Wildfire burning in Ocean County, New Jersey, forces families to evacuate homes
Several buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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Several buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said residents in Ocean and Burlington counties are being impacted by smoke from the wildfire burning within Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, a military base in Burlington County, is roughly an hour away from Philadelphia.
A wildfire is burning in South Jersey on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Smoke was rising over the Pine Barrens in Manchester Township, Ocean County. New Jersey is under what's considered a very high risk for wildfires. There have been no evacuations so far.
According to the Chaperone Policy, children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old to be allowed entry and to be able to stay inside the park.
New Jersey State Police said 18-year-old Zeina Mahafzah died after she was hit by a boat propeller near Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island.
Thousands of people gathered Thursday for the seasonal grand opening of Spirit Halloween's flagship store in Egg Harbor Township — including one man from Los Angeles.
Mounds of dead fish are piled up along a lagoon in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, keeping neighbors inside as they try to deal with the pungent and rotten smell in the air.
Mounds of dead fish are piled up along a lagoon in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, keeping neighbors inside as they try to deal with the pungent and rotten smell in the air.
That's not a massive pile of sand you see but rather a massive amount of dead fish piled up in a lagoon in the Osborn Island neighborhood. Neighbors described the sight and smell as "absolutely disgusting."
A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday.
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Naomi Elkins, 27, appeared in court Wednesday to face murder charges. She said a few words as her attorney listened, and answered "yeah" when the judge asked if she understood the charges against her.
Beachgoers were saddened Thursday morning when the body of a 30-foot humpback whale washed ashore. It was found on Long Beach Island in Ocean County.
Beachgoers were saddened Thursday morning when the body of a 30-foot humpback whale washed ashore. It was found on Long Beach Island in Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports the process to determine what happened to this whale.
Investigators said at least one thief broke into Venzio Jewelers by first cutting a hole in the wall of an adjacent empty storefront.
It's less than a month until spring fire season officially begins, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is preparing for what may come.
Last year, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it dealt with an "abnormally active fire year."
Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted to social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School.
A suspicious item was secured by the New Jersey State Bomb Disposal Unit in Lakewood Township, Ocean County early Sunday morning.
The boat ran aground near Manasquan Inlet in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
The crash in Barnegat Township, Ocean County is under investigation.
Five people were taken to the hospital after a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Barnegat Township on Tuesday, Ocean County Dispatch said.
A man was badly burned after an explosion in a home in Ocean County, New Jersey early Tuesday morning.
Sunday will have a mix of sun and clouds, with breezy and cooler temperatures.
An investigation is underway after an ATM inside a Chinese restaurant in Strawberry Mansion exploded early Saturday morning.
Bucks County detectives are investigating after a person was injured in a shooting involving an officer Saturday afternoon in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania.
The festival, a three-day celebration of music, art and community, is highlighting Germantown's rich jazz legacy — and its future.
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Sunday will have a mix of sun and clouds, with breezy and cooler temperatures.
An investigation is underway after an ATM inside a Chinese restaurant in Strawberry Mansion exploded early Saturday morning.
Bucks County detectives are investigating after a person was injured in a shooting involving an officer Saturday afternoon in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania.
The festival, a three-day celebration of music, art and community, is highlighting Germantown's rich jazz legacy — and its future.
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Sunday will have a mix of sun and clouds, with breezy and cooler temperatures.
An investigation is underway after an ATM inside a Chinese restaurant in Strawberry Mansion exploded early Saturday morning.
Bucks County detectives are investigating after a person was injured in a shooting involving an officer Saturday afternoon in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania.
The festival, a three-day celebration of music, art and community, is highlighting Germantown's rich jazz legacy — and its future.
As rain poured down at the 129th Penn Relays on Saturday, hundreds of fans cheered at Franklin Field.
Sunday will have a mix of sun and clouds, with breezy and cooler temperatures.
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Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
Sunday will have a mix of sun and clouds, with breezy and cooler temperatures.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
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I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
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The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
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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.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
After shower—much need rain- and a few storms (including some severe weather in Ocean County, NJ), we’re clearing things out overnight. Andrew Kozak has the forecast for the week ahead.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows an ATM explosion inside a Chinese restaurant, in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.
Bucks County detectives are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, according to the Bucks County DA's office.
An investigation is underway after an ATM inside a Chinese restaurant, in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, exploded early Saturday morning. Ryan Hughes reports.
The festival, a three-day celebration of music, art and community, is highlighting Germantown's rich jazz legacy — and its future. Eva Andersen reports.