Philadelphia Marks 'Recycling Day' With Thanks, and Reminders
Streets commissioner David Perri says 2013 was a record-setting year for our city, which was among the first to institute a recycling program.
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Streets commissioner David Perri says 2013 was a record-setting year for our city, which was among the first to institute a recycling program.
On Nov. 9, a Winslow Township resident reportedly found the raccoon in their front yard and notified animal control officers, who removed it.
Dilworth Park, which recently replaced the old Dilworth Plaza on the west apron of Philadelphia City Hall, is more user-friendly than its predecessor.
Voters in this South Jersey town this week approved a move for the municipality to oppose a plan by the State of New Jersey to install protective dunes on the beaches.
After donating $25 million of his own money to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is inviting members of the social network to join the battle.
Interstellar is a primal science fiction extravaganza, a time-bending adventure full of both grandeur and suspense, set in the near future
One of its first tasks will be to increase the profile of women in the cycling race held here in early June of each year.
From Monday, Nov. 10 through Friday, Dec. 19, the Streets Department will be offering leaf recycling to help residents dispose of foliage, but officials say there are some changes to note.
Temple University, for example, has issued a directive to students, faculty, and staff that indefinitely bans school-sponsored travel to three West African nations.
The $4.1-million project is designed to extend the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, in Lower Merion, to the Schuylkill River Trail network in Philadelphia, via the Manayunk Bridge.
More than ten years and $27 million later, one of Bucks County's largest-ever flood mitigation projects has come to end with a ceremony along the Neshaminy Creek.
Plants have feelings, too. Sort of.
The Traffic Signal Improvement Project will be conducted in the northeast quadrant of center city, which runs from Callowhill Street south to Market, and from Broad Street east to Second.
Kaci Hickox was allowed to return to her home in Maine today after being forced into quarantine in New Jersey after landing at Newark International Airport.
Both incumbent congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and challenger Kevin Strouse believe significant resources should be sent to West Africa to help battle Ebola, but they differ on what we should be doing here at home.
More than 200 people showed up at Camden County College, where doctors from Cooper University Hospital dispensed the latest information -- which keeps changing.
"It was my decision not to get him vaccinated, and as a mom I will always live with that," said Diane McGowan (in yellow), whose son Martin died after contracting influenza.
"Neighbors have had bed bugs, and it's creeping into their properties," Squilla says, describing anecdotal evidence from constituents.
"Not only are they trained and are they well-prepared, every single health care institution represented in the room said that they can handle a patient who has this disease," noted US representative Chaka Fattah.
Temple University says its preparedness efforts began over the summer, before the start of the semester, when students coming from the Ebola-affected countries were contacted.
After Superstorm Sandy nearly wiped his town off the map, Mantoloking Councilman Steve Gillingham heard the voices calling for a retreat from vulnerable locations along the coast.
"Children sometimes recall facts, sometimes not; but they will always recall an experience," noted Philadelphia schools superintendent Williams Hite.
If you saw people in hazmat suits in Plymouth Township last night, don't worry: it was only a drill.
The ASPCA's annual "Mega Match-a-thon" is underway all weekend at the Pennsylvania SPCA, on East Erie Avenue in Kensington.
But at the same time, Nutter cautioned residents about becoming alarmed.
Daniel Tranchina and his family woke up to chaos outside his Ridley Township home two different times early Sunday morning.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
At least five more women have accused Andrew Gallo of drugging and raping them after meeting him on a dating website.
Philadelphia police sources say the woman who was found dead at the home on the 4100 block of Parrish Street was 51 years old.
Thorndale line train service is suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Philadelphia police sources say the woman who was found dead at the home on the 4100 block of Parrish Street was 51 years old.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
A water main break left some residents without water and others displaced Sunday in Northern Liberties.
At least five more women have accused Andrew Gallo of drugging and raping them after meeting him on a dating website.
Thorndale line train service is suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
At least five more women have accused Andrew Gallo of drugging and raping them after meeting him on a dating website.
Thorndale line train service is suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Six high school students in Philadelphia were arrested for a series of unprovoked assaults in Center City last week.
A man was sentenced to 4-8 years for VUFA 6105 after he threatened an elderly man over a parking space in Philadelphia.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
Thorndale line train service is suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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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.
Since 2014, there have been a total of 32 crashes at the intersection of Morton and Swarthmore avenues in Ridley Township, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Monday at Philadelphia International Airport is projected to be one of the slowest days of the holiday travel week, but that’ll change in just a few hours.
Police have an arrest warrant for a man believed to be armed at a home on Nottingham Road, near Northampton Road.
SEPTA service is suspended on the Paoli-Thorndale and Cynwyd lines because of downed wires near the tracks. Crews are making repairs.
Right now, the Philadelphia Police Department is characterizing the incident as a death investigation. It's unclear how the woman died — if it was an attack — or if her death was caused by something else.