Goodwill stores pulverizing unsellable glass into sand amid global sand shortage
Goodwill of Delaware unveiled a new pulverizer machine that will help turn glass back into sand, which is in short supply and high demand.
Goodwill of Delaware unveiled a new pulverizer machine that will help turn glass back into sand, which is in short supply and high demand.
Good Buy Supply, the sustainable general store in East Passyunk, Philadelphia, called for a pause in eclipse glasses donations Tuesday after receiving more than 3,500 pairs.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
The initiative challenged students to collect 10,000 plastic bottles, but the kids at Blankenburg Elementary School went above and beyond that goal.
Students at Blankenburg Elementary School in West Philadelphia collected 43,103 plastic bottles as part of a school-wide initiative to promote recycling and foster community spirit.
The holidays are over and it's time to get rid of the Christmas tree. Here's where you can recycle your tree in Philadelphia.
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
The material is about 85% lighter than glass and will be laid down in the gap where I-95 collapsed to create a temporary roadway.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Now that Christmas is over, it's time to start thinking about what to do with your Christmas tree when you take it down.
Here's a reminder of the trash collection and recycling details during the holidays.
Jessica Kartalija reports.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Discover the best smokeless indoor grills that will help you achieve classic barbecue flavor from your kitchen.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Feel free to swim, bathe or sweat your heart out when wearing one of these trackers – they can take it!
Changes to FAFSA caused delays and headaches to an already aggravating process, and many Philadelphia-area seniors are still dealing with issues days out from graduation.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Changes to FAFSA caused delays and headaches to an already aggravating process, and many Philadelphia-area seniors are still dealing with issues days out from graduation.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Changes to FAFSA caused delays and headaches to an already aggravating process, and many Philadelphia-area seniors are still dealing with issues days out from graduation.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Police arrested a Bensalem man accused of sexually extorting at least nine juvenile girls across multiple states using Snapchat and Instagram.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The New Jersey Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City has all the hallmarks of a typical pageant. There's only one qualification for contestants.
Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Police say a teenager from Wilmington, Delaware was arrested and charged after multiple guns were stolen from a New Castle gun store.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Federal health officials are reminding everyone about food safety in warm weather as many are looking forward to fun and food outdoors this weekend during the unofficial start of summer.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Most regional grocery stores in the Philadelphia region are open on Memorial Day but may have reduced hours. Here's what to know.
So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
The event will add more security after the State Department issued a worldwide alert warning about possible violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Former Philadelphia Wings midfielder Paul Rabil is doing all he can to help grow the sport in the United States with the Premier Lacrosse League.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Isaiah Rodgers was suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling policy. Despite the time off, he's off to a good start in his new home in Philly.
Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. It's one of many storylines in these NBA Finals.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Jill Scott was back at her alma mater – Girls' High, in the Logan section of Philadelphia – as the Mural Arts Program and artist Patrick Dougher unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
For the Barbz who missed her first show in March, there is another chance to see Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 4 for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
The summer season is in full swing down the shore and visitors are returning after what local officials describe as a chaotic Memorial Day weekend. Brandon Goldner talked to beachgoers about whether or not they still feel safe.
The Roots Picnic is back in Philadelphia this weekend with a stacked lineup of musical guests. But at the Fillmore on Friday, festival organizers held the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic Con to discuss important topics like financial literacy, music education and gun violence.
For the first time, the CDC says bird flu has caused respiratory symptoms in one of three infected dairy workers. With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses. Nikki DeMentri reports.
City organizations held a press conference at City Hall on Friday to help kick off the 13-week summer cleaning program.