Sen. Menendez Blames Trenton For Slow Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) was complimentary of HUD's role but suggested there has been a lot of bureaucratic footdragging at the state level.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) was complimentary of HUD's role but suggested there has been a lot of bureaucratic footdragging at the state level.
The Rutgers-Eagleton poll had shown Christie's job performance on Sandy recovery at 80-percent when he was re-elected four months ago. Not anymore, according to poll director David Redlawsk.
Chris discusses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's problems with Hurricane Sandy relief, a bill in Arizona opposed by gay groups and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius backtracking on their enrollment goals for healthcare.gov. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
When Michael and Yvette Atkinson look around their home in Atlantic City, there are problems just about everywhere.
Firefighter Mike Lange has binders of paperwork meticulously tracking his efforts to get Sandy relief funds to lift his house in Brigantine above new flood standards. What he doesn't have is the money.
Chris continues to analyze the media coverage of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and talks to comedian and talk show host Dennis Miller.
Chris reviews yesterday's NFL Conference Championship games, Pennsylvania's voter ID law being struck down, and Vladimir Putin's attempt to welcome gay athletes to the Olympics. He also talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Gov. Chris Christie, eager to get on with business amid a scandal over traffic jams that appear to have been manufactured by his aides, is meeting with homeowners affected by Superstorm Sandy even as the Legislature prepares to issue new subpoenas as part of its investigation.
Chris continues his coverage of the scandals following New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as well as a court ruling allowing a girl to join the boys wrestling team and the saga of the "Swiss Cheese Pervert" in Mayfair. He talks to Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine and Gayle Trotter from the Independent Women's Forum.
As the calendar gets ready to turn to 2014, New Jersey continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy.
The Fair Share Housing Center contends that blacks and Latinos have been turned down for housing aid at rates far higher than whites.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) appeared to call out New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for using federal funds for Hurricane Sandy relief on Wednesday.
The money was raised by an online auction of the baseball Hall of Famer's 1960 contract with the New York Yankees.
New Jersey officials say they have distributed just over one-third of the federal aid allocated for housing help after Superstorm Sandy.
Chris discusses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's standing in the Republican Party going forward and President Obama's apology for people losing their healthcare plans. He also talks to Carrie Lukas from My Cancellation, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece, and author Nick Bilton.
Some scoff at global warming, but Margate mayor Mike Becker is heeding the warnings.
Chris details the latest on the signup problems at healthcare.gov, criticisms being leveled at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and the case of cat hoarding at Grace Kelly's former house. He talks to John Hayward from Red State, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
One year after Hurricane Sandy, the annual arts and crafts festival, plus the brilliant fall weather, is luring many of the regulars back to Cape May.
State officials say settlements have been reached with nine New Jersey businesses accused of price gouging following Superstorm Sandy.
Many in Sandy-ravaged sections of New Jersey are complaining, one year after the superstorm, that they're still waiting on promised state and federal help.
One year after the destructive Hurricane Sandy, families are still rebuilding their homes and their lives.
Chris examines the loss healthcare plans under Obamacare, Chris Christie's appearance on CBS This Morning, and the damage done to the Philadelphia region by calling it the "Delaware Valley."
The poll, which surveyed residents displaced by the storm for at least one month, reveals that few of those families feel they're close to a full recovery and most of them feel the state's rebuilding efforts have overlooked them.
Chris reviews Saturday Night Lives parody of the healthcare.gov rollout, the Eagles loss to the Giants, and the divergent re-election prospects for Chris Christie and Tom Corbett. He also talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of the carnage wrought by Hurricane Sandy. Towns along the Jersey shore continue to cope, including Long Beach Island, one of the harder hit areas.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
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.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
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.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
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.
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.
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 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.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
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.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
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.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
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.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Former Drexel president John Fry introduced himself to the Temple University community in a video released by the university. Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Fall Festival is underway after a torch run on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
After the driest month EVER recorded in Philadelphia history, the streak continues. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The Supreme Court rejects emergency appeal from republicans that could have led to thousands of Pennsylvania provisional ballots uncounted.
Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot was extended in Bucks County following a court ruling. Some people practically waited all day to get one. Kerri Corrado reports.
Temple University has a new president. John Fry introduced himself to the Owls community in a video on social media. Before going to Temple, Fry was the president at Drexel University. He says his top priorities are campus and neighborhood safety and diversifying enrollment.