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Battleship New Jersey heads back to Camden after months of maintenance
The Battleship New Jersey is back in Camden for a welcome home celebration.
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The Battleship New Jersey is back in Camden for a welcome home celebration.
Schools, police and other organizations provide opportunities for Camden families to pick up food and other necessities during the summer.
Schools, community organizations and even the police department are working to provide Camden kids with meals this summer.
Camden School District and Mighty Writers providing meals for students out of school.
New Jersey power broker George Norcross was hit with state racketeering charges on Monday along with five others. A Stockton University professor believes this is a reckoning on state political establishments.
Some Camden residents said Norcross has held on to power for too long in the Garden State.
In 2021, Mayor Victor Carstarphen dedicated $6 million to remove the 70,000 tons of non-hazardous contaminated material.
On Monday, AG Platkin alongside the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability unsealed a 13-count, 111-paged indictment charging Norcross with leading a criminal enterprise, along with five co-defendants in South Jersey and elsewhere.
Democratic power broker George Norcross and his allies have been charged in a years-long racketeering investigation, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced Monday in Trenton.
The city of Camden is making preparations to ensure residents are staying cool as the Delaware Valley gets ready for next week's impending heat wave.
The city of Camden is making preparations to ensure residents are staying cool as the Delaware Valley gets ready for next week's impending heat wave.
After nearly three months, the Battleship New Jersey is back on the water after leaving the Navy Yard Friday morning.
After nearly three months of work at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the Battleship New Jersey is back on the water again, and headed to Paulsboro, New Jersey prior to its June 20 return to Camden. Kim Hudson shows you the ship on the move.
Tickets for the 3-hour trip aboard the historic ship will run you $3,000.
The Battleship New Jersey has been at the Navy Yard in South Philly undergoing repairs since late March.
In a solemn tribute to the sacrifices made by American servicemen and women, Gold Star parents and veterans gathered at the historic Dempsey Daniel Butler Cemetery in Camden.
In a solemn tribute to the sacrifices made by American servicemen and women, Gold Star parents and veterans gathered at the historic Dempsey Daniel Butler Cemetery in Camden this Memorial Day. It was one of several events honoring fallen servicemembers around the region.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
An effort is underway in Camden, New Jersey, to make lead testing quick and easy for families. The program is already helping families whose children have been exposed to lead.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
Sophomore Cherron Reynolds is the first and only junior chef at Camden High School - he says his omelet is his specialty. The head of the school's nutrition program hopes he makes it to the Culinary Institute of America. Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
CBS News Philadelphia got a first-hand look at the important work being done while the Battleship New Jersey, America's most decorated battleship, is dry-docked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
A body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The Sixers on Friday celebrated Allen Iverson by unveiling a statue of his famous crossover outside their practice facility in Camden, New Jersey.
Neighbors said 27th Street had been riddled with potholes for decades, but now, the ride along this popular roadway in Camden is smooth as can be. The 10 million dollar reconstruction project of 27th Street between Marlton Avenue and Federal Street is now complete. The mayor and other leaders gathered on the newly paved street today to celebrate.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Get ready for a brighter, calmer end to the weather week in the Philadelphia region, with humidity dropping to pleasant levels.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
There was a sell-out crowd of about 44,000 at the Citizens Park Bank on Friday as Philly fans watched one of our teams try to hold it down without an injured star. From Joel Embiid to Jalen Hurts, we've seen this movie before.
Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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Bam Margera will spend six months on probation after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct Wednesday over an altercation at his home in Chester County.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Because of the heat and storms, we have issued a NEXT Weather Alert tonight through Sunday night to help you prepare and plan. Saturday will be a seasonable summer day with highs in the upper 80s and a noticeable increase in humidity. Tammie Souza reports.
Leaders say there won't be any negative impacts on Pennsylvanians if a budget agreement is not reached. But there is no timetable.
The Avenue of the Arts block party included three stages of entertainment and things to do both outdoors and indoors!
The Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest in the United States, is back to normal hours on its anniversary weekend after closing early due to a water main break. Plus a vigil will be held for Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp in South Jersey. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines plus more on the NEXT Weather Alert in effect for the Philadelphia area from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
Welcome to the weekend! Hope you had a chance to get outside Friday because weather conditions will begin to dramatically shift Saturday. Tammie Souza reports and explains why Sunday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day around the Philadelphia region.