Philadelphia City Council could reshape how the city disposes its trash
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
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Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by two days for Philadelphia households this week, the city said.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
The city, a community group and a local recycling business are joining forces to take care of five illegal dumping hotspots.
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.
The city of Philadelphia says regular trash pickup will resume next week after a deal was reached to end the DC 33 labor strike.
Sanitation workers in Philadelphia are on strike, and residential trash will not be picked up during the work stoppage.
Trash is piling up across Philadelphia as the city's largest blue-collar union begins a massive strike, bringing essential services like trash pickup to a grinding halt.
PennDOT contractors set out to clean up trash on the side of I-476 in Haverford Township following an uptick in complaints about trash on the Blue Route.
Some Philadelphia residents said they're unsure about when trash collection is in their neighborhoods.
Philadelphia added a second weekly trash collection to some neighborhoods, but residents said the rollout has been rocky.
Twice-weekly trash pickup starts on Dec. 2 for certain neighborhoods, but more parts of Philadelphia will get two days of trash pickup starting in the fall of 2025.
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
CBS News Philadelphia went back to a South Philly neighborhood where residents are battling a rat infestation problem, something neighbors said continues to be an issue.
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia say a rat infestation is damaging their neighborhood — and their cars.
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia said they see rats running through the streets, and several said the critters have been getting into their cars, sometimes causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Since retiring, Jim Alturo has picked up more than 24,000 cigarette butts in New Jersey.
A lot can happen in a year. This time last year there were mounds of garbage on the sidewalk in North Philadelphia near Temple University.
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.
People who live within the boundaries of Vine to Bainbridge Streets, from the Delaware to Schuylkill Rivers, will take part.
Crews are working to get back on track.
The Streets Department is telling residents they should put out their trash and recycling one day later than normal this week.
The City of Philadelphia has reversed course and now says regular trash and recycling collection will take place today.
One man's trash can be another man's treasure, especially if that "other man" is a thief searching for clues about whether your house should be their next hit.
Police in Northeast Philadelphia are investigating an arson at a mosque.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
The annual "She's My Sister" 8K Walk and Run brings attention to human trafficking and reminds people that the crime can happen close to home.
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia area Monday, but it will also bring cooler temperatures
Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia area Monday, but it will also bring cooler temperatures
Police in Northeast Philadelphia are investigating an arson at a mosque.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
The annual "She's My Sister" 8K Walk and Run brings attention to human trafficking and reminds people that the crime can happen close to home.
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Police in Northeast Philadelphia are investigating an arson at a mosque.
The annual "She's My Sister" 8K Walk and Run brings attention to human trafficking and reminds people that the crime can happen close to home.
Philadelphia may have hosted its final 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup match, but the celebration at Lemon Hill is far from over.
Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Shirley Kitchen has died. She represented Philadelphia in the state legislature for decades.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A worship service at a South Jersey church was filled with gratitude Sunday, less than 48 hours after a fire badly damaged the roof of the church.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Philadelphia may have hosted its final 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup match, but the celebration at Lemon Hill is far from over.
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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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 United States men's national soccer team will have a chance to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday night with a win over Belgium in Seattle, but it doesn't come without controversy. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele has the latest.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert because there could be another round of strong storms on Monday as parts of the area are still cleaning up from Sunday's storms. CBS News Philadelphia's Kate Bilo and Brandon Goldern have the details.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is once again lacing up to raise awareness about human trafficking. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey has the details.
A NEXT Weather alert remains in effect for the Philadelphia area Monday for strong storms. The heat wave is over, but showers could lead to more flooding after an already stormy Sunday night.
Parents who want to start setting aside money for their children can now start contributing to "Trump Accounts." The federal government is making a $1,000 contribution to accounts for children born between January 2025 and December 2028.