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Ocean City city council to hold emergency meeting due to new beach rules
The mayor and the police chief are also expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon after the emergency city council meeting.
Suspect dead after shooting Philadelphia police officer during Kensington barricade
The incident happened on the 2800 block of Jasper Street just after 7:15 p.m.
Phillies 3B Alec Bohm has MRI, sits out again with tight hamstring
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is out of the starting lineup for the second time in three games.
Teens in Wilmington linked to hundreds of car thefts across Philadelphia region: sources
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Investigations the group has been linked to hundreds of theft cases in South Jersey, Delaware and across the Philadelphia suburbs.
New program buys local farmland rights to help cultivate more affordable crops
High grocery prices are straining family budgets but a local program aims to help families afford fresh and healthy food. It starts by protecting thousands of acres of local farmland.
Woman helps neighbors to safety as rowhome fire displaces 12 people in South Philadelphia
The fire started just before 2:30 a.m. on Greenwich Street. We're told some homes could take up to six months to repair.
"It's taken so long to be a first": Woman first Asian American to lead NJ National Guard
Lisa Hou is the first Asian American and first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Small plane crashes on Pa. Turnpike near Harrisburg; 2 injured
A Cessna 180, an aviation plane, hit a maintenance bucket truck on an off-ramp at the Harrisburg West Interchange at exit 242 in Fairview Township.
CHOP gets $100,000 donation to Center for Celiac Disease
The research at CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease is aimed at finding a treatment for the disease.
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Digital Brief: May 31, 2023 (PM)
Jessica Kartalija has your latest headlines.
NEXT Weather: Air quality alert for Wednesday
Bill Kelly reports.
Warehouse fire in Northeast Philly placed under control
Crews are still putting out hotspots on the scene.
Chopper 3 over active barricade in Kensington
A Philadelphia police officer and a man were shot during a barricade situation in Kensington Wednesday night, authorities said.
Ocean City city council holds emergency meeting after new rules
Ryan Hughes reports.
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CHOP gets $100,000 donation to Center for Celiac Disease
The research at CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease is aimed at finding a treatment for the disease.
Last Mental Reset canceled Wednesday, May 31 due to air quality alert
Today's Mental Reset series at Love Park has been canceled due to an air quality alert in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware man is first Penn Medicine patient to receive robotic kidney transplant
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
On this "Don't Fry Day," woman shares message after battle with melanoma
One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
Philadelphia baby recovering after receiving world's smallest pacemaker
A baby is recovering at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after receiving the smallest pacemaker in the world.
Mental Reset Series: Full body workout with F45 fitness
CBS News Philadelphia is highlighting the importance of Mental Health Month.
New Jersey father-daughter duo work side-by-side to save lives
Socrates Kouvatas has spent 28 years as a paramedic in South Jersey. Now, his 23-year-old daughter, Alyssa, jumped on board to follow in her father's footsteps.
Attention pet owners: How to do pet CPR for medical emergencies
Pets can have medical emergencies, just like people. But research shows most pet owners wouldn't know what to do.
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Phillies 3B Alec Bohm has MRI, sits out again with tight hamstring
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is out of the starting lineup for the second time in three games.
Keith Jones understands "major challenge" ahead in making Flyers contender again
The new Flyers team president discusses what the organization has to do to climb back up the sports landscape in Philadelphia.
NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent
Elliott denied deliberately crashing into Hamlin with a dangerous left hook. Hamlin double-downed on calls for Elliott to be suspended on his podcast.
Liam Hendriks gets standing ovation in return to mound after bout with cancer
"It was very humbling and a sobering moment for me, because just realizing that the impact my wife and I have had around this city with what we've been able to do" Hendriks said after the game.
Hall of Famer Scott Rolen to be inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame
The Phillies said Tuesday that Scott Rolen and the late John Quinn and Ruly Carpenter are this season's inductees.
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Cold case solved: Arrest made in decade-old murder of Gloucester Township woman
Just eight days after a recent CBS Mysteries report profiled Reiff's case, an arrest has finally been made.
Investigators confident murder of Gloucester Township mother Carol Reiff will have resolution
It's been nearly 10 years since Carol Reiff, a beloved mother and friend from Gloucester Township, was found murdered in a wooded area not far from Route 42.
