Matt Simansky

By Rick Williams and Matt Simansky Unemployment has been dropping over the past decade, from over 8 and 9 percent at the start of 2010, down to 3.9% percent in Pennsylvania in July, just above its record low. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The state of our job market is strong. It's 3.3% percent in Delaware. And the jobless rate is at the lowest level in New Jersey's history - 3.3% - as of the latest report released in August.

By Maggie Kent and Matt Simansky Deserved or not, it's a nickname that makes no one proud. Filthadelphia. And in 2019, Philadelphia is now making a concerted effort to combat the city's notorious litter problem and its dirty reputation. "We need to try our best to shake that image," said Carlton Williams, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Streets Department. "It stings.

Over the years, several other highways were proposed, only to be cast aside as too expensive, too challenging, or too disruptive to neighborhoods. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- To solve traffic bottlenecks, one needs to expand capacity. That has not been easy. Some proposals were pursued for decades, but died in the face of opposition by civic groups.