New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Three people were sent to the hospital following a fire at an apartment building in Horsham, Pennsylvania, late Thursday night.
Firefighters are exposed to a large number of chemicals, including those in their gear.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
A husband and wife helped honor the Philadelphia firefighters that saved their lives last summer. Siafa Lewis reports.
A fire gutted The Moon of Saucon Valley Banquet Hall in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County on Saturday night.
East Lansdowne Borough council members voted unanimously to sever ties with the company Monday night, which cuts off its funding.
A fire at a rowhome in Camden, New Jersey, late Saturday night drew a massive emergency response after two residents and a firefighter were injured.
A fire early Sunday morning has left multiple residents in a Montgomery County condo community out of their homes.
Chester firefighters were training, but they’re not battling flames. Instead, they were on the Delaware River, simulating rescues where every second counts. Madeleine Wright goes on a journey.
Burlington County officials said the fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. at the R&J Diesel Auto Repair on the 200 block of Red Lion Road in Southampton, New Jersey.
Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.
Montgomery Township supervisors voted to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters.
The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Monday to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters on staff without hiring a consultant to oversee the process.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after her bout with West Nile virus.
A rowhome fire in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood forced a woman to jump from a second-story window early Sunday morning.
A Bucks County community is remembering an 80-year-old veteran firefighter who died one week after being injured while on duty.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
13 firefighters from Delaware were packing their bags and heading out to Arizona to assist fighting a massive wildfire in the Tonto National Forest. Ross DiMattei reports from Blackbird State Forest near Smyrna ahead of the First State firefighters' departure.
A summer camp in South Jersey is giving teens more than just a fun way to spend their break. It's offering them a firsthand look at life as a first responder.
New research has confirmed what many suspect: firefighters have higher rates of death from several forms of cancer.
Firefighters in Chester are getting a new layer of protection. Not with their gear, but on the buildings they respond to.
Firefighters in Chester are getting a new layer of protection. Not with their gear, but on the buildings they respond to. A new placard system aims to warn first responders before they even step inside. Madeleine Wright reports how the program works and why it could save lives.
Firefighters are rallying once again for the 9-year-old boy who's recovering from severe burns caused by the medical jet crash in Northeast Philly.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
Unhealthy air quality in Philadelphia has led city leaders to issue a Code Purple and suspend trash and recycling services.
A one-month, concentrated initiative between the two helped collect millions in unpaid tolls.
The Wicked Gluten Free Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania, has grown into one of the largest gluten-free festivals in the country.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
Unhealthy air quality in Philadelphia has led city leaders to issue a Code Purple and suspend trash and recycling services.
A one-month, concentrated initiative between the two helped collect millions in unpaid tolls.
The Wicked Gluten Free Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania, has grown into one of the largest gluten-free festivals in the country.
Unhealthy air quality in Philadelphia has led city leaders to issue a Code Purple and suspend trash and recycling services.
The Wicked Gluten Free Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania, has grown into one of the largest gluten-free festivals in the country.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke is forcing some outdoor summer camps in Delco to rethink their daily routines by moving activities indoors and limiting time outside.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring king and current free agent, remains undecided about where he'll play this season.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day IL with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Crash investigators say a shuttle van that was knocked on its side on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia was carrying staffers of the University of Pennsylvania Hospital around 6:30 a.m. Friday.
Meet Daniel Rodriguez, a transportation planner who has turned a Philadelphia-to-Atlanta commute into part of his daily life. Rodriguez logged more than 150 flights and spent more than 1,000 hours in airport terminals to keep the job he found after being laid off.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took part in a ceremonial signing of the commonwealth's budget near Pittsburgh on Thursday. The budget has an additional $678 million allocated for special education and includes more funding for career and technical education programs.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke out against the House Judiciary chairman after he received a subpoena for documents the committee requested in May.
Philadelphia is now being recognized as a gluten-free destination. On this week’s Spreading the Love Wakisha Bailey spoke with the woman behind one of the largest gluten-free festivals in the country where everyone has a seat at the table.