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American poet and novelist Walt Whitman - who died in Camden, New Jersey in 1892 - is believed to be the anonymous author of a novel published as a newspaper series in the 1850's - before his famous work, "Leaves of Grass."
Authorities say 32-year-old Ike Fitzpatrick of Camden is accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside his car on the morning of January 15.
The most recent makes seven lewd acts performed by a single suspect in Evesham Township since the summer, according to police.
The 1967 song "Some Kind Of Wonderful," was written by John Ellison.
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at the inn on the 2200 block of West Landis Avenue around 2 a.m. Friday morning.
A local school district honors some of its prestigious alumni.
Kids will be having so much fun, they might never suspect they're learning.
Police in Evesham Township are investigating after they say a man committed a lewd act in a bush on Thursday afternoon.
Atlantic City police saved a man from a burning vehicle on Thursday.
A South Jersey community with a long-standing reputation as a dry town has given the green light for a nanobrewery.
Authorities in Wildwood are searching for a suspect in connection to a robbery and stabbing that took place in the early morning hours on Thursday.
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission is preparing to vote Friday on a proposal to allow construction of a section of a controversial pipeline through the protected forest region.
A local third grader has been named the winner of Google's New Jersey 'Doodle 4 Google' competition.
No beaches from Delaware or the Jersey Shore made the list of America's top beaches according to Trip Advisor.
Officials have charged Emilio Ortega with death by auto after he collided with a couple riding bikes together.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
On Thursday, May 21, you can connect with a credit counselor for free, confidential advice during CBS News Philadelphia's daylong event, In Your Corner: A Way Out Of Debt.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Police say one of the two men accused of throwing an explosive device near a polling place in Catasauqua, Pa., is still not in custody.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia last week for speeding.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Debt can happen quickly, even to people who were previously debt-free, and as Philadelphia man Ben James learned, sky-high interest rates on credit cards can lock you into the cycle even quicker. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz reports.
After three days of record heat in the Philadelphia region, the Memorial Day Weekend is looking cool and damp. You'll want to keep plans indoors on Saturday and Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Travel is more difficult this Memorial Day Weekend with rising gas prices for drivers and fewer options for flyers. Wakisha Bailey breaks down what travelers can expect this weekend.
Firefighters were called out to a vacant building that was once the Wheaton Glass Factory in Millville, New Jersey. No one was hurt in the incident.
A massive tree uprooted and fell on a home in Pottstown, Montgomery County, after storms swept through the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Brandon Goldner reports.