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Atlantic City's discarded oyster shells are helping the New Jersey oyster population
The Shell Recycling Program works by collecting used oyster shells from restaurants and casinos in Atlantic City and putting them back into the Mullica River.
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The Shell Recycling Program works by collecting used oyster shells from restaurants and casinos in Atlantic City and putting them back into the Mullica River.
New Jersey plans to expand its oyster shell recycling program thanks to money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Recycling the shells helps oysters thrive in the Mullica River.
Goodwill of Delaware unveiled a new pulverizer machine that will help turn glass back into sand, which is in short supply and high demand.
Good Buy Supply, the sustainable general store in East Passyunk, Philadelphia, called for a pause in eclipse glasses donations Tuesday after receiving more than 3,500 pairs.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
The initiative challenged students to collect 10,000 plastic bottles, but the kids at Blankenburg Elementary School went above and beyond that goal.
Students at Blankenburg Elementary School in West Philadelphia collected 43,103 plastic bottles as part of a school-wide initiative to promote recycling and foster community spirit.
The holidays are over and it's time to get rid of the Christmas tree. Here's where you can recycle your tree in Philadelphia.
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
The material is about 85% lighter than glass and will be laid down in the gap where I-95 collapsed to create a temporary roadway.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
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.
Jessica Kartalija reports.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is here, with new faces, new coaches, and a fresh slate after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. Here's what Birds fans need to know.
The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase Monday afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats across the country who could join Vice President Kamala Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among some officials CBS News suggested could join the Democratic party's presidential ticket ahead of the general election on Nov. 5.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is here, with new faces, new coaches, and a fresh slate after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. Here's what Birds fans need to know.
Three people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase Monday afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats across the country who could join Vice President Kamala Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.
Pennsylvania leaders and officials are reacting to the president's decision to leave the 2024 race.
It's the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter? It's a tough question to answer.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
Three people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Dozens of boats and houses were honored for their festive decorations at Night in Venice. See the full list of winners.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A group of Boy Scouts from Camden County is on the way home Saturday after being stranded in Saint Croix because their flight to Philadelphia got canceled due to the global tech outage.
Problems continue at airports, including Philadelphia International Airport, after the cybersecurity failure that has grounded thousands of flights and paralyzed operations worldwide.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is here, with new faces, new coaches, and a fresh slate after a disastrous end to the 2023 season. Here's what Birds fans need to know.
Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Nick Castellanos did it again. The Phillies outfielder has uncanny timing and smacked a home run hours after President Biden announced he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.
A 2015 Penn State graduate spent nearly 100 hours creating the LEGO replica of the home of the Nittany Lions.
Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast for the Philadelphia region as we begin an unsettled stretch of weather.
President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden supporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, were shocked by the news. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats who could join Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.
Nine people were shot, including three fatally, at a shooting in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia early Sunday morning, police said.
Hundreds of cyclists rode from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Atlantic City Sunday morning. The ride raises money for a foundation that supports the families of fallen and critically injured first responders.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the latest research about the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter?