Breaking: Oil spill closes lanes on Oregon Avenue between Front & Weccacoe
Oil spilled onto a roadway after a truck accident in South Philadelphia Tuesday.
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Officials Investigate Green Oily Substance In The Schuylkill River
On Thursday night, Philadelphia Fire Department officials responded to the Schuylkill River for a hazardous material situation.
New Rules Proposed As 5-Year Anniversary Of Oil Spill Nears
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
BP To Sell Part Of Its Gulf Of Mexico Stake To Chevron
BP is selling part of its stake in an emerging oil-producing region in the Gulf of Mexico to Chevron, and the two companies, along with Conoco Phillips, will work to develop the fields together.
Crews Clean Up After Oil Spill In Delaware River
The incident was reported at about 1 p.m. Monday near Monroe Energy LLC in Marcus Hook, Delaware County.
Approximately 150 Gallons Of Oil Spill Into Delaware River
Authorities are investigating after 150 gallons of oil spilled into the Delaware River Tuesday morning.
Police Asking Motorists To Avoid Erial Road In Camden County Due To Oil Spill
Officials in Camden County are asking commuters to avoid Erial Road due to an oil spill in the area.
Opinion: Another Hurricane Reminds Us Of The Need For An Effective Administration
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
Opinion: Romney: Pay Attention To What I Say, Not What I Do
In an effort to distract voters from his tax records, W. Mitt Romney launched a four pronged push back yesterday. Romney's problem: each move revealed more about the problems with his floundering campaign.
Louisiana Sportsman Discusses The Environmental Damage In The Gulf
Chris Macaluso, host of a hunting and fishing radio show, says Louisiana's motto Sportsman's Paradise, is endangered less by spilled oil but by 100 years of making the Mississippi River safe for shipping.
Federal Judge Cannot Definitively Place Blame For 2004 Oil Spill in Delaware River
A federal judge in Philadelphia this week decided that no one can definitely point to whoever caused a massive oil spill on the Delaware River in November of 2004.
Mechanics of Oil Spill on Display at Franklin Institute
The Man Who Will Spend BP's Money
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"It's a passion": Meet the Philadelphia mom helping young girls through her nonprofit
Aqueelah Brown started the nonprofit organization, Know Your Worth, five years ago hoping to inspire young women like her own daughters.
Incumbent Republican Ed Durr faces off in primary for New Jersey Senate seat
Ed Durr, a Republican state senator whose 2021 surprise victory over the New Jersey Senate President, is fighting to hold on to the GOP nomination in Tuesday's primary.
Red flag warning for fire weather in Pa., N.J. on Tuesday
Due to dry and windy conditions, a Red Flag Warning for fire danger is in effect for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
No joke! Owners of cheesesteak shop thought Ed Sheeran's visit was a prank
The singer-songwriter visited Philip's Steaks before his show at the Linc Saturday.
Philadelphia's food scene recognized in big way at James Beard Awards
Philadelphia's food scene is receiving national recognition.
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"It's a passion": Meet the Philadelphia mom helping young girls through her nonprofit
Aqueelah Brown started the nonprofit organization, Know Your Worth, five years ago hoping to inspire young women like her own daughters.
Incumbent Republican Ed Durr faces off in primary for New Jersey Senate seat
Ed Durr, a Republican state senator whose 2021 surprise victory over the New Jersey Senate President, is fighting to hold on to the GOP nomination in Tuesday's primary.
Red flag warning for fire weather in Pa., N.J. on Tuesday
Due to dry and windy conditions, a Red Flag Warning for fire danger is in effect for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
No joke! Owners of cheesesteak shop thought Ed Sheeran's visit was a prank
The singer-songwriter visited Philip's Steaks before his show at the Linc Saturday.
Philadelphia's food scene recognized in big way at James Beard Awards
Philadelphia's food scene is receiving national recognition.
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"It's a passion": Meet the Philadelphia mom helping young girls through her nonprofit
Aqueelah Brown started the nonprofit organization, Know Your Worth, five years ago hoping to inspire young women like her own daughters.
Red flag warning for fire weather in Pa., N.J. on Tuesday
Due to dry and windy conditions, a Red Flag Warning for fire danger is in effect for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
No joke! Owners of cheesesteak shop thought Ed Sheeran's visit was a prank
The singer-songwriter visited Philip's Steaks before his show at the Linc Saturday.
Philadelphia's food scene recognized in big way at James Beard Awards
Philadelphia's food scene is receiving national recognition.
Air quality alerts in Pa., Del. due to Canadian wildfire smoke: map here
Due to wildfires burning in Quebec and Ottawa, Canada, air quality is low in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
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Incumbent Republican Ed Durr faces off in primary for New Jersey Senate seat
Ed Durr, a Republican state senator whose 2021 surprise victory over the New Jersey Senate President, is fighting to hold on to the GOP nomination in Tuesday's primary.
