Communities Across Philadelphia Region To Plant Trees, Highlight Importance Of Preserving Planet On Earth Day

By Alicia Roberts and Chase Morrison, CBS Philadelphia

April 21, 2024 / 11:37 PM EDT

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (CBS) -- With Earth Day on Monday, communities across the Philadelphia region are taking time to help pay it forward for the planet.

Mayor and lifelong Pennsauken, New Jersey, resident Marco DiBattista says protecting the only place he's ever called home is especially important on Earth Day.

"It represents what this town is about — giving back," DiBattista said.

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