NJ Supreme Court To Decide If Leaving Child In Car Is Bad Parenting Or Criminal
Is it child abuse if someone leaves a toddler in a car to run into a store? That's a question the New Jersey Supreme Court is going to take on.
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Is it child abuse if someone leaves a toddler in a car to run into a store? That's a question the New Jersey Supreme Court is going to take on.
For Assemblyman Paul Moriarty, putting video cameras in new police cars became personal two years ago.
Bet you didn't know this is New Jersey's 350th anniversary. Most people in the Garden State don't.
A group has returned lost Purple Heart medals belonging to three World War II veterans from New Jersey.
Dozens have gathered at the steps of the New Jersey Statehouse to show their support for legalizing marijuana.
There's a good deal of attention in New Jersey centered on a plan to tax electronic cigarettes in the same fashion as other tobacco products.
Experts say the upward trend in prices is normal for this time of year.
Opponents are showing up at his public and private events, hurling criticisms on a range of topics and questioning his knowledge of a plot orchestrated by his aides to tie up traffic near the world's busiest bridge.
New Jersey's largest newspaper says it now regrets endorsing Republican Gov. Chris Christie for re-election.
The frigid temperatures have made for some unique sights around the Delaware Valley. One of them is in Lower Bucks County, which has become quite an attraction thanks to stacking ice.
A community pulled together Sunday to rescue a dog that was stranded on the ice in the Delaware River.
A southern New Jersey man who pleaded guilty in a child pornography investigation that led to several other arrests is now headed to prison.
Protesters upset with how the state is distributing relief funding for Superstorm Sandy victims have taken their complaints to Trenton.
The mother of two children who were living periodically in a 5-by-10-foot unit at a New Jersey storage facility will not have to serve a prison sentence.
The former owner of a third-party insurance administration agency was convicted of theft and misapplication of entrusted property.
Officials say the river was 65-percent blocked by 1-2 foot chunks of ice on Wednesday, leading to a seven-foot rise in the river level.
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack and his brother are scheduled to go on trial in federal court on fraud, bribery and extortion conspiracy.
Federal prosecutors say a 68-year-old southern New Jersey man who sexually abused a toddler and streamed footage of the assault online has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Breon Powell offered nothing in the courtroom when the judge officially imposed the sentence in the murder of Danny DeGennaro (photo).
New Jersey's top court won't review a ruling that erased the guilty plea and 10-year prison sentence given to a Pennsylvania convict who took part in a bank robbery while he was supposed to be looking for a job.
A political battle is brewing between city leaders in Trenton over whether to hold a Thanksgiving parade, and if so, how to pay for it.
Authorities say a mother and her two children are dead following a car accident on Route 29 in Trenton, New Jersey Sunday afternoon.
Authorities say a southern NJ man arrested last year in a sweeping child pornography investigation has admitted to the crime.
A new report claims one-quarter of New Jerseyans are living in poverty.
A Trenton street gang member has admitted firing the fatal shots that killed a 13-year-old girl at a stop-the-violence block party in NJ four years ago.
Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a 9% property tax hike in a 2-1 vote, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters at the Capitol he's "expecting votes this morning, so stay tuned — we've got a plan."
Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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.
Brian Grubb, a pop culture and sports writer, joins Gallen of Questions to answer a very pressing question: If Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was a new superhero, what would his name be?
A Chester County teenager is once again helping his neighbors get into the holiday spirit with extreme decorations. We first met him a couple of months ago when he wowed all of us with his spooky Halloween decorations, but this time he's going all out for Christmas with a giving-back component. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey is in Coatesville with what you can expect this holiday season.
Here are the top headlines in the Philadelphia region for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
All season long you have been helping us make the holiday season brighter for families in our region through our Joy of Sharing toy drive! If you still want to participate in our annual Joy of Sharing campaign, Friday, Dec. 20 is the last day to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at CBS Philadelphia or any of our other drop off locations.
CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking rain, snow, and bitterly cold temperatures in the Philadelphia region as we head into the final weekend before Christmas.