Camden County students get free prom dresses, tuxedos and accessories during annual giveaway
Everything from dresses and shoes to accessories and even tuxedos was free at the second annual event in Camden County.
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Everything from dresses and shoes to accessories and even tuxedos was free at the second annual event in Camden County.
Camden County officials are giving away prom dresses, tuxedos and accessories to students in their communities — and even helping them find the perfect outfits.
At a job fair Tuesday, Camden City School District principals and district leaders spoke to prospective educators.
At a job fair, prospective educators spoke to Camden City School District principals and leaders. The district is offering a signing bonus for some positions amid a teacher shortage.
The Camden City School District will hold a job fair Tuesday evening from 4-6 p.m. in the auxiliary gymnasium at the Camden High Campus.
In 1960, a North Carolina college student from the Philadelphia area took a stand by being one of the first to sit down at a whites-only lunch counter.
A weekly food pantry in Merchantville, New Jersey, is being forced to pause operations.
A weekly food pantry in Merchantville, New Jersey, is being forced to pause operations. Leaders say they're looking for a way to reopen the pantry. Find a food pantry near you: https://foodbanksj.org/zip-code-locator/
A volunteer at the food pantry in Merchantville, New Jersey, is worried after it's being forced to pause operations. "There is not another pantry around" for community members in need, Linda Gilliano said.
It's pothole season in the northeast, and as springtime nears, efforts to fix the holes ramp up. Drivers in both South Jersey and Philadelphia are doing their best to swerve away from the issue.
The president of the Camden Fire Unions said lives are at risk because of ongoing mechanical issues with departments' fire trucks.
The president of the Camden Fire Unions said lives are at risk because of ongoing mechanical issues with the New Jersey city's fire trucks.
Police are searching for the vandals who damaged the Camden, New Jersey, mural featuring community leaders.
At 99 years old, World War II veteran May Brill is still fighting for representation and recognition of women in the U.S. military.
May Brill, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has made it her mission to inform the world that women in the military deserve recognition.
A Burlington County tennis coach is in custody after allegedly showing naked photos of himself to a child.
Seventh-grader Sara Guveiyian sent Haddonfield to the ICBL Girls Basketball League championship with a thrilling half-court buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
Amid the launch of Beyoncé's new hair care line, her charity, BeyGOOD Foundation, is donating $500,000 to beauty schools and salons in five states. One of those schools is in South Jersey.
With the BeyGOOD Foundation's $50,000 grant, five deserving hairstylists in training will receive $10,000 scholarships to cover tuition at Jana's Cosmetology Academy.
Pint-sized pre-K students at Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center in Camden celebrated their 100th day of school Tuesday with a 100-year-old dress-up day.
Kids at the Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center in Camden, NJ celebrated the 100th day of school with canes and gray wigs.
"In many people's minds, the African American Community did not exist," Adrienne Rhodes, co-founder of The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project, said.
In order to celebrate Black history, you have to know it existed. That's part of the mission behind The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project.
Police said around 3 p.m. Monday a man was either hit by a car or fell off the hood following an argument.
A South Jersey woman is going viral on TikTok after she documented her journey to get Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce to sign her shoe.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A Philadelphia officer fired his weapon at a man suspected of shooting another person during a fight in Hunting Park, police said.
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
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Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Chopper 3 was over Wayne Junction in Philadelphia, where crews were making repairs after a train brought down some wires Tuesday morning.
During her address, Sherrill, the first Democratic woman to hold the state's highest office, announced her first two executive orders, each aimed at fulfilling campaign promises.