Chester residents, officials want a crackdown on illegal dumping on city streets
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
CBS News Philadelphia went back to a South Philly neighborhood where residents are battling a rat infestation problem, something neighbors said continues to be an issue.
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia say a rat infestation is damaging their neighborhood — and their cars.
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia said they see rats running through the streets, and several said the critters have been getting into their cars, sometimes causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Since retiring, Jim Alturo has picked up more than 24,000 cigarette butts in New Jersey.
A lot can happen in a year. This time last year there were mounds of garbage on the sidewalk in North Philadelphia near Temple University.
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.
People who live within the boundaries of Vine to Bainbridge Streets, from the Delaware to Schuylkill Rivers, will take part.
Crews are working to get back on track.
The Streets Department is telling residents they should put out their trash and recycling one day later than normal this week.
The City of Philadelphia has reversed course and now says regular trash and recycling collection will take place today.
One man's trash can be another man's treasure, especially if that "other man" is a thief searching for clues about whether your house should be their next hit.
Any resident who normally has Monday collection is being asked to hold on to their trash for another week.
Mayor Michael Nutter has declared a snow emergency for Philadelphia (effective at 10 p.m.) as Streets Department crews are once again dispatched with plows.
Despite the fact that this is a holiday, the city of Philadelphia will have trash and recycling collection today -- a change made in light of last week's nor'easter.
Sanitation crews in Montgomery County continued to work overtime on Monday in an effort to keep up with the collection of trash and limb and leaf collection.
Mayor Nutter has nixed a bill that would have given tax rebates to condo residents because they don't use city tax collection.
A state legislative committee is deciding whether to recommend mandatory trash collection on a statewide basis in Pennsylvania. The broader problem is how to stop illegal trash dumping.
Greenlee says the inspectors should try to make sure the trash actually belongs to the homeowner who is being ticketed.
Having already struck a deal to combine their trash collection, three towns in South Jersey, along with a fourth, turn their sights on trash disposal.
Mayor Nutter made the rounds and lent a helping hand in several neighborhoods as Philadelphia spent Monday digging out. He also made it a point to remind residents of the city's new shoveling law.
In an effort to keep roads safe for commuters, trash collection on Monday will be suspended while sanitation vehicles help with snow-plowing duties, Mayor Nutter announced Sunday.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw are running for the seat vacated by convicted Sen. Bob Menendez.
Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes on Saturday night.
A 101-year-old Philadelphia woman is showing what it means to make history by voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Republican Tim DeFoor is taking on Philadelphia state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta in Pennsylvania's auditor general race.
A 41-year-old man on a motor scooter is dead after hitting a traffic sign, a parked car, and a school bus in Olney Tuesday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Many eyes will be on Pennsylvania this Election Day.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw are running for the seat vacated by convicted Sen. Bob Menendez.
Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes on Saturday night.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
A 101-year-old Philadelphia woman is showing what it means to make history by voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.
A 101-year-old Philadelphia woman is showing what it means to make history by voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to police, Jihad Henderson turned himself into Springfield Township police on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
The final vote tally might not be available on Election Day in Pennsylvania. A rule about mail-in ballots explains why.
Democrat Eugene DePasquale, Republican Dave Sunday and several others are running in the race to become Pennsylvania Attorney General in the 2024 election.
Sen. Bob Casey is vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw are running for the seat vacated by convicted Sen. Bob Menendez.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling another multi-acre wildfire, this one in Waterford Township.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
A man died after he was shot by police during an alleged attempted burglary early Sunday morning in Haddon Township, the New Jersey attorney general's office said.
Dozens attended a vigil in Willingboro on Saturday in honor of Catherine and Marisol Nunez who were killed in a home invasion in Burlington County.
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and state Rep. Mike Ramone are running to become the next governor of Delaware.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes on Saturday night.
Paul George called his performance "rusty" after he made his Sixers debut Monday after missing five games with a knee injury.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
The Phillies acquired two pitchers in a series of roster moves Monday, shortly after MLB teams could start signing free agents.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown left Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a knee injury.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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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.
U.S. intelligence officials warn that foreign interference efforts related to the U.S. election will continue in the days to come. Officials and researchers say Russia is behind some fabricated videos designed to undermine confidence in election integrity.
CBS News Philadelphia spoke with voters at a West Chester polling place who are casting their vote to ensure their voices are heard.
A 101-year-old Philadelphia woman is showing what it means to make history by voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Officials say allegations by commentator James O’Keefe that noncitizens are being encouraged to vote in Philadelphia are false. O’Keefe posted a video falsely claiming an election clerk and a local nonprofit advised voting with an ITIN number, regardless of citizenship.
A man riding a scooter is dead after losing control and crashing into a school bus in Philadelphia's Olney section Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over North 2nd Street and West Nedro Avenue where police crime tape blocked off the entire intersection. Police say a 41-year-old man was riding the scooter on the sidewalk when he crashed into a traffic light and then hit a parked car and the school bus which was stopped at the time.