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Drought, dry leaves fuel two wildfires in New Jersey

Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.

Nov 7
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First looks at damage from Hurricane Milton as crews from Philadelphia region head to Florida

Hurricane Milton spawned several tornadoes in Florida as it made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane and then weakened over land to a Category 1. Brandon Goldner takes a look at damage from the storm across social media and Meteorologist Kate Bilo provides the latest on Milton's location and track.

Oct 10
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Jersey Shore towns becoming more concerned with impacts of climate change

As climate change impacts Jersey Shore towns, experts say Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew's record stands in contrast to long-term needs down the shore.

Sep 23

Rising sea levels due to climate change are having a devastating impact on New Jersey shore towns

NASA is projecting sea levels along the United States coastlines could increase by as much as a foot by 2050. A majority of people in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District, which includes Atlantic and Cape May counties, have concerns.

Sep 23
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Jersey Shore seeing more flooding than usual over last few days. Here's why.

An expert says man-made climate change over the last few decades is raising the water around Atlantic City, making flooding more frequent and worse.

Sep 23

LEGO to scale up use of renewable plastics in its bricks

The legacy toy company is increasing the certified renewable or recycled materials that go into its bricks in an effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Aug 28

Heat can have impacts on learning, NEXT Weather meteorologist explains

Rising temperatures are having impacts on the classroom. Our NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains how climate change is affecting learning.

Aug 28
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Rough surf tears up some Jersey Shore beaches before Labor Day

Some areas of the Jersey Shore experienced coastal erosion due to recent high tides.

Aug 20
02:09

"Dead zone" the size of New Jersey emerges in Gulf of Mexico

The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.

Aug 2

A graphic showing that there have been 2 days over 90 degrees so far this year

Hot streak expected to continue in August for Philadelphia after 8 months of above-average temps

Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains just how hot this summer has been and what to expect in August and September.

Aug 1

$22 million flooding prevention project underway in Atlantic City

Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal in order to protect the city from persistent flooding.

Jul 26
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Two people wade through waist-deep water during a flood in Eastwick in Philadelphia

Plans for a permanent solution to flooding in Philadelphia's Eastwick section face setback

As Eastwick prepares for a temporary fix for its flooding woes, plans for a long-term solution are facing a setback.

Jul 16

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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research

The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.

Jul 16

Research shows NJ is fastest-warming state in Northeast U.S. because of climate change

According to Climate Central, a climate research nonprofit, New Jersey is the fastest-warming state in the Northeast United States because of climate change.

Jul 15

New Jersey is fastest-warming state in Northeast U.S. because of climate change, research says

New Jersey is the fastest-warming state in the entire Northeast United States because of climate change, according to Climate Central.

Jul 15
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Bus shelters, cooling centers part of New Jersey plan to cope with rising summer temperatures

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan, which provides a blueprint for the state to address hotter temperatures. It includes adding cooling centers and bus shelters to protect residents in the summer months.

Jul 8
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People site under tents on the beach in Margate, New Jersey, on a sunny day. The ocean stretches out in the background

New Jersey leaders draft plan to help residents cope with rising temperatures

New Jersey officials are developing a plan to help residents cope with higher temperatures.

Jul 8

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Extreme wildfires are more frequent and more destructive, study shows

Extreme wildfires damage the environment, people's health and the economy. They've doubled in the last 20 years, new study shows.

Jun 24

Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour event after climate protesters run onto green

Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.

Jun 23

Cicadas are back, but climate change is messing with them

Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.

Jun 3

Smoke rises from mutual aid wildfire GCU007 in the Grande Prairie Forest Area

Thousands of Canadians forced to evacuate as massive wildfire burns

The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.

May 12

Maps show where dangerous summer heat could impact U.S.

Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.

Apr 30

Homegrown nonprofit educates on climate change and sustainability efforts to protect Earth

Climate Central, a homegrown organization, has developed unique programs to help people understand the rapidly changing climate.

Apr 26

Nonprofit Climate Central wants to help you understand climate change and how to protect the planet

Earth Month is a chance to re-evaluate the role we play in protecting our planet. Now, one homegrown organization has developed unique programs to help you understand our rapidly changing climate. Tammie Souza reports.

Apr 26
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A large group of people at an Earth Day event in Philadelphia; one man holds a sign that reads 'Earth Day, Every Day; Don't Litter.'

Philadelphians first celebrated Earth Week in 1970, but there's still work to do, advocates say

When many cities celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970, Philadelphia hosted Earth Week to take it a step further.

Apr 22

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Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philly, tracking a tropical system

Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.

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Embiid has debut spoiled as 76ers lose to Knicks in NBA Cup group play

Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency

Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."

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Fire at Pine Hill apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces at least 26

Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.

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N.J. college students, staff help police make arrest in 1974 cold case

An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.

