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.
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.
David McShane added to a mural of the Eagles' Super Bowl wins, with Jalen Hurts, Cooper DeJean and Zach Baun among the stars featured.
Trump says he's not "looking for a ceasefire" in the Israel-Iran war, as he warns all of Tehran's residents to evacuate and says Iran should be "giving up" its nuclear program entirely.
Tuesday will be another cloudy day in the Philadelphia region, but temps will be a bit warmer with scattered storms.
Phila Lorn, the chef at Mawn in Philadelphia, won the Emerging Chef Award from the James Beard Foundation.
Kevin Krebs, arrested near a "No Kings" protest in West Chester, was allegedly armed with a variety of weapons and ammunition.
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.
Townships and school districts equipped with Bus Patrol in Pennsylvania are finding a staggering number of violations by drivers.
David McShane added to a mural of the Eagles' Super Bowl wins, with Jalen Hurts, Cooper DeJean and Zach Baun among the stars featured.
Trump says he's not "looking for a ceasefire" in the Israel-Iran war, as he warns all of Tehran's residents to evacuate and says Iran should be "giving up" its nuclear program entirely.
David McShane added to a mural of the Eagles' Super Bowl wins, with Jalen Hurts, Cooper DeJean and Zach Baun among the stars featured.
Phila Lorn, the chef at Mawn in Philadelphia, won the Emerging Chef Award from the James Beard Foundation.
For the Hope Afloat dragon boat racing team in Philadelphia, overcoming breast cancer is a team sport.
Police say they recovered a car connected to a deadly hit-and-run on North Broad Street in Philadelphia.
With its SuperSibs program, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation not only helps children with cancer but also their families.
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.
The second instrument that was stolen from the rock band Heart was recovered, the Atlantic City Police Department said on Monday night.
New Jersey's Supreme Court says the state can have a grand jury investigate allegations of clergy sexually abusing children and report findings.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race, says he's ready to take on Democratic nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
Steady rain will taper off Sunday morning, but the chance for on-and-off spotty showers continues around the Delaware Valley for Father's Day.
Delaware State Police say a train derailment is impacting travel near Old Porter Road in Bear, New Castle County.
For this Delaware developer, a plan to build affordable homes in Wilmington is deeply personal.
Darrian Randle and her boyfriend have been charged in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, who went missing Tuesday night.
For the Hope Afloat dragon boat racing team in Philadelphia, overcoming breast cancer is a team sport.
A 29-year-old man from Switzerland is back in Philadelphia at Penn Medicine months after having a life-changing double-hand transplant.
While gun violence is down in Philadelphia, advocates say there are still too many children being caught in the crossfire.
AJ Tantala, a lifelong Phillies fan in need of a kidney transplant, is making a pitch to Philadelphia to help save his life.
Jeffrey Lurie is donating $50 million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to boost research into autism's impact across the lifespan.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line will close from June 15 to Sept. 2 while bridges on the line are repaired.
New Jersey Transit's train engineers have overwhelmingly approved the tentative deal that ended their three-day strike last month.
In Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, half the residents don't own cars. For them, public transportation is essential, not a choice.
A portion of I-95 South will close Sundays through Thursdays from 11 p.m. through 5 a.m. so crews can work on the CAP project.
Eileen Miller has spent the last 12 years fighting for Paul Miller's Law, which bans drivers from holding handheld devices.
David McShane added to a mural of the Eagles' Super Bowl wins, with Jalen Hurts, Cooper DeJean and Zach Baun among the stars featured.
Trea Turner hit a leadoff homer and added two singles as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series.
On Monday, FIFA Club World Cup matches began in Philadelphia, drawing fans from across the nation and the world.
Philadelphia is set to host eight FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches, with the first on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Otto Kemp has provided a spark to the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup since being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Philadelphians likely did a double-take for two reasons – former President Joe Biden was seen casually strolling in Rittenhouse Square as the hit TV series "Reacher" filmed nearby.
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner already won an NL batting title and a World Series championship ring in his 11-year MLB career.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were at Amerant Bank Arena to watch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
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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.
Jim Donovan has your top headlines and meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast for the Philadelphia area.
We will see plenty of cloud cover around the Philadelphia area that will break up to the south of the city. Then on Thursday we have our first of two NEXT Weather Alert Days -- this one for potentially severe storms.
The 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope telethon is raising money in the fight against childhood cancer. We'd like you to meet Jude, a cancer survivor and a true hero. Janelle Burrell has his story.
Timbuctoo, New Jersey, was founded by formerly enslaved people nearly 200 years ago—long before June 19, 1865. But descendants of the community's residents say township officials have failed to preserve what's left. Wakisha Bailey reports.
David McShane depicted the Eagles' first Super Bowl win, in the 2017 season, on a wall at the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame on Grant Avenue. Now he has added to the mural with another slice showing key moments from the Super Bowl LIX blowout over the Kansas City Chiefs. Ross DiMattei chats with the artist and gets a look at the artwork, including Jalen Hurts throwing "The Dagger" to DeVonta Smith, ahead of a planned dedication ceremony.