Man arrested after dumping tires on train tracks: "People crazy in Philly"
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Exclusive video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia captured the aftermath of a freight train plowing through a mound of illegally discarded tires.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
The task force officially launches on Nov. 3. It's just one part of the city's broader plan to stop illegal dumping.
In an effort to prevent illegal dumping in Philadelphia neighborhoods, the city is partnering with a local youth organization and a recycling center to give people another option.
City leaders are announcing a partnership with a recycling company in an effort to stop illegal dumping in some hotspots in North Philadelphia.
The city of Philadelphia is ramping up enforcement efforts and going after offenders more aggressively.
Illegal dumping is a significant problem in Philadelphia, costing taxpayers approximately $2 million every year.
It's been a year since the City of Camden took steps toward stopping illegal dumping, and leaders say they're seeing results. The city installed cameras in key areas in July 2024 to catch anyone leaving trash or debris in places they shouldn't. Police said they are able to respond quickly to locations and cite or arrest the people responsible. The mayor spoke about the city's efforts.
A West Philadelphia church asked for help to stop illegal dumping in front of their property. The trash was so large at Temple of Prayer Church on Chestnut Street that members and visitors could no longer enter the parking lot or use the sidewalk. Today, the trash is gone. City sanitation crews came by and removed it all.
A church in West Philadelphia is asking for the city's help to stop illegal dumping on and around its property. Temple of Prayer Church on Chestnut Street reached out after the mountain of trash grew so large, parishioners could no longer enter the parking lot or use the sidewalk. The church has filed reports with the Philadelphia police and will soon be setting up surveillance cameras in the area.
The DC 33 strike may be over with a new contract ratified, but Philadelphia residents are still reporting trash troubles.
Crews will begin removing the last of those temporary dumpsters used during the city workers strike, but illegal dumping continues to plague some neighborhoods. Brandon Goldner reports.
As they phase out the neighborhood trash drop-off sites, the city of Philadelphia is now taking extra precautions to try to prevent illegal dumping from happening in the future.
With a tentative deal in place with DC 33, the city is phasing out the neighborhood sites and directing people to its six sanitation centers around the area. It's a sight few we spoke with will miss.
Over 200 volunteers signed up to help remove tires that were illegally dumped in Tacony Creek Park in Philadelphia. About half of the initial 4,000 are gone and these volunteers will get to the other half Saturday. Ross DiMattei chats with Natalie Walker, sustainability director for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.
The district attorney's office announced a new task force focused on stopping what its calling quality of life crimes in the city. That includes things like illegal dumping and excessive trash. This initiative was partially brought on after more than 4,000 tires were found dumped in Tacony Creek Park last month. The city has a date set for later this week to remove them.
Thousands of tires were dumped at Tacony Creek Park. Cleanup set for April 5 as the city works to combat illegal dumping.
Members of city council's Streets and Services Subcommittee heard testimony from neighborhood activists and environmental stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen enforcement.
Community activists held a rather satirical birthday party in North Philadelphia on Thursday to call for an end to what they claim is a vicious cycle of illegal trash dumping.
Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, announced a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping, including monetary rewards for residents who help them arrest dumpers.
New surveillance cameras and monetary rewards for neighbors who provide information are part of Camden leaders' plan to crack down on illegal dumping and arrest those responsible.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
The city is offering community groups money to get rid of tires that were illegally dumped across the city with the Tire Round-up Program.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, authorities say. A suspect was in custody, the mayor said.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Christmas came early at Shriners Children's Hospital as members of the Centurion Motorcycle Club dropped off gifts and delivered joy to the kids during their annual toy run.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A Philadelphia police officer has been charged after allegedly fatally shooting a 27-year-old man in Northampton County, state police said.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
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.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Sixers and reunite with LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies, according to a report.
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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.
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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.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms in the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia-based animal shelter and adoption center said it's over capacity.
The fire started at the Kellogg factory in Winslow Township around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The crash happened Saturday night in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, Ocean County, New Jersey State Police said.
The King of Prussia theater is one of just 41 in the world screening Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in the 70mm IMAX format.