NJ brewery owner's advice to other women entering the business: "Just go for it"
Jenifer Simmons owns the only craft brewery in Cumberland County and one of few women-owned breweries in New Jersey. She hopes other women get involved in the field.
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Suspect wanted in fatal shootings of 3 people surrenders in New Jersey, police say
A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody.
Baby killed, parents injured in apparent attack by family dog in New Jersey
Authorities said the mother and child "had sustained serious injuries from the dog." The baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mom creates trail inspired by son with autism
If you walk around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn, New Jersey, you might see small fairy homes tucked into the trees. The idea to add small dwellings to the landscape came from a woman named Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her son, who has autism, to have a safe space to explore in the wilderness. She created the Fairy Trail, which people of all ages can enjoy.
How AI is transforming education
Over 10,000 middle school students and educators in Newark Public Schools are incorporating a new AI tool, developed by the educational non-profit Khan Academy, in their classrooms.
Baby seal found with neck entangled in plastic
The young seal had been on a 300-plus-mile migration from New England when she was found with plastic from a bottled water case wrapped around her neck, rescuers said.
"Douglass Day" at New Jersey's Rowan University helps students learn, preserve Black history
Students helped preserve Black history by transcribing documents related to abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass.
Northeast digging out after winter storm
A winter storm blanketed parts of the Northeast with several inches of snow Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak reports from New York.
Winter storm dumps snow across the Northeast
Parts of the Northeast are facing heavy snow, gusty winds and moderate coastal flooding as a nor'easter impacts millions Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak is watching the weather from New York City's Central Park.
Northeast bracing for powerful snowstorm
A quick-hitting nor'easter is forecast to bring widespread snowfall and significant coastal flooding to the Northeast on Tuesday. Public schools will go fully remote in New York City and schools will be closed in Boston. CBS News Boston reporter Christina Hager has more on how that city is preparing.
Teen sues classmate for allegedly creating, sharing fake AI nudes
According to the lawsuit, a male classmate used an "AI application or website" to alter photos of the teen and other female classmates.
2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey
FIFA released its match schedule for the 2026 World Cup and announced the final will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter joins CBS News with what to expect for the global tournament set to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
2026 FIFA World Cup final to be played at MetLife Stadium
The home of the Jets and Giants will host the championship match of the 48-team tournament on July 19.
Black tennis trailblazer William Moore's legacy lives on in NJ more than 125 years later
Black history runs deep in Cape May. More than 125 years later, William J. Moore's legacy continues to live on in the Jersey Shore city.
Family of bullied New Jersey teen who died by suicide suing school district
Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted to social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School.
N.J. cargo ship fire kills 2 firefighters
An investigation into a deadly cargo ship fire that killed two veteran Newark firefighters is continuing at Port Newark. Officials say they were not trained to fight fire on a ship. Errol Barnett reports from New York.
NJ law expands health insurance coverage for LGBTQIA+ individuals for infertility treatments
New Jersey's new law will expand health insurance coverage for infertility services to now include LGBTQ+ individuals.
New winter storms hit the Northeast
Parts of the Northeast that are just beginning to clear roads burdened by icy and snowy conditions from the previous winter system may face another massive snow storm that will bring back frigid temperatures and dangerous driving conditions for some. CBS News Baltimore's Dennis Valera and CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes are keeping tabs on the weather.
Brothers elected mayors of neighboring towns
Brothers John and Vince Giovannitti are both serving as mayors of neighboring town in south New Jersey. John Giovannitti is in his first term as Paulsboro mayor while Vince Giovannitti has begun his second term as mayor of Greenwich Township. Meg Oliver shares their story.
Volunteer, learn, even dance at these MLK Day of Service events
Philadelphia and the region are going big on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service this year - here's what to know about events.
Newark will let teens vote for school board
Teenagers as young as 16 years old will be able to vote in some New Jersey school board elections starting this spring after the Newark City Council voted Wednesday to lower the voting age to 16 and 17 for school board races. LaMonica McIver, the Newark City Council president, joined CBS News to discuss.
Flooding, heavy winds hit the Northeast
Residents on Long Island and other parts of the Northeast U.S. woke up to floodwaters Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Florida panhandle is beginning to survey damage from multiple reported tornadoes Tuesday. CBS News teams in New York and Florida are following the results from the winter weather systems that have battered the U.S.
Powerful storms wreak havoc across U.S.
Cleanup continues in Florida after catastrophic tornadoes tore through the Panhandle, while some New Jersey residents were left trapped in their homes, surrounded by floodwater. Meg Oliver reports on the storm fronts, which brought heavy snow and flooding to the Northeast, Midwest and South.
Powerful storms tear across U.S.
Massive winter storms are impacting all 50 states, with at least four deaths blamed on severe storms in the South and hundreds of thousands of people waking up without power on the East Coast after torrential downpours and flash flooding. CBS News' Lana Zak is in New Milford, New Jersey, following the rising water there.
South Jersey twin sisters with history of breast cancer advocate for cancer screenings
Having survived after a series of treatments, the sisters are now big advocates for screenings. It's about living beyond cancer and encouraging others to be proactive.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.