Mysteries: Mother of 18-year-old killed in West Oak Lane remembers son as "gentle giant"
In 2021, 18-year-old Shaquille Barbour was shot and killed while he rode his bike home from a corner store in Philadelphia.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart defects
Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has survived 16 heart surgeries while battling congenital heart defects, got to play at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course in northern California.
Camden woman working to help young people after losing husband to gun violence
A Camden woman who lost her husband to gun violence is making it her life's work to heal the community, one family at a time.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teenagers by combining creativity and culture
In this class for teens, the students start with vision boards, full of color, pictures, and textures that inspire them.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Last year, Sinister Mopar was able to get six tons worth of food. They hope to double that total this year.
Focusing on The Future
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Camden pharmacy part of unique program for New Jersey students
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
West Philadelphia coffee shop helping young people earn diplomas
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
Focusing on the Future: Philadelphia high school robotics team supporting teams citywide
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
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Pat Gallen and Don Bell talk Sixers hiring Nick Nurse
The Sixers hired Nurse to replace Doc Rivers. Pat Gallen and Don Bell broke down the move.
Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 22: Keith Jones
Keith Jones, the newly hired president of hockey operations for the Philadelphia Flyers, joined Pat on the Gallen of Questions Podcast to discuss his new job and more.
Memorial Day Weekend special: Remembering the fallen
CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija brings you content honoring our service members and remembering the brave individuals who selflessly gave their lives for our country.
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Ocean City city council to hold emergency meeting due to new beach rules
The mayor and the police chief are also expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon after the emergency city council meeting.
Suspect dead after shooting Philadelphia police officer during Kensington barricade
The incident happened on the 2800 block of Jasper Street just after 7:15 p.m.
Phillies 3B Alec Bohm has MRI, sits out again with tight hamstring
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is out of the starting lineup for the second time in three games.
Teens in Wilmington linked to hundreds of car thefts across Philadelphia region: sources
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Investigations the group has been linked to hundreds of theft cases in South Jersey, Delaware and across the Philadelphia suburbs.
New program buys local farmland rights to help cultivate more affordable crops
High grocery prices are straining family budgets but a local program aims to help families afford fresh and healthy food. It starts by protecting thousands of acres of local farmland.
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Suspect dead after shooting Philadelphia police officer during Kensington barricade
The incident happened on the 2800 block of Jasper Street just after 7:15 p.m.
Phillies 3B Alec Bohm has MRI, sits out again with tight hamstring
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is out of the starting lineup for the second time in three games.
Teens in Wilmington linked to hundreds of car thefts across Philadelphia region: sources
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Investigations the group has been linked to hundreds of theft cases in South Jersey, Delaware and across the Philadelphia suburbs.
Woman helps neighbors to safety as rowhome fire displaces 12 people in South Philadelphia
The fire started just before 2:30 a.m. on Greenwich Street. We're told some homes could take up to six months to repair.
Small plane crashes on Pa. Turnpike near Harrisburg; 2 injured
A Cessna 180, an aviation plane, hit a maintenance bucket truck on an off-ramp at the Harrisburg West Interchange at exit 242 in Fairview Township.
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Ocean City city council to hold emergency meeting due to new beach rules
The mayor and the police chief are also expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon after the emergency city council meeting.
Teens in Wilmington linked to hundreds of car thefts across Philadelphia region: sources
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Investigations the group has been linked to hundreds of theft cases in South Jersey, Delaware and across the Philadelphia suburbs.
"It's taken so long to be a first": Woman first Asian American to lead NJ National Guard
Lisa Hou is the first Asian American and first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Man killed in Laurel Springs house fire
Firefighters reported flames coming from the first and second floors of the Laurel Springs 3-story home, which was being used as apartments.
Man wanted for trying to abduct boy from New Jersey Wawa
New Jersey State Police are looking for a man they say tried to abduct a 7-year-old boy from a Cumberland County Wawa.
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Teens in Wilmington linked to hundreds of car thefts across Philadelphia region: sources
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia Investigations the group has been linked to hundreds of theft cases in South Jersey, Delaware and across the Philadelphia suburbs.
NEXT Weather: Ending May at 80 as wildfire smoke, haze stick around
Tuesday starts cool and breezy before the week warms up. We're tracking smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting our way tonight.
