New Jersey Considers Panic Buttons For Hotel Workers
New Jersey is considering requiring most hotels to provide employees with panic buttons to summon help if they are threatened or attacked while cleaning rooms.
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New Jersey is considering requiring most hotels to provide employees with panic buttons to summon help if they are threatened or attacked while cleaning rooms.
The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City will get a huge upgrade thanks to an investment of $500,000 from MGM Resorts International, owner of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
A New Jersey police officer has been arrested for his role in a 2013 arrest that left a man with hundreds of stiches after being attacked by the officer's K-9.
Announcing the results of a review of the state's nearly 2-year-old takeover of Atlantic City government, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says there is no quick path for restoring local control.
In addition to the new pump system reducing street flooding, a new $40 million seawall was completed this year along the north end of Atlantic City .
Interested in exploring the newest places to open their doors in Atlantic City? From a casino restaurant to an arcade, read on for the newest businesses to arrive around town.
Focused on locally sourced seafood and handcrafted cocktails, the restaurant offers diners panoramic ocean views with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The casino launched mobile sports betting for Android phones just after noon on Wednesday.
Miss America chairwoman Gretchen Carlson has struck back against the reigning Miss America, saying Cara Mund's allegations that Carlson and others bullied her have led to a loss of $75,000 in scholarship money for this year's contestants.
Authorities have arrested two men for allegedly selling fake designer merchandise out of several stores on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Stockton University's board of trustees has given approval for the purchase of a former casino site near a campus slated to open next month in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Sergey Kovalev defends his share of the light heavyweight championship against Eleider Alvarez in the main event of a card from the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Live Nation gives their well wishes to Lovato, but says the show must go on.
An Atlantic City police officer is facing charges after authorities say he threatened to kill a man in Pleasantville last week.
Two casinos and a racetrack in New Jersey took in $16.4 million in sports bets during the first two weeks such wagers were legal in the state.
Just a month after a momentous change, and a year after a scandal shook the Miss America Organization to its core, there's more trouble in its ranks.
An Atlantic City police officer is being hailed a hero after he revived an unresponsive baby boy minutes after he was born.
A baby white shark was seen 15 miles away from Atlantic City.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say they rescued three people from drowning the ocean the night of July 4.
"It's a changed Atlantic City, and with change comes new things," said Joe Kelly of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber.
This resort town is currently undergoing a renaissance--not only new casinos but new stores, a new apartment building.
SummerFest has made its way to the Jersey Shore!
In Atlantic City, the casinos can often be the main attraction. But a hidden gem along the northend is Gardner's Basin, where the underrated Atlantic City Aquarium sits.
Gamblers can now test their luck at two new spots at the Jersey Shore.
There's swinging joint off of Melrose Avenue that welcomes you back to the days of Club Harlem.
Agostino Abbatiello has requested that his trial be held before the end of the year.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
Police are searching for two gumen who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday for late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
Agostino Abbatiello has requested that his trial be held before the end of the year.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
Police are searching for two gumen who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
Police are searching for two gumen who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A minor was shot and killed while playing with a gun with another minor in Norristown Tuesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Michael Garr, 15, was a sophomore at Upper Darby High School when he was allegedly stabbed to death by Mason Weh.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
The Ferris wheel at Gillian's Wonderland Pier, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ocean City, will soon be demolished.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
A victim of alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School testified in court Monday for the first time in nearly eight hours of preliminary hearings against four of his former coaches.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
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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.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances is the latest mission from Mothers in Charge, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit widely known for supporting families affected by violence. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Gunmen fired more than 40 shots, killing a 19-year-old as he tried to get into an Uber. Chilekasi Adele reports.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for parts of South Jersey as a nor’easter develops offshore. Kate Bilo and Brandon Goldner report.
Mike Rafferty participated in a pen pal program in South Philadelphia when he was a student at St. Gabriel School. Forty-two years later, he met his pen pal for the first time.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday in late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.