Evacuees Put On Brave Face In Midst Of Dire Circumstances
There are almost 200 similar stories in this Red Cross shelter at Burlington County College in Pemberton where an overflow of evacuees from Ocean County are now staying.
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There are almost 200 similar stories in this Red Cross shelter at Burlington County College in Pemberton where an overflow of evacuees from Ocean County are now staying.
Atlantic City police say there have been numerous calls about break-ins and burglaries during the timeframe of the mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Sandy.
The New Jersey public teachers union has canceled its annual convention for the first time in 158 years because of Sandy.
The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Preparedness made the announcement around 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
Atlantic City's 12 waterfront casinos came through the superstorm largely unharmed.
Christie says the first priority for officials is to try to rescue those still stranded by floodwaters on barrier islands and elsewhere.
Chris covers every angle of the aftermath from Hurricane Sandy. He talks to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and reviews the steps he and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took to keep people safe and restore services. He also talks to CBS 3's Jenn Bernstein and Walt Hunter in Atlantic City.
Gov. Chris Christie says some people are stranded in Atlantic City and he's blaming the mayor.
The first blow from Hurricane Sandy as it turned toward the East Coast on Monday flooded Atlantic City and other New Jersey shore towns, forcing road closures, stranding residents who did not heed evacuation orders and knocking out power to thousands.
Some parts of Atlantic City were already becoming impassable because of flooding, this morning, and the concern is if the Atlantic City Expressway goes under water.
Before Hurricane Sandy hits the Jersey Shore, many in the Halloween spirit donned costumes at the Pool After Dark's Halloween bash in Atlantic City this weekend.
The Christie administration announced that all bus, rail, light rail and Access Link services in New Jersey will be suspended beginning Sunday afternoon.
It will mark the fourth time in the 34-year history of legalized gambling in Atlantic City that the casinos have been shuttered. Last year, the approach of Hurricane Irene shut the casinos down for three days in August.
Pop and R&B recording artist Keri Hilson recently hosted a party at the Pool After Dark inside Harrah's Resort.
An officer was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car in Atlantic City early Monday morning.
Situated along more than four miles of coastline, Atlantic City is a play land for visitors seeking sun and fun.
Authorities in Atlantic City are searching for two men who robbed a liquor store at gunpoint Wednesday night.
Famous step brothers, Brody Jenner and Robert Kardashian recently hosted a pool party at Harrah's Resort.
A southern New Jersey teenager sought in a shooting that left a man dead and a baby injured this summer has turned himself into authorities.
Michael Phelps made history at the 2012 Olympic Games in London becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time.
It's that time of year at the Jersey shore, when the screams of boardwalk thrill rides give way to the screams from Halloween-themed attractions.
Springer is booked for a six-week engagement at Harrah's Resort, where audience members will have the chance to 'come on down' and bid on prizes--just like on the hit television show, "The Price Is Right."
A New Jersey lawmaker wants local towns to have a say in the filming of reality TV shows within their boundaries before a "Situation" develops.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind Poll shows 56 percent of voters surveyed are opposed to casinos anywhere else but in Atlantic City.
Aggravated manslaughter charges have been filed against a southern New Jersey man accused of fatally shaking a friend's infant son.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
Christopher Battle, a suspect in the 2025 mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia, turned himself in, police said.
A person who was shot in Chester was found bleeding in the parking lot of the Ridley Township Wendy's early Thursday morning, police said.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Sixers star Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A Philadelphia resident for nearly a century, "Mommy" the Galapagos tortoise was welcomed in to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1932.
Two people were taken to hospitals after a crash at 11th and Market streets in Center City on Friday morning. A woman was arrested at the scene for DUI.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we approach the weekend.
A vigil was held at Farrell Stadium at West Chester University for Garrett Nicholas, who was hit and killed by a car in April.
A Delaware State University football player says he suffered severe injuries after he was attacked in the locker room last year. Now he's suing the school and coach DeSean Jackson.