Breaking barriers: Mabel Staton's legacy as trailblazer in track and field
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
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At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
We just learned the fire that tore through the Burleigh Storage facility in Cape May Court House yesterday was a case of arson, according to Middle Township police. Investigators say the fire spread after Salvatore Gellura of Green Creek lit cardboard in a container inside his storage unit to keep warm. One person was taken to the hospital in that fire to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Smoke poured from this home on Marion Street in Elk Township near Glassboro around 8 Thursday morning. You can see the smoke flowing from every window. Officials said they are in the initial stage of the investigation into what caused the fire. No word yet on any injuries.
An airshow is coming to Wildwood, New Jersey, in 2025, according to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority.
Business leaders in Wildwood, New Jersey, are excited for the community's first airshow, slated for September.
On Super Bowl Sunday — and Barkley's 28th birthday — Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, welcomed a blue penguin chick it named "Saquon" to its growing colony.
A man was charged with arson after a storage facility caught fire in Cape May Court House, New Jersey that damaged many units.
Washington Township officer Kevin Doherty saw a woman riding on the flat on her way home from visiting someone in the hospital so he helped her. The woman then had a sweet surprise for him and his department.
A woman from Washington Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey surprised her local police department with baked goods after an officer helped her with a flat tire.
Smoke could be seen billowing from a home on the 500 block of Marion Street in Elk Township, near Glassboro, on Thursday.
The fire broke out Wednesday morning inside one home before spreading to a second home in the Homestead at Mansfield community.
Thursday will be a breezy and very cold day in the Philadelphia region after a major winter storm moved south of our area and dumped up to a foot of snow in Virginia.
Video shared on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from a building on Shunpike Road in Middle Township.
Alisha Cottman died after being hit by a car on Tuesday on Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township, police said.
Many residents' valuables have been destroyed in this inferno down the shore inside this storage facility in Cape May County. Ryan Hughes reports near the scene in Cape May Courthouse where an investigation is now underway.
Police in Gloucester Township, New Jersey say new legislation would help officers control large gatherings like flash mobs that have popped up in the township. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Crews cleaned up debris after trees toppled over and winds knocked down power lines on Sunday across the Philadelphia region.
Cleanup continued in Robbinsville Township as public works crews cleared debris after many trees toppled over when powerful winds blew through the area Sunday.
Thousands are still without power in South Jersey after plenty of power poles snapped due to the high winds.
Health officials say this is the worst flu season in 15 years. New Jersey has been hard hit since the new year started with about 20 flu deaths a week.
New Jersey is now among the states with the highest number of flu cases in the United States. Officials said hospitalizations and deaths are also up.
Residents and crews are still cleaning up after strong winds caused damage to homes and cars and disrupted traffic in South Jersey.
Crews and residents are cleaning up in Camden County, New Jersey, and around the region after strong winds knocked down trees and power lines, damaging homes and cars and disrupting traffic.
The windy conditions in the Philadelphia region on Sunday night knocked down wires and left thousands without power.
New Jersey American Water said an active winter weather season has led to an increased use of salt and brine on roads, which washes into drainage systems.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
An early taste of fall will remain in the air as temperatures on Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region start in the low 50s to near 60 degrees.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
Jersey Shore communities are working to restore beach access after Hurricane Erin eroded the shoreline.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
The FBI on Tuesday released photos of multiple suspects wanted for a series of armored truck robberies in the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transportation across the Philadelphia area.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
An early taste of fall will remain in the air as temperatures on Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region start in the low 50s to near 60 degrees.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has shared some of the details of the tentative contract with the school district.
Philadelphia lawyer George Bochetto said SEPTA's service cuts disproportionately impact minorities and low-income riders.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
Jersey Shore communities are working to restore beach access after Hurricane Erin eroded the shoreline.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
One person was killed and two others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
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.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
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.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
The Phillies' 2026 schedule includes the Field of Dreams game and impacts from the FIFA World Cup. Here's what to know.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
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.
Riders at the Frankford Transportation Center are still navigating the new normal on SEPTA after the first round of service cuts was implemented this week. Jan Carabeo reports.
Weather really slowed down the summer season at the Jersey Shore, between rainy weekends and extreme heat. Now with nice, cooler than average weather for Labor Day Weekend, business owners are hoping for a strong closing. Wakisha Bailey reports.
On Wednesday and heading into the Labor Day Weekend, temperatures are tracking cooler than average, with Wednesday morning bringing us the coolest temps we've felt since June. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Philadelphia’s coffee scene is rich in flavor but few cafes serve-up a side of purpose as boldly as Good Karma Cafe. Chandler Lutz explores this local Black-owned business that’s been brewing for more than 17 years.
Chandler Lutz has more on the news that broke the internet: Taylor Swift's engagement and her stunning ring.