Northbound side of Delaware Memorial Bridge partially closed due to tractor-trailer fire
The vehicle fire started just after 5:15 p.m.
Delaware man is first Penn Medicine patient to receive robotic kidney transplant
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
The NEXT Weather week ahead: Memorial Day edition
We're settling into the holiday with a pretty big difference in temperatures across the area.
Health News
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CHOP gets $100,000 donation to Center for Celiac Disease
The research at CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease is aimed at finding a treatment for the disease.
Last Mental Reset canceled Wednesday, May 31 due to air quality alert
Today's Mental Reset series at Love Park has been canceled due to an air quality alert in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware man is first Penn Medicine patient to receive robotic kidney transplant
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
On this "Don't Fry Day," woman shares message after battle with melanoma
One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
Business News
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Debt Ceiling: The impact on seniors, people who rely on social security
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
How raising nation's debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
Hey seniors! Krispy Kreme is giving free donuts to the Class of 2023
Hey, high school grads! Krispy Kreme shops in our area are giving away a free dozen donuts on Wednesday.
Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills
The high prices of essential goods, particularly food and housing, has made it tough for many folks to afford the soaring cost of their energy bills.
Traffic & Transportation
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Philadelphia Pride Festival 2023: Road closures, parking restrictions & more
Philadelphia city officials announce road closures, parking restrictions, and what to expect for this year's Pride festival.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Free Crabfries, tolls for Memorial Day Weekend 2023 travelers in NJ
Chickie's and Pete's is offering free Crabfries and free tolls eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on May 26.
Crash at Conshohocken Curve on I-76 causes traffic delays
I-76 eastbound was closed from I-476 to Gladwyne due to an overturned vehicle at the Conshohocken Curve.
Sports News
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Phillies 3B Alec Bohm has MRI, sits out again with tight hamstring
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is out of the starting lineup for the second time in three games.
Keith Jones understands "major challenge" ahead in making Flyers contender again
The new Flyers team president discusses what the organization has to do to climb back up the sports landscape in Philadelphia.
NASCAR suspends star driver for deliberately crashing into opponent
Elliott denied deliberately crashing into Hamlin with a dangerous left hook. Hamlin double-downed on calls for Elliott to be suspended on his podcast.
Liam Hendriks gets standing ovation in return to mound after bout with cancer
"It was very humbling and a sobering moment for me, because just realizing that the impact my wife and I have had around this city with what we've been able to do" Hendriks said after the game.
Hall of Famer Scott Rolen to be inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame
The Phillies said Tuesday that Scott Rolen and the late John Quinn and Ruly Carpenter are this season's inductees.
Entertainment News
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Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Philadelphia Pride Month 2023: List of events, activities
June is National Gay Pride Month and the Philadelphia area has a list of events to celebrate.
Al Pacino, 83, is expecting a baby with girlfriend Noor Alfallah
The Oscar winner will now be a father for the fourth time.
Mermaids dive back into the water at Camden's Adventure Aquarium
The magical creatures are part of the aquarium's Mermaids Under The Sea festival beginning Thursday.
Third suspect charged in 2002 fatal shooting of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
The hip-hop trailblazer was shot in the head in his recording studio in Queens.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Focusing on the Future
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Camden pharmacy part of unique program for New Jersey students
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
West Philadelphia coffee shop helping young people earn diplomas
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
Focusing on the Future: Philadelphia high school robotics team supporting teams citywide
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
Youth group with "incredible passion" holding Philadelphia politicians accountable
PhillyBOLT consists of young Philadelphians who are keeping a close eye on the race to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor.
Class gets students inside a bank, teaches them accounting
Students in a finance and accounting class at George Washington High School are learning how to prepare tax returns.
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Digital Brief: May 31, 2023 (PM)
Jessica Kartalija has your latest headlines.
NEXT Weather: Air quality alert for Wednesday
Bill Kelly reports.
Warehouse fire in Northeast Philly placed under control
Crews are still putting out hotspots on the scene.
Chopper 3 over active barricade in Kensington
A Philadelphia police officer and a man were shot during a barricade situation in Kensington Wednesday night, authorities said.
Ocean City city council holds emergency meeting after new rules
Ryan Hughes reports.