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.
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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.
Philadelphia is under an air quality alert, which means everyone should be limiting time spent outside. A doctor shares advice for staying safe and healthy at this time.
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
Philadelphia took the first Earth Day one step farther in 1970, expanding it to Earth Week. The celebration, fueled by energy and anger, included a huge concert at Fairmount Park. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the story.
New Jersey is prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants.
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
The light is also bad for our sleep and health. Environmental reporter David Schecter has the latest.
What the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on Sackett vs. EPA could have on the environment and on people who live nearby?
A $392.7 million settlement with a West Deptford chemical manufacturing company over PFAS contamination is said to be the first of its kind in New Jersey.
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency was in Allentown Tuesday to announce a $3 million investment from the federal government to fight pollution.
AQI is a standardized scale, issued by the EPA, that helps the public understand the health risks associated with various air quality levels and pollution.
The air quality in New York City on Wednesday morning is 14.5 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value.
Those with respiratory problems will be especially vulnerable and should limit outdoor activities, the DEP says.
One family had to give up their dreams of an organic farm in Maine after discovering the land they bought had been contaminated years earlier.
A proposed settlement agreement says Pennsylvania will be forced to minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay.
The air quality in the Philadelphia region is better than last year, according to a new State of the Air report released by the American Lung Association.
Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
The only local counties that did not get a failing grade are Lehigh, Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.
During the study, doctors in London tracked middle-aged and elderly patients for 7 years.
A senior environmental official in Pennsylvania said Tuesday that his state is "clearly behind" in reaching goals of cutting pollution that flows downstream into the Chesapeake Bay by 2025, weeks after heavy rains brought a stunning amount of debris into Maryland.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
Philadelphia ranks among country's 'most polluted' cities.
While many areas in the U.S. try to crack down on the littering aspect of not cleaning up after your dog, studies are also finding that dog poop is becoming a major environmental hazard too.
A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders.
Some pollution-sniffing dogs at the Jersey shore have shown they're No. 1 at sniffing out No. 2.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open after Prospect Medical Holdings warned the Delaware County health system could possibly shut down.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
The NFL's legal tampering period begins at noon Monday. Keep track of the Philadelphia Eagles' moves in free agency here.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Upper Moreland police are searching for at least two suspects who allegedly spray-painted swastikas and other vulgar words on an elementary school building and playground.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Lia Valencia Key is a jewelry designer from West Chester whose "Valencia Key" designs have been worn by Meghan Markle and featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
Hollywood hit South Jersey Monday afternoon as Steven Spielberg visited Tuckahoe to film scenes for a new project.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
New Jersey Transit and its rail engineers union say an agreement has been reached on a new labor contract, averting a possible strike.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Two 13-year-old students were arrested after they allegedly beat their classmate with a Stanley cup last month, according to police.
Robert Fry, an economist based in Delaware, said the United States could go into a recession if President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada continue.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The potential closures of Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital would mean thousands of people without jobs and communities without easy access to health care.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Due to the rising cost of eggs, some national restaurants are adding a surcharge on meals with eggs. Local bakers are also feeling the impact as eggs are one of their top three main ingredients.
Business owners in Kensington say the neighborhood is improving under Mayor Cherelle Parker, but more should be done.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
Three people died in a crash along Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.
Under a new plan, 3rd Street in Society Hill is set to have a bike lane, a driving lane and a lane for parking and loading.
With the REAL ID deadline approaching, transportation officials in Philadelphia are providing the information you need to know.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
The Eagles "enthusiastically accepted" an invitation to visit the White House following their Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs.
Josh Sweat is cashing in on his Super Bowl LIX performance by reuniting with Jonathan Gannon with the Arizona Cardinals.
Slay, 34, spent the previous five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could hit 70 degrees on Tuesday for the first time this year.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up to build a home gym for Tyler Lockett, a Pennsylvania teen who is training to return to soccer after a bout with leukemia.
U.S. stocks cratered Monday amid growing U.S. economic concerns and after President Trump declined to rule out a recession that investors worry could be triggered by his aggressive trade policies.
Three teens were killed in a crash on Route 55 in Glassboro, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon, officials say.
Pennsylvania state Sen. John Kane wants prosecutors to criminally charge Prospect Medical Holdings, the parent company of Crozer Health, amid a potential shutdown to the Delaware County health network.