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Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
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Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
The Philadelphia region is in the middle of another heat wave as temperatures will hit a high of 95 degrees on Monday.
It's not your typical karaoke night; there are no pop songs or rock and roll tunes. Instead, the music is all praise and worship. On this week’s Spreading the Love, CBS Philadelphia’s Wakisha Bailey visits a Camden church where gospel melodies go beyond the pulpit.
In Camden, New Jersey, a growing monthly event is reimagining karaoke with a faith-filled twist, and people are taking notice.
Organizers said the weekend was all about further promoting peace in Camden and beyond.
Weather aside, this weekend is going to be a hot one, Philly! Here's what's happening around the Philadelphia region this weekend.
Neighbors noticed the winds picking up very quickly as a massive tree fell on two homes along Newell Avenue in Trenton Friday night.
Strong winds left behind quite a bit of damage. Large trees came down on houses in Trenton. Kerri Corrado reports on how neighbors noticed the winds picking up very quickly.
Friday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in the Philadelphia region due to the heat and chance of severe weather.
A good Samaritan ran to help a South Jersey cyclist who is recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Tabernacle.
A South Jersey cyclist is recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Burlington County. The crash happened last week near the intersection of Medford Lakes and Oak Shade roads in Tabernacle. Ryan Hughes talked exclusively with the victim and a good Samaritan who ran to help.
A South Jersey man is charged with attempted murder and terroristic threats after pouring gasoline on a woman and threatening to light her on fire, police said.
Coast Guard crews pulled a body out of the Delaware River near the Camden, New Jersey waterfront on Friday morning.
Authorities say a suspect is barricaded inside a home in Newfield, Gloucester County and the SWAT team is on the scene. Some services in the area including gas and electricity have been shut off as a precaution.
Haddonfield, New Jersey Little League baseball player Marco Rocco was allowed to play Thursday night in his team's first state tournament game.
The Atlantic City Housing Authority may soon fall under federal control, according to a letter unveiled by Rep. Jeff Van Drew this week.
Robert Chelsea was at the Willingboro Library and shared his story of being the oldest and first Black patient to receive a full face transplant.
A message of hope and resilience in South Jersey from a burn survivor who had a historic surgery. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The new legislation for digital licenses is voluntary.
Marco Rocco, a Haddonfield Little Leaguer, was initially suspended for flipping his bat after hitting a home run in the final of the sectional tournament.
Barry Jackson, a longtime track coach in New Jersey, is recovering from open-heart surgery, but he isn't done coaching yet.
Barry Jackson has been coaching track for 54 years. Laughing, joking and producing stars at 10 New Jersey high schools, including five schools in South Jersey.
This week ends with weather alerts for heat in the Philadelphia region after a nice mid-July break.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed new legislation this week creating the option for digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.
Ten people are OK after a boat they were on crashed into a jetty in Avalon, New Jersey, beach patrol said.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials are giving an "important labor announcement" in a 1:30 p.m. news conference.
Police say a teenager was injured and airlifted to the hospital after a large crowd was seen fighting at a Wawa on Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley.
FluMist, the first self-administered flu vaccine spray, is now available for purchase. Here's everything to know, from cost to age requirements and more.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are looking more likely.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials are giving an "important labor announcement" in a 1:30 p.m. news conference.
Police say a teenager was injured and airlifted to the hospital after a large crowd was seen fighting at a Wawa on Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials are giving an "important labor announcement" in a 1:30 p.m. news conference.
Police say a teenager was injured and airlifted to the hospital after a large crowd was seen fighting at a Wawa on Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley.
A 22-year-old man was shot in Center City at 13th and Locust streets on Thursday night, Philadelphia police said.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
What once served as a 1940s garage for Model Ts and a gas station has transformed into a vibrant artisan marketplace. Welcome to the West End Garage in Cape May, New Jersey.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
Esiyah Dixon Waheed's family said the 26-year-old was killed by an alleged drunken driver while on a retreat in Missouri.
The Food Bank of South Jersey said it distributed a record 23 million pounds of food in 2024, and it's on track to surpass that number this year.
A European rocket launched from French Guiana — not the American rocket launches the same night — was likely the source of the bright lights in the sky across 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.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Video from Chopper 3 showed a blue Dodge Challenger cut in half, and the front of the airport shuttle was severely damaged.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
Jose Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning, Paul DeJong homered for the third time in five games and the Nationals rallied past the Phillies.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Philadelphia Phillies will use a six-man rotation when starting pitcher Aaron Nola returns from the injured list, manager Rob Thomson said.
The Sixers will begin the 2025-26 NBA regular season on the road against the Boston Celtics.
Roman Catholic High School introduced former NBA player and alum Brad Wanamaker as its 17th basketball coach on Thursday.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
Nate Bargatze says he adopted a rescue dog from the Pennsylvania SPCA after they visited him during shows at the Wells Fargo Center.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
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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.
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.
Without a deal, a strike could happen in just over two weeks. Some of the issues the union and school district are negotiating include, salary, paid parental leave and working conditions.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, for high-stakes discussions about Russia's war in Ukraine.
Erin strengthened into a hurricane Friday as the storm continued on a path over the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said. It is the first hurricane to develop in the Atlantic this year, and it was expected to continue gaining strength, potentially growing into a major hurricane.
With no funding plan in place by the Aug. 14 deadline, SEPTA is now starting the process of implementing 20% service cuts starting Aug. 24. They say much of that prep work will happen behind the scenes, including things like updating schedules and signals on track lines.
Despite rising costs, a Delaware County nonprofit is stepping up to help teachers get classroom essentials. Madeleine Wright reports.