row to tout the importance of new rules clarifying the reach and control of the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers over major waterways and the streams and creeks that flow into them.
In 2006, this former Philadelphia Water Department employee helped to transform a trash-strewn lot on Lancaster Avenue into the urban oasis which is home to the Overbrook Art and Environmental Education Center.
New Jersey officials had been working with the Superior Barrel and Drum Company to address a hazardous material problem on its property -- until the owner stopped cooperating.
US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) says he wants to make sure the proposed rule, now on a back burner, is never implemented.
It's a new law in Philadelphia: commercial building owners must now use an EPA web site to calculate their energy usage, then report that figure annually to the city.
Why pay for water from a bottle rather than water from the tap? Why indeed.
Their message was against the ongoing shutdown of much of the federal government and in favor of the onset of the latest phase of Obamacare.
This spring, runny eyes and a stuffed up nose may not be the result of seasonal allergens.
Despite the Safe Drinking Water Act, you and your family may be drinking dirty water.
AAA released a warning late last week about E-15 gasoline, which is only found in the Midwest, but could eventually make its way east.
Those vapor recovery systems at gas stations in Philadelphia and the suburbs may soon go by the wayside.
The EPA is considering more protective limits of particle pollution from 15 down to 12 or 13 micrograms per cubic meter.
The Phillies hosted the announcement at Citizens Bank Park by EPA regional administrator Shawn Garvin.
The City of Philadelphia and the US Environmental Protection Agency signed an agreement today that signed an agreement Tuesday that represents a $2 billion dollar investment in the city's green infrastructure.
Opponents of natural gas drilling in Northeastern Pennsylvania came to Philadelphia on Friday, demanding that the EPA administrator order fresh water deliveries to their town.
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.
A new report by an environmental group finds that Pennsylvania power plants produce more mercury pollution than nearly every other state.
Michael Tracht of Penn Environment says Philadelphia is the fifth smoggiest big city based on the number of days when the air was unhealthy, both in 2010 and this summer.
The US Environmental Protection Agency got an earful from opponents of mercury pollution during a hearing in Philadelphia on proposed new power plant regulations.
Mayor Nutter got an early start on Earth Day yesterday by giving EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson a look at one of the city's major green projects.
EPA officials held a seminar on Thursday for local environmentalists, state and local governments, and others interested in the threat to our area's drinking water.
The idea here is to reduce pollutants such as mercury, lead and dioxins, under the Clean Air Act.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
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.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
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.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
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.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
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.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be above freezing in the afternoon Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
On Tuesday night, the pub brought together newlyweds and long-time married couples who all met at McGillin's, had their first date there, got engaged there, or had another romantic connection.
The automotive parts recycling center in Glenolden would be located on the 500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue.
Nine days after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods — prompting a mix of responses from neighbors and city crews.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.