New Jersey to get $3M in funding after historic wildfire season
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will receive $3 million in funding, some of which will be used for firefighting equipment and staffing.
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Burlington County, N.J. middle school goes remote after mold found in 16 classrooms
Two schools in the Lumberton Township School District are impacted after mold was found in 26 classrooms.
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigns amid legal troubles
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigned a month after pleading guilty in a federal tax fraud case and after facing an indictment for insurance fraud.
MGM Resorts "operating normally" after being down 10 days due to casino cyberattacks
MGM Resorts International says computers serving customers at its casino and hotel properties have been restored across the U.S. That's 10 days after a cyberattack led it to shut down digital systems.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
Ocean City's historic Flanders Hotel celebrates major milestone
The hotel is known for serving many celebrities over the years, including actors Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly, as well as former Vice President Charles Curtis.
Parents of Samantha Josephson push education of rideshare safety as 4th annual 5K is underway
A 5K will be held on Saturday at the Gazebo Park in Sami's name to support rideshare safety.
Police confiscate car they say was involved in illegal South Philadelphia car meet
Police towed a green car they say was involved in a loud, illegal car meet at Broad Street and Washington Avenue last week.
A Batman researcher said "gay" in talk to schoolkids. When asked to censor himself, he quit
An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what they call parents' rights.
How one production studio wants to turn Atlantic City into Hollywood East
The Playground Pier is one of the most well-known properties in Atlantic City. But the property that's connected to Caesar's Hotel and Casino sits mostly unused.
Meet Didi, the special needs goat who helps calm pets down during spay and neuter procedures
An animal clinic in South Jersey has a special worker who helps calm people and pets down during spay and neuter procedures.
Eastside High School in Camden to get new building thanks to $105 million investment
Federal, state and local leaders announced a $105 million investment to construct a new building for Eastside High School in Camden.
Saturday marks 4 years since Dulce Alavez went missing in Bridgeton, N.J.
5-year-old Dulce Alavez was last seen September 16, 2019 in Bridgeton City Park.
Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
Bridgeton police hope the new age progression photo of Dulce Alavez will bring new tips
Alavez's family will hold a vigil at Bridgeton City Park on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to mark four years since her disappearance.
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Family of Ellen Greenberg not giving up after latest Pennsylvania appellate court ruling
The family of Ellen Greenberg is not giving up their fight to have her death listed as a homicide even though a Pennsylvania appellate court ruled against them last week.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Inmate who escaped Missouri jail captured in Chester County, U.S. Marshals say
An inmate who escaped from a Missouri jail in June was captured in Chester County on Thursday, the U.S. Marshals said.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Student taken into custody after antisemitic incident at Penn Hillel: officials
Penn Hillel officials say the unknown student ran into the building shouting antisemitic comments while knocking over furniture.
Did Cherelle Parker pull out of a mayoral town hall? Depends who you ask
Philadelphia Democratic mayoral candidate, Cherelle Parker was advertised as part of a town hall on gun violence at National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia. However, her campaign contends she never committed.
2 Philadelphia airports receive millions to upgrade taxiways, reduce emissions
Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport will receive millions in federal funding to help improve its taxiways and reduce emissions.
Philadelphia Sheriff's Office can't account for nearly 200 guns, city comptroller finds
Some of the missing guns were part of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office's arsenal and others were confiscated from people subject to protection-from-abuse orders.
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New Jersey to get $3M in funding after historic wildfire season
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will receive $3 million in funding, some of which will be used for firefighting equipment and staffing.
Burlington County, N.J. middle school goes remote after mold found in 16 classrooms
Two schools in the Lumberton Township School District are impacted after mold was found in 26 classrooms.
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigns amid legal troubles
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigned a month after pleading guilty in a federal tax fraud case and after facing an indictment for insurance fraud.
MGM Resorts "operating normally" after being down 10 days due to casino cyberattacks
MGM Resorts International says computers serving customers at its casino and hotel properties have been restored across the U.S. That's 10 days after a cyberattack led it to shut down digital systems.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
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Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
Hunter Biden sues the IRS, alleging agents illegally released his tax information
Hunter Biden alleges the IRS unlawfully disclosed his tax return information and did not establish safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of his records.
Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
NEXT Weather: Worst of storms move out, alerts canceled
Flash flood warnings have ended Wednesday after several inches of rain fell.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Lines home from Eagles games this season
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
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Fantasy football Week 3: Thoughts on Swift, Gainwell, Akers trade, more
The running back position has been depleted by injuries so far this season. Here are some thoughts on the Eagles' running back room, the Cam Akers trade to the Vikings and more as we head into Week 3.
A.J. Brown-Jalen Hurts video exchange during Eagles-Vikings taken "out of context," WR says
Eagles Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown said Thursday that he isn't "beefing" with Jalen Hurts after last week's broadcast captured what appeared to be a spat between the two.
Eagles fans upset at Fanatics due to crooked Kelly Green merchandise
Fanatics co-chair Michael Rubin acknowledged the company made a mistake and apologized for the error.
Castellanos comes up big at the plate and in the field, leading Phillies past Braves
Nick Castellanos hit two home runs and saved the game with a brilliant throw as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in 10 innings, handing the NL East champions their fifth loss in six games.
Phillies fall to Braves as Acuña nears becoming 1st 40-60 player, homers twice
NL East champion Atlanta avoided what would have been its first five-game skid since September, 2017.
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More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Actor Angus Cloud died from accidental overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
MGM Resorts "operating normally" after being down 10 days due to casino cyberattacks
MGM Resorts International says computers serving customers at its casino and hotel properties have been restored across the U.S. That's 10 days after a cyberattack led it to shut down digital systems.
"Hard to answer" if Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are a love story: Jason Kelce
"100% true," and "I don't really know what's happening" are two ways Jason Kelce described rumors of brother Travis dating Taylor Swift.
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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.
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Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: View the top stories of July 31-August 4
This week, Eagles fans tailgated at pro shops for the return of the long-awaited Kelly Green jerseys, a Philadelphia student befriended her bully and wrote a book about it, and the Upper Darby director of parking enforcement resigned after theft allegations.
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Painting by Delco artist sold at auction for $191K
Picture this, you buy a painting for $4 at a thrift store and then sell it for nearly $200,000. That's what happened to a woman with a piece she bought created by a famous Delaware County artist. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/452CJSF
Students shifted to remote learning after mold discovered at two South Jersey schools
Some students in a South Jersey school district are dealing with remote learning again but it has nothing to do with COVID. The problem is mold. It's affecting students at Bobby's Run School and nearby Lumberton Middle School. Ryan Hughes reports.
NEXT Weather: Expect heavy storms this weekend
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia area.
Inmate who escaped Missouri jail captured in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mario Che-Tiul was captured by U.S. Marshals in Avondale at around 1:30 p.m on Thursday.
Residents in Wildwood preparing for storms over Irish Weekend
The festival usually welcomes hundreds of thousands to coastal area of The Wildwoods to celebrate Irish culture with music, food, and family fun.