Water bills in Philadelphia will increase in September
The typical customer's water bill will be about $89.42 starting Monday, a 9.4% increase from the prior rate, an announcement from the Philadelphia Water Department says.
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The typical customer's water bill will be about $89.42 starting Monday, a 9.4% increase from the prior rate, an announcement from the Philadelphia Water Department says.
A boy was rescued after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday.
Families visited Penn's Landing in Philadelphia Sunday to soak up one more summer day with rides, treats and activities. Alicia Roberts has the story.
This year's festival celebrates the Year of the Snake and features a 200-foot dragon and hundreds of lanterns!
A man is recovering in the hospital after police say he was robbed and shot while in a parking garage in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood late Saturday night.
Philadelphia fire officials said the flames broke out at a rowhome on the 200 block of East Stella Street around 1:45 a.m. Sunday. When firefighters arrived on the scene, authorities said the structure was already fully engulfed in flames.
There’s new information from SEPTA following a court ruling that brings some major cuts to a screeching halt, at least for now. Now, SEPTA is saying some riders have already been overcharged and they're telling others to not buy weekly and monthly passes. Ray Strickland reports the latest details.
A boy was rescued after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday. The child was reported missing around 5 p.m. after becoming separated from his parents, a spokesperson for the park said in a statement.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly kicks off the Labor Day weekend and the last Summer Beat at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A final farewell to a volunteer firefighter who dedicated more than 60 years to protecting others. Flags flew from fire trucks in Bristol Township in honor of Ed Margavich. Margavich was injured while on duty in August and later died of complications following surgery. Friends said the 80-year-old was a dedicated firefighter who was like a grandfather to many of those he worked with.
Does this mean we can send water ice to space? South Philly staple John's Water Ice is launching a new product: freeze-dried water ice. It's now available in lemon and cherry flavors.
SEPTA planned to raise fares by 21.5% on Monday. Cuts on the Regional Rail service were to begin on Tuesday. The judge's ruling is in response to the lawsuit that argues the cuts disproportionately impact underserved communities. Kerri Corrado reports more on what it all means for riders.
State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is trying an interesting way to bring attention to the need for long-term funding for SEPTA. He is walking to the state capitol in Harrisburg. Kenyatta's walk will be 105 miles long and take five days to complete. Kenyatta is expected to make stops in West Chester and Lancaster for rallies and arrive in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail service cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week. READ MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-regional-rail-cuts-judge-injunction/
This Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s when communities gather to remember those lost to substance use and to support the families left behind. Madeleine Wright introduces a family from Lower Chichester that’s turning their grief into action.
Delaware County officials say an employee found a large amount of dead fish and a sheen on the water in the Chester Creek West Branch.
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike said there's going to be more cars on the road than there were in 2024, this Labor Day weekend. Turnpike officials also said a whopping estimated 3 million drivers will use the turnpike during the holiday weekend.
According to Delaware County Emergency Services, they've concluded that the substance was not petroleum-based and believed it was, in fact, chlorine-based. The substance has started to dissipate as of early Friday afternoon.
It's been seven months since a medical jet tragically crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and injuring several others, including a 9-year-old boy who was on the ground when the aircraft came down. But from the ashes of that horrifying night, a hero emerged.
There's breaking news out of a City Hall courtroom. A judge has ruled SEPTA cannot go forward with their impending Regional Rail cuts. However, they do not have to undo service cuts already in place. Dan Snyder reports the latest.
A Philadelphia group is collecting plants to bring to CHOP patients.
Millions of Americans are traveling Friday for the Labor Day weekend. Here's what to know.
Crews are responding to a spill in Chester Creek after dozens of dead fish were found Friday.
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
A new plan from Philadelphia leaders will restore multiple SEPTA bus routes that students need to get to school, but leaders continue to call for state funding that would prevent further cuts from taking effect. Wakisha Bailey reports.
From cable and cellphone service to streaming subscriptions and even some utility bills, a simple phone call could result in lower monthly costs.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
Pennsylvania is consistently in the top five for deer-vehicle collisions each year, and we're entering the time of year when they are more frequent.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
Pennsylvania is consistently in the top five for deer-vehicle collisions each year, and we're entering the time of year when they are more frequent.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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.
This weekend, Oktoberfest celebrations are taking over South Street in Philadelphia with sausages, beer and a liter-lifting contest. Wakisha Bailey reports.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District announced it has decided to suspend its varsity football season after just one game.
Conditions worsen down the Shore as the nor'easter strenghtens, brining strong winds and coastal flooding. Kate Bilo, Tammie Souza and Brandon Goldner report.
Kate BIlo has the NEXT Weather tracking the latest on the nor'easter approaching the Jersey Shore.