Red flag warning for fire weather in Pa., N.J. on Tuesday
Due to dry and windy conditions, a Red Flag Warning for fire danger is in effect for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Air quality alerts in Pa., Del. due to Canadian wildfire smoke: map here
Due to wildfires burning in Quebec and Ottawa, Canada, air quality is low in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
NEXT Weather: Warm, mostly dry Tuesday with fire, air warnings
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny and warm, with a high temperature in the 80s in the city.
Monroeville, New Jersey campground temporarily bans bonfires due to dry conditions
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the entire Philly region -- meaning the conditions right now are ripe for out-of-control grass and forest fires.
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Air quality alerts in Pa., Del. due to Canadian wildfire smoke: map here
Due to wildfires burning in Quebec and Ottawa, Canada, air quality is low in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
NEXT Weather: Warm, mostly dry Tuesday with fire, air warnings
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny and warm, with a high temperature in the 80s in the city.
Delaware scientists find potential solution to invasive spotted lanternflies
Researchers in Delaware want to fight the invasive spotted lanternflies with a couple of natural predators from China with major potential.
The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: View the top stories of May 29-June 2
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Air quality alerts issued in Del., N.J. due to wildfire smoke
Code orange quality alert: Smoke from Nova Scotia wildfires lingers over the region, and Delaware has an air quality alert after a N.J. wildfire.
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What is HMPV? How to know if you have human metapneumovirus
Unlike COVID-19 and the flu, there's no vaccine for HMPV or antiviral drugs to treat it. Instead, doctors care for seriously sick patients by treating their symptoms.
Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness at Bills stadium
The launch event included free CPR training for more than 1,000 people.
CHOP gets $100,000 donation to Center for Celiac Disease
The research at CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease is aimed at finding a treatment for the disease.
Last Mental Reset canceled Wednesday, May 31 due to air quality alert
Today's Mental Reset series at Love Park has been canceled due to an air quality alert in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware man is first Penn Medicine patient to receive robotic kidney transplant
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
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VP Kamala Harris visiting Philadelphia today to meet with union leaders
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with the Service Employees International Union in Philadelphia Tuesday morning.
When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Debt Ceiling: The impact on seniors, people who rely on social security
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
How raising nation's debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
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Northbound lanes of I-476 reopen in Lower Merion after multi-vehicle crash
Officials said a deadly multi-vehicle crash had a significant impact on the Monday morning commute on the Blue Route.
Philadelphia Pride Festival 2023: Road closures, parking restrictions & more
Philadelphia city officials announce road closures, parking restrictions, and what to expect for this year's Pride festival.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Free Crabfries, tolls for Memorial Day Weekend 2023 travelers in NJ
Chickie's and Pete's is offering free Crabfries and free tolls eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on May 26.
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How Phillies' analytics department helped Turner change his swing before hopeful breakout game
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner may be coming out of his early-season slump.
Phillies' ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game over Tigers
Nola (5-4) fanned 10 and had faced the minimum through six as he tried to pitch the Phillies' first no-hitter since 2015.
Former Eagles QB Michael Vick on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 1st time
Former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is among the college football stars who will be considered for induction to the Hall of Fame for the first time this year.
Former Phillies pitcher Roger Craig dies at 93
Roger Craig, who pitched for three championship teams during his major league career and then managed the Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died.
By the numbers: Phillies' Kyle Schwarber dominates June
Schwarber has hit 49 home runs in June in his career - the most out of any month in the baseball calendar.
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Berks County native Taylor Swift "Shakes It Off" after swallowing bug on stage
Swift laughed with the crowd after the incident during her show Sunday night in Chicago.
SAG-AFTRA overwhelmingly authorize strike if contract talks stall
SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike ahead of their negotiations with Hollywood studios.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
Directors Guild of America reaches "truly historic" deal with studios
The tentative three-year agreement addresses wages, streaming residuals, working hours and more.
Taylor Swift shares powerful Pride month message during Chicago "Eras Tour" concert
Taylor Swift kicked off the Chicago leg of her "Eras Tour" Friday night with a powerful Pride month message in support of the LGBTQ community.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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With Falcon Tank, Liguori Academy turns students into entrepreneurs
With an event similar to "Shark Tank," Liguori Academy is turning students into entrepreneurs overnight.
Camden pharmacy part of unique program for New Jersey students
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
West Philadelphia coffee shop helping young people earn diplomas
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
Focusing on the Future: Philadelphia high school robotics team supporting teams citywide
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
Youth group with "incredible passion" holding Philadelphia politicians accountable
PhillyBOLT consists of young Philadelphians who are keeping a close eye on the race to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor.
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Delaware County celebrates Pride Month with pride flag raising
The flag raising ceremony took place at the courthouse in Media.
Digital Brief: June 6, 2023 (AM)
Janelle Burrell has your Tuesday morning Digital Brief.
South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop "blown away" after singer Ed Sheeran's visit
Philip's Steaks showed Sheeran how to make a cheesesteak before his concert Saturday.
Top Philadelphia restaurants, chefs recognized at James Beard Awards
Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse named outstanding restaurant in the country.
Local nonprofit encourages young girls to value themselves
Know Your Worth teaches self-love through a variety of community programs.