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Nearly 14 billion gallons of raw sewage and polluted stormwater flowed through Philadelphia's creeks, past neighborhoods, parks and playgrounds filled with children, and into the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers during a one-year span, according to data analyzed by CBS News Philadelphia.
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
Philadelphia police and fire marine units recovered a body in the Schuylkill River, near Locust Street in Fitler Square, on Friday morning.
A body was found floating in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Friday, according to police.
Joshua Daywalt, 35, was shot and killed before his body was found in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia earlier this month.
Joshua Daywalt's mother is now determined to get answers on what exactly led to his death and is hopeful the cash reward will generate more tips.
Police recovered the body in the river near Kelly Drive and Midvale Avenue in East Falls.
A woman who was rescued after her car plunged into the Schuylkill River Tuesday morning has died. Two Lower Merion officers and a firefighter from the Union Fire Company jumped into the river to try and save the 77-year-old woman. She was taken to Lankenau hospital but did not survive.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Jayah Washington shared video showing her dog Bentley being rescued from the Schuylkill River after jumping in on Monday morning.
Police said about 12 people were spread between two boats on the Schuylkill River near the Platt Bridge for a party when one boat started sinking.
For the second time in two weeks, a car went into the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
For the second time in two weeks, a car went into the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia.
FloatLab, a 75-foot-wide permanent floating observation deck, will be built on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia in the summer of 2026.
A new access point will be built on the Schuylkill River at Bartram's Garden. Construction begins this fall.
Water rescuers pulled a car from the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge on Friday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
A witness said a car went into the Schuylkill River early Friday morning - now first responders are on the scene trying to locate the vehicle. Wakisha Bailey reports from Kelly Drive.
Businesses across the country are slowly getting back to normal following a major worldwide cyber outage. Meanwhile, there are still delays and cancellations at PHL as a result of the outage. Those stories and more in your Digital Brief.
Races are going off every 5 minutes all day Saturday.
The event is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and features thousands of high school athletes.
Thousands of high school rowers from across the country are taking part in the event.
Over a hundred kayakers are on a long journey on the Schuylkill River Sojourn. The group started in Schuylkill Haven last Saturday. Organizers are working hard to try to keep the paddlers safe.
Over a hundred kayakers are on a long journey on the Schuylkill River Sojourn. The group started in Schuylkill Haven last Saturday. They have been paddling all week toward Philadelphia and organizers are working hard to keep the paddlers safe. Kim Hudson shows the measures they're taking.
Philadelphians stopped to enjoy a drink at Parks on Tap at the Lemon Hill Mansion to end a hot Wednesday.
Sister Mary Scullion has met several popes, but Pope Francis stood out. The Philadelphia-based sister shares her special bond.
A Pennsylvania Powerball ticket worth $1 million for the Wednesday drawing was sold at a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia.
A person has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing someone in Villanova Thursday afternoon, police said.
Smarty Jones, bred in Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Sister Mary Scullion has met several popes, but Pope Francis stood out. The Philadelphia-based sister shares her special bond.
A Pennsylvania Powerball ticket worth $1 million for the Wednesday drawing was sold at a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
A person has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing someone in Villanova Thursday afternoon, police said.
With Dallas Goedert potentially not returning for the 2025 season, here are five tight ends to watch tonight for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 NFL draft.
Sister Mary Scullion has met several popes, but Pope Francis stood out. The Philadelphia-based sister shares her special bond.
A Pennsylvania Powerball ticket worth $1 million for the Wednesday drawing was sold at a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia.
Smarty Jones, bred in Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Residents in Bella Vista say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their South Philadelphia neighborhood.
Travelers from the Philadelphia area are heading to Rome to honor Pope Francis, who died Monday.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Smarty Jones, bred in Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard wants to help the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum with its 30,000-square-foot expansion.
With Dallas Goedert potentially not returning for the 2025 season, here are five tight ends to watch tonight for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 NFL draft.
With the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles will have options to address several team needs.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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.
The wildfire smoke from New Jersey is affecting people around the region and can make health issues worse. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl shares tips for protecting your heart health.
Ahead of Pope Francis' funeral this weekend, Sister Mary Scullion of Philadelphia talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the pontiff's legacy and her encounter with him.
A group of 12 states, including Delaware, is suing the Trump administration, claiming that the president's tariffs are unlawful and causing chaos for the American economy.
More than 40 restaurants around Philadelphia will welcome diners for a night of great food on Thursday during the 35th annual Dining Out For Life.
Crews installed the iconic pirate ship to Playland's Castaway Cove on the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk four years after a fire destroyed it.