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Fire at Pine Hill apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces at least 26

Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.

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SEPTA proposes "major" fare hikes and service cuts

SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.

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SS United States' departure from Philadelphia's Pier 82 delayed again

The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.

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Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philly, tracking a tropical system

Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.

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Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena

Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.

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Doctors, scientists encourage young women to pursue STEM careers

Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.

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SS United States' departure from Philadelphia's Pier 82 delayed again

The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.

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Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena

Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.

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Car-free Sundays are coming back to Center City in December

The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.

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Part of Pa. Turnpike near Bensalem reopens after tractor-trailer crash

All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.

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Fire at Pine Hill apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces at least 26

Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.

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N.J. college students, staff help police make arrest in 1974 cold case

An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.

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NJ officials considering declaring drought warning as dry conditions continue

Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.

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Judge extends time to indict driver accused of killing Gaudreau brothers

Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.

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Cooler temperatures in Philadelphia as gusty winds bring a fall chill

Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.

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Veterans Day breakfast at Delaware HS has special meaning for community

Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.

Nov 11

American flags raised for holiday celebrations

Veterans Day parades, events and discounts in the Philadelphia area

Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.

Nov 10

Get to know burn bans in your state and prevent wildfires

Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.

Nov 9

Brave teen participates in the U.S. Paralympics Swimming with prosthetic leg

This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.

Nov 8

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Fear rippling across undocumented communities over Trump's mass deportation threats

President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.

Nov 8

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Doctors, scientists encourage young women to pursue STEM careers

Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.

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Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.

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Brave teen participates in the U.S. Paralympics Swimming with prosthetic leg

This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.

Nov 8

Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries

Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.

Nov 8

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia saves fetus from deadly heart tumor

Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.

Nov 7

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Hershey acquires sour candy brand Sour Strips

The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.

Nov 11

Pennsylvania's first Von Maur department store opens at South Hills Village

Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.

Nov 9

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Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square to close

Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.

Nov 6

University of the Arts buildings for sale after bankruptcy filing

The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.

Nov 4

Star-Ledger, several N.J. newspapers, to end print publication in 2025

The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.

Oct 30

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Part of Pa. Turnpike near Bensalem reopens after tractor-trailer crash

All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.

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NJ Transit Rail schedule changes now in effect

Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.

Nov 11

Fatal hit-and-run at City Avenue and Conshohocken Avenue

Woman in wheelchair dies after hit-and-run on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd

Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.

Nov 11

SEPTA workers to continue negotiations, won't go on strike for now

SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.

Nov 10

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SEPTA strike could hit Philadelphia students and families hard

A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.

Nov 7

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Embiid has debut spoiled as 76ers lose to Knicks in NBA Cup group play

Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena

Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.

7H ago

Moore admits Eagles were impacted by sunlight in win over Cowboys

Kellen Moore had experience with the sunlight at AT&T Stadium during his time with the Cowboys as a player and coordinator.

7H ago

Judge extends time to indict driver accused of killing Gaudreau brothers

Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.

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Michkov helps Flyers beat Sharks in shootout

Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Nov 11

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Mattel faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll box

Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.

Nov 11

Judith Jamison attends the Black Girls Rock! 2018 Red Carpet at NJPAC on August 26, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey.

Judith Jamison, dancer & Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.

Nov 9

Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.

Nov 8

Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.

Nov 4

Events in Philadelphia this weekend – André 3000, Iron Maiden, Eagles vs. Jags, more

Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.

Nov 1

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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease

Ukee Washington reports.

Dec 14, 2022
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Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence

Natasha Brown reports.

Oct 19, 2022
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Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma

Natasha Brown reports.

Oct 19, 2022
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Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens

Natasha Brown reports.

Oct 5, 2022
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Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey

Ukee Washington reports.

Sep 28, 2022
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp

Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.

Aug 2

"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls

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.

Jul 26

High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing

Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.

Jul 19

Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams

A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.

Jun 28

East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment

A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.

Jun 21

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Chilly fall temperatures in Philadelphia region this week, tracking our next chance for rain

The Philadelphia region can expect chilly fall temperatures most of the week. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.

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Fire at South Jersey apartment building sends 6 first responders to hospital, at least 26 displaced

Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.

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Tracking the tropical disturbance that delayed the departure of the SS United States from Philadelph

Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is in the NEXT Weather Sphere to show you the tropical disturbance that could become a hurricane, causing crews to delay moving the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.

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As dry conditions continue, New Jersey officials consider issuing a drought warning

New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.

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New candles capture scents of Philadelphia ; on sale at Philadelphia Visitor Centers

What do you think Philadelphia smells like? The Philadelphia Visitor Center thinks it's captured the scent of the city with a new line of six scented candles to represent different experiences across the city. There are smells of places like the Belmont Plateau, Art Museum steps and Sunday dinner in South Philly.

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