Officials Investigate Green Oily Substance In The Schuylkill River
On Thursday night, Philadelphia Fire Department officials responded to the Schuylkill River for a hazardous material situation.
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On Thursday night, Philadelphia Fire Department officials responded to the Schuylkill River for a hazardous material situation.
Authorities are investigating an oil spill in the Schuylkill River.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday along Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park.
Rowers, like those here the University Barge Club, are used to being out on the Schuylkill in the frigid cold. So this balmy winter for Maria means.
The 45th annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta continued Sunday -- and for the second day, the Schuylkill River came alive.
Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River is in an interesting position. Part of the river that a lot of crew teams use is in the papal security zone and part is not.
The 3rd annual Invisible River Festival took place along the Kelly Drive Saturday.
If you're looking for a way to cool off, swimming in the Schuylkill River or other bodies of water in the area should not be an option.
All of the rowers have overcome tremendous challenges to compete, including Maddie Jones of Villanova, who has cerebral palsy.
Marine units removed the car from the river, but found no one inside the vehicle.
Runners will be limbering up this morning getting ready for the annual Stroehmann "Back on my Feet in24" race challenge to combat homelessness.
The storms left choppy waters along the Schuylkill River forcing the city of Philadelphia to declare the water unsafe.
It was June of 1974 when the ceremonial shovels churned the ground at what would become the Limerick nuclear power plant.
The new rules, announced last week by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, call for more protections of the nation's waterways, including headwaters that feed into larger rivers such as the Schuykill and Delaware.
Training this week has emergency crews doing a "what-if" for potential disasters along suburban rail lines.
The girls lightweight four from Sidwell Friends in Washington has been working all year with one goal.
The Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia is drawing hundreds of high school rowers to the largest high school rowing regatta in the world.
Just a week after Dad Vail, it's time for another day of rowing in Philadelphia.
The day started with a low cloud ceiling, but that did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the crew team members from more than 120 schools across the country and Canada.
The oars are in the water and the energy is in the air along the Schuylkill River.
Police say the discovery was made at about 6:30 p.m. Monday at the 6000 block of Passyunk Avenue.
Philadelphia Police confirm a body pulled from the Schuylkill River in East Falls last Friday has been identified as 69-year-old Vito Maglio.
Police are investigating after they say a body was discovered in the Schuylkill River.
The Schuylkill River is frozen over, which rowers at Boathouse Row will tell you is getting old.
Three city-owned bridges, which cross the Schuykill River, are on schedule to be inspected this week as part of routine maintenance.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies added three right-handed pitchers to the team's 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Two teacher aides were stabbed at Castor Gardens Middle School in Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
A clerical error has turned a Philadelphia woman into the living dead, but the seemingly simple mistake happens more than you think.
The New Jersey Department of Health says it found multiple violations at Medford Care Center. The owner disputes those allegations.
Denise Hall, 65, of Gloucester Township, will run her 100th half marathon this Saturday as part of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is 75% contained.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club is 75% contained as of Tuesday evening.
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.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
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.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
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.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies added three right-handed pitchers to the team's 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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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.
Even if you aren't running or watching this weekend, the races could still impact you. A lot of roads will be shut down including the Ben Franklin Parkway. The 676 off-ramp at 22nd Street will be closed Saturday and Sunday. There will also be closures near the Schuylkill eastbound at Spring Garden Street and the Schuylkill westbound at Girard Avenue.
Bill Kelly says later this week the Philadelphia region will be in a NEXT Weather Alert for heavy rain and some snow likely in the Poconos.
A gunman shot a 68-year-old man in the stomach on a Broad Street subway platform in Center City. It happened at the Lombard Street stop just before noon on Tuesday. The victim is in critical condition. Police said they arrested the alleged shooter and recovered a gun. Authorities said the two men were arguing before the shooting.
A runner from South Jersey is preparing to run the half marathon in Philadelphia this weekend. It will be her 100th 13.1-mile race.
On Tuesday, people who support and oppose the Sixers' proposal testified, including development and business leaders.