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The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres. Evacuations were lifted for some 5,000 residents in Ocean and Lacey Townships on Wednesday.
New Jersey Transit is offering free rides for children on Thursday to celebrate "Take Your Kids to Work Day.” Officials say they are doing this to help young people explore careers and to highlight the benefits of using buses and trains to commute. Two children under 18 can ride free of charge with a fare-paying adult.
Evacuations have been lifted for some 5,000 residents in Ocean and Lacey Townships as the Jones Road Wildfire continues to spread.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Liberty Garage Door and Awning in Lacey Township was destroyed as the Jones Road Wildfire moved through Ocean County, New Jersey.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
The world of professional motorsports has become more inclusive in recent years. But women and girls still only represent about 10% of participation across all levels. One college student in South Jersey is working hard under the hood to change that. Ross DiMattei reports.
Firefighters in New Jersey are making progress battling a wildfire in Ocean County, and officials now say a major disaster has been averted.
While the world of professional motorsports has become more inclusive in recent years, women and girls still account for only about 10% of participation across all levels. One New Jersey college student is trying to change that.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, evacuation orders were lifted for people forced to leave in Ocean County. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei was in Stafford Township as some of those residents started to return to their homes.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
Under clearing skies and relaxing winds, temperatures will drop into the lower 50s to start things off Wednesday morning in Philadelphia.
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township, New Jersey, as a fast-spreading wildfire burns in Ocean County.
It's that time of year, bears emerge from their dens and they're on the move. Neighbors in Mercer County have been told to be on the lookout after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards. It happened on Arrowwood Drive in Hamilton Township. Ryan Hughes talked with neighbors who are now on high alert.
Police in Pine Hill, New Jersey, are asking for the public's help in locating a fugitive charged with sexually assaulting a child. Shane Hennesy, 22, of Newton Square, Pennsylvania, was charged in February with sexual assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He is alleged to have committed the offenses in Pine Hill between December 2024 and January 2025.
Kyle McCord starred at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, and now he's set be picked in the 2025 NFL draft over the weekend.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is getting ready to compete in the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia this week. Older competitors are helping their teammates prepare for the big stage.
The Garden State Parkway is now shut down in both directions in Barnegat Township, as this large wildfire continues to burn out of control in Ocean County, New Jersey. It has now grown to 1,200 acres. Fire crews continue to battle the blaze from the ground and from the air with helicopters. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for people living on Wells Mills Road from Bryant Road to the parkway.
Neighbors in Hamilton Township are on high alert after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards on Arrowwood Drive.
Scattered showers from overnight will clear out by Tuesday morning before sunrise. Conditions will teeter between partly cloudy and mostly sunny with some breezes.
A group of scientists at Aqua is using their senses of smell and taste to protect your family's drinking water. Reporter Brandon Goldner explains how they're finding the perfect-tasting water.
Shawnnika Brown is building up her community while inspiring athletes to make a run for their dreams.
Shawnnika Brown, the girls' track coach at Winslow Township, is building up her community and helping her athletes get ready for the Penn Relays.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Hurricane Erin continues its track away from the United States, and the weather conditions in the Philadelphia region will improve considerably on Friday.
The future of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City is up in the air after City Council voted against a plan to develop the area into a high-rise hotel resort.
What was once one of the city's most notorious drug corners is now being held up as a success story.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
Hurricane Erin continues its track away from the United States, and the weather conditions in the Philadelphia region will improve considerably on Friday.
The future of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City is up in the air after City Council voted against a plan to develop the area into a high-rise hotel resort.
Tensions were high Thursday morning in Trenton's Chambersburg neighborhood as ICE agents surrounded a home in an attempt to detain a man without showing a warrant.
What was once one of the city's most notorious drug corners is now being held up as a success story.
What was once one of the city's most notorious drug corners is now being held up as a success story.
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.
The curfew is already impacting some businesses in the city, and it could soon be expanded to other areas of Philadelphia.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
The Who concert tonight in Philadelphia, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," has been postponed.
The future of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City is up in the air after City Council voted against a plan to develop the area into a high-rise hotel resort.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
One person died in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Thursday night, New Jersey State Police said.
Tensions were high Thursday morning in Trenton's Chambersburg neighborhood as ICE agents surrounded a home in an attempt to detain a man without showing a warrant.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The city has announced a heap of road closures and parking restrictions for the Philly 10K that residents planning to leave their homes on Sunday will want to be aware of.
Temple Health will move labor and delivery services and other women's health care to a new hospital in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
One person died in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Thursday night, New Jersey State Police said.
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
Philadelphia is telling residents and commuters to figure out their travel plans now with SEPTA cuts coming soon.
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija said the county will be hit hard economically by the looming SEPTA cuts.
Cuts to SEPTA across the Philadelphia region are likely to make commutes slower and traffic worse.
The father of Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with attempted murder after reportedly stabbing another man in a parking lot.
Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle, a league source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Philadelphia-based distillery Stateside Brands.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Max Kepler and Bryson Stott combined for 14 hits and 10 RBIs in the Phillies' 11-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
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.
In a 6-1 vote on Thursday night, City Council voted against sending the plan to the Ocean City Planning Board for review. The proposal for the hotel was pitched by Icona Resorts.
Students and parents were relieved on Thursday after a report of an active shooter at Villanova University turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.
Friday will be sunny and warm in the Philadelphia area, but the Jersey Shore may still feel some lingering effects of Hurricane Erin. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Water filled the streets of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, Thursday night as Hurricane Erin brought rough waters and a very high tide to the shore.