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Trenton residents rely on shade, cool treats and air conditioning to get through heat wave
Residents in Trenton, New Jersey, were spending time in the shade and in a community center in attempts to beat the heat Tuesday.
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Residents in Trenton, New Jersey, were spending time in the shade and in a community center in attempts to beat the heat Tuesday.
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.
Thousands of people are victims of stolen SNAP benefits in New Jersey every month, officials said.
A Trenton, New Jersey, mother spoke to CBS News Philadelphia about what happened when her SNAP benefits were stolen and used at a store in Illinois.
The positive billboard campaign started in 2014 with the idea of replacing alcohol and cigarette ads in Trenton with images that promote positive achievements.
The positive billboard campaign started in 2014 with the idea of replacing alcohol and cigarette ads in Trenton with images that promote positive achievements.
Trenton has launched a new campaign to get more kids tested for lead poisoning after hundreds of students may have been exposed at a local school.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora is concerned about the kids in his city after high levels of lead were found near a school and playground. The city is launching an effort to get children tested.
The firehouse is out of commission for the moment because its fire truck is stuck inside after the accident.
Amtrak said tracks were beginning to open east of Philadelphia by 11:20 a.m. but "congestion" is likely to linger due to the ongoing investigation.
Video released by New Jersey Transit police shows officers rescuing a 3-year-old who was choking on a bus in Trenton, New Jersey.
An American Airlines flight suddenly deplaned at Philadelphia International Airport, Trenton, New Jersey's mayor announces the closure of the Starbucks on Warren Street and the last day of the Penn Relays is here. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Andrew Kozak.
The Bucks County District Attorney plans to seek the death penalty for Andre Gordon Jr., the man accused of killing three family members and carjacking multiple people.
A youth wrestling coach and former state champion who made headlines for becoming the NCAA's first openly gay college wrestler was sentenced to more than 7 years in a case involving images of children.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says Starbucks will reconsider closing its only location in downtown
Philadelphia rapper shot and killed, C.J. Rice exonerated, new details about triple shooting in Bucks County and more Philadelphia-area news headlines.
Andre Gordon Jr. is currently awaiting extradition in New Jersey after he was charged with killing three family members and stealing two cars over the weekend.
Andre Gordon Jr., 26, will be charged with three counts of first-degree murder and more, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
Andre Gordon Jr., 26, faces numerous charges in New Jersey and Pennsylvania a day after allegedly killing three family members and stealing vehicles in Bucks County and Trenton.
Investigators believed 26-year-old Andre Gordon Jr. carjacked two people on Saturday, including a woman in Trenton. It was a terrifying experience for Sonya Hansen.
Police sources described the shootings as domestic-related incidents. Falls Township police said the shootings happened at two separate locations in Levittown, on Edgewood Lane and Viewpoint Lane. SWAT teams were surrounding a home where 26-year-old Andre Gordon was believed to be hiding. It was not clear how many hostages were in the home.
A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody.
Advocacy groups worry a bill to reform the Open Public Records Act will limit access to information and is being fast-tracked through the New Jersey legislature.
Mayor Reed Gusciora said he wrote a letter to Starbucks asking the company to keep its Trenton location open.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora is urging Starbucks to keep its location open in his city. Residents say the shop is an important community hub.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
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.
Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
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.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
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.
Because of the extreme heat and chance for more severe weather, the CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
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.
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.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
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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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware and Trenton, New Jersey. Sunday afternoon and evening, scattered showers and strong to severe storms will once again develop across the Delaware Valley.
President Joe Biden attended a fundraiser in New Jersey over the weekend, Pennsylvania lawmakers are running out of time to pass a state budget before the start of the new fiscal year, and Sunday is declared a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to extreme heat and potentially severe storms.
Philadelphia International Airport and AAA are projecting the Fourth of July holiday week could see a record number of travelers. According to PHL, nearly 700,000 people pass through the airport between July 1-7, 26% more than 2023 and 8% more than the record-breaking holiday week in 2019. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Anderson has more from the airport.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy everyday life and the heat of the moment, but dogs have a way of trying to tell humans to slow down. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares more on how to identify and understand the calming signals coming from your dog.
Feels-like temps will climb to between 100-103 degrees Sunday, with a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Potentially severe storms fire up in the afternoon, with the greatest risks being heavy rain, strong winds and hail. Though the risk is low, there's also potential for a tornado to develop. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast.