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.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Jaylen Brown says he's "still processing" the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Day 4 of the heat wave continues Thursday in the Philadelphia region as temperatures hit the low 100s.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
More than 20 people were treated for heat-related injuries at a Union Pacific Big Boy whistle stop event in Berks County, police said.
The Sixers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to a report.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
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.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
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.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
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.
The Sixers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to a report.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
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.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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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 U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus concert with Queen Latifah in Philadelphia has been canceled due to extreme heat.
This heat wave can quickly turn deadly for our pets, and the warning signs may not be obvious. Tammie Souza reports.
Kaiseem Smith surrendered to the Philadelphia Police Department one day after U.S. Marshals arrested Azzubair Outen-Fleming in Colorado.
CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright has more on how summer camps are adjusting their routines to keep kids safe.
Despite a shortened parade route and temperatures climbing into the 100s Thursday, the Red, White and Blue To-Do Pomp and Parade still stepped off and marched down Independence Mall, celebrating all things 250. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.