New Jersey students learn how their communities shaped local Black history
An AP African American Studies class at a New Jersey high school is more than a typical Black history lesson.
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An AP African American Studies class at a New Jersey high school is more than a typical Black history lesson.
At Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Burlington County, New Jersey, AP African American Studies students are getting an in-depth education on how their local communities have impacted Black history in the United States.
An on-duty Camden County police officer was stabbed in the neck on Sunday night in a "senseless act," Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said.
Police said a suspect was charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 28-year-old Camden County police officer on Sunday night.
EMR Metal Recycling said a lithium-ion battery that was "wrongly delivered" to the Camden shredding facility was likely the cause of a massive fire on Feb. 21.
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished but one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out.
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished. But one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out. The fire on Friday sent plumes of thick black smoke into the sky forcing many to leave their homes. Frustrations are building as we've learned there have been multiple fires at this facility in the last few years. Ryan Hughes reports.
Smoke from the fire at EMR Metal Recycling in South Camden was seen in Philadelphia and around South Jersey.
The fire at a Camden recycling facility was brought under control early Saturday. The plume of smoke was visible and at one point blew into parts of Philadelphia and other surrounding communities. Wakisha Bailey has the latest from the scene in south Camden.
Thick black smoke that could be seen for miles billows from a Camden junkyard. Fire crews continue to battle the massive fire that started hours ago. It's still burning at EMR Metal Recycling. Nearly 20 fire companies have been working to put this thing out for more than five hours now. They have made progress but are still facing some difficulties. Siafa Lewis reports.
Monday will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and two young Ukrainians have found refuge in New Jersey.
Firefighters are battling a junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey, Friday evening, according to Camden County emergency officials. The fire is at EMR Metal Recycling, which is in the area of 1500 South 6th Street in Camden. Camden County officials said no injuries have been reported at this time.
Monday will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and two young Ukrainians have found refuge at Stockton University in New Jersey.
Skies will clear out to make way for sunny but cold weather Friday in the Philadelphia area.
Danielle Wainwright of Clover Valley Farm in New Jersey says the demand for eggs is so high right now her farm can't keep up.
Bird flu is impacting the inventory and price of eggs. Some stores have been forced to raise their prices or even limit how many cartons you can buy. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey was in South Hampton, New Jersey where a local farmer says we could soon see an increase in production.
Mike Eruzione wore Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey to honor the South Jersey native before the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night.
Students at a private school in Woodbury, New Jersey welcome Georgia, a 2-year-old bernedoodle, its first-ever therapy dog.
A new program is underway at a South Jersey private school to help students. A full-time service dog is on hand to provide emotional support. Madeleine Wright reports in Gloucester County where students are getting to know their furry new friend.
Mabel Landry Staton, a track and field trailblazer who was the only female American to compete in long jump at the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki, has died at 92, her family said.
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.
A woman injured in a massive fire at the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex has died several days later.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
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Philadelphia police say Alfredo Marrero is a suspect in an Oct. 28 shooting that sent a 7-year-old child to a hospital.
A woman injured in a massive fire at the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex has died several days later.
Here's a look at the top races and what to know about polling places in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Philadelphia police say Alfredo Marrero is a suspect in an Oct. 28 shooting that sent a 7-year-old child to a hospital.
Chester County identified an issue with the poll books affecting independent and third-party voters, officials said.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next.
The halt would include all in-person and virtual instruction, transportation, athletics, food and support services in Morrisville, Bucks County.
Several employees of a Vineland, New Jersey, group home operated by Elwyn are charged with abusing an elderly resident.
A woman injured in a massive fire at the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex has died several days later.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Several employees of a Vineland, New Jersey, group home operated by Elwyn are charged with abusing an elderly resident.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Anarkis Delgado was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his brother in Camden, New Jersey, over the weekend.
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think.
Video shows a propane tank explosion in Bear, Delaware, that damaged several nearby buildings and homes, officials said.
Delaware's Shannon Britt is making history, heading to the first Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind on Team USA.
SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 leading to a need of volunteers and donations at food banks and organizations.
Gov. Matt Meyer says Delaware should have enough money to fund SNAP benefits in the state through November.
A Pennsylvania man says an experimental treatment is helping him recover from a spinal cord injury.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Delaware's Shannon Britt is making history, heading to the first Women's T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind on Team USA.
Giggles and smiles from 2-year-old Taim Ahmad are lighting up the playroom at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey.
A desperate family turned to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the team created a first-of-its-kind intervention.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
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Five people were rushed to the hospital, and a gas line ruptured after a crash closed part of Chester Pike in Prospect Park Monday.
The FRA on Friday extended the deadline for SEPTA to fully inspect its Silverliner IV railcars until Friday, Nov. 14.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal in Philadelphia will reopen before the city's America 250th anniversary celebrations in the summer of 2026.
Philadelphia International Airport air traffic controllers are working without pay as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.
A spokesperson said there's no indication SEPTA will be ordered to shut down Regional Rail service for failing to meet the deadline.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is also a finalist for the NL Manager of the Year Award for the 2025 season.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice as the Calgary Flames edged the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Sunday in a sluggish matchup between two tired teams.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for making a "lewd gesture" during the Philadelphia 76ers' 109-108 loss to the Boston Celtics Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Pierre Robert's colleagues at WMMR say they lost a music expert who made everyone feel loved.
Morgan Wallen announced he will finish his 2026 "Still The Problem" tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
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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.
At least two people are injured after a serious crash involving two vehicles on the Pottstown Pike at the intersection with West Moyer Road.
President Trump said on Truth Social that SNAP payments won't arrive until the government shutdown ends, days after federal judges ruled the USDA should fund the food aid program using contingency money.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says there are many issues with SEPTA that needs to be resolved, including management and its culture.
Like many parents, Theresa Antell brought her child to her polling place for a teaching moment about the election process and the candidates she was choosing. Antell is one of several New Jerseyans heading to the voting booth with candidates for governor on the ballot campaigning on affordability issues and the Trump administration. Ross DiMattei reports.
Poll books delivered to Chester County precincts did not include the names of unaffiliated, independent and third-party voters, leading to some voters having to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day, according to the county's voter services department.