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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.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday, and additional evening thunderstorms are expected.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police say.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A report released this week said police actions at the Feb. 20 Quakertown protest caused trauma but did not find police violated the law.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday, and additional evening thunderstorms are expected.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police say.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A 9-year-old girl was injured, and an adult woman was found dead in an East Goshen Township home on Friday.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 70-year-old man in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police say.
A report released this week said police actions at the Feb. 20 Quakertown protest caused trauma but did not find police violated the law.
A 9-year-old girl was injured, and an adult woman was found dead in an East Goshen Township home on Friday.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
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.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The Philadelphia 76ers introduced Jaylen Brown during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
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.
Most of the day will be dry, but again, like Friday, don't let the quiet weather fool you. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Civil rights leaders in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are calling for changes to use-of-force guidelines in the wake of an investigative report that found no criminal conduct in the Quakertown police chief's Feb. 20 brawl with student protesters. Dan Snyder reports.
Ukee Washington reports from the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival in Wilmington, Delaware.
Storms weaken as rain approaches parts of South Jersey Friday night. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A South Jersey wrestler goes from scared to compete to state champion. Krystle Rich reports.