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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.
Any resident who normally has Monday collection is being asked to hold on to their trash for another week.
Mayor Michael Nutter has declared a snow emergency for Philadelphia (effective at 10 p.m.) as Streets Department crews are once again dispatched with plows.
Despite the fact that this is a holiday, the city of Philadelphia will have trash and recycling collection today -- a change made in light of last week's nor'easter.
Sanitation crews in Montgomery County continued to work overtime on Monday in an effort to keep up with the collection of trash and limb and leaf collection.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing 40 boxes of meat from a parked truck in Northeast Philly early Sunday morning.
The NTSB is investigating the crash of a small plane near Lancaster Airport that killed at least one person.
Sunday will give us mixed skies with a trend for much more sunshine than Saturday. We cannot rule out an additional shower or rumble.
Philly pride was on full display at the Deck the Hulls boat parade, which celebrated the Super Bowl champion Eagles this year.
Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Angels.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing 40 boxes of meat from a parked truck in Northeast Philly early Sunday morning.
The NTSB is investigating the crash of a small plane near Lancaster Airport that killed at least one person.
Sunday will give us mixed skies with a trend for much more sunshine than Saturday. We cannot rule out an additional shower or rumble.
Get your weekend started on this summer Friday in Philadelphia by checking out our latest events guide.
Philly pride was on full display at the Deck the Hulls boat parade, which celebrated the Super Bowl champion Eagles this year.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing 40 boxes of meat from a parked truck in Northeast Philly early Sunday morning.
The NTSB is investigating the crash of a small plane near Lancaster Airport that killed at least one person.
Philly pride was on full display at the Deck the Hulls boat parade, which celebrated the Super Bowl champion Eagles this year.
Mo'ne Davis plans to try out for the Women's Professional Baseball League set to launch next year, the league said.
Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood late Friday night.
A newly dedicated Wind Phone in Williamstown is the latest in a symbolic tradition of honoring the dead that began in Japan in 2010.
New Jersey congressional democrats condemned the Trump administration's decision to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees.
The beach and shore are waiting for you to visit, but if you haven't booked a rental for your vacation. You're not alone.
Crowds gathered outside the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice to protest a controversial arrest by ICE that took place outside the courthouse earlier this week.
Monkey Bread on 9th Street and the Boardwalk has been warming hearts and tastebuds since 2001, serving up their famous breads.
Sunday will give us mixed skies with a trend for much more sunshine than Saturday. We cannot rule out an additional shower or rumble.
Delaware State Police are investigating an early-morning robbery at a New Castle motel that ended with a man in the hospital.
The families of two teens assaulted by a former Delaware state trooper after a prank are suing Dempsey Walters, other officers and three departments.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
Rehoboth Beach police said the search for a missing swimmer was suspended Sunday morning and his body was recovered Wednesday afternoon.
A South Jersey mom and teacher is warning about the spread of parvovirus, which can harm unborn babies.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Cirque du Soleil performers at the BODY WORLDS exhibit offer a unique look at the body from the outside, providing a glimpse of what lies beneath the skin.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
Since July 8, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has issued 59 citations on Spruce Street and 36 on Pine Street for cars blocking bike lanes.
Change is coming to what residents say is a dangerous intersection in Philadelphia near the South Street Bridge.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
PATCO is temporarily suspending some overnight service between Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Angels.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list and called up Weston Wilson.
Mo'ne Davis plans to try out for the Women's Professional Baseball League set to launch next year, the league said.
The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is billed as the largest one-day sprint regatta in the U.S., bringing together middle and high school athletes from several states.
Bryce Harper is feeling the best he's felt in a long time. Will the Phillies help him with another bet in an inconsistent offense?
Get your weekend started on this summer Friday in Philadelphia by checking out our latest events guide.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
It was hot on the sand but sizzling in the sky, as planes roared past the crowds in Atlantic City for the newly revamped Soar & Shore Festival.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
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.
Temperatures in the Delaware Valley are going up to 91 degrees Sunday with a chance for isolated storms and showers in the afternoon. Tammie Souza has the forecast.
The front features two Lombardi Trophies decked out in diamonds. The side of the ring has the final score of Super Bowl 59. There's also two wings that pop out from the bottom of the ring.
The goal is to raise money for the families of fallen and injured first responders. The only thing standing in between them and their goal is about 65 miles of pavement between Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. Ross DiMattei reports.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
The rain held off, and it was a beautiful night by the water. Philly loves a parade and many families gathered to watch an Eagles-themed boat parade light up the Delaware River. Ryan Hughes was in the middle of the fun at the Cherry Street Pier.