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.
Sunday in the Philadelphia region looks wet, especially later in the day and at night, with a couple of rounds of rain moving through.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Sunday in the Philadelphia region looks wet, especially later in the day and at night, with a couple of rounds of rain moving through.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Two people are hospitalized after they were shot near North 5th and St. Paul streets in Philadelphia, police say.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
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.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms set to bring heavy rain to the Philadelphia region on Sunday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Jeremiah Wells, the only Philadelphia fighter to get into the cage at UFC 330, had some fans in the crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena, but the odds were against him.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms on Sunday that could bring severe weather to parts of the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Fans are thrilled that the UFC is back in South Philadelphia.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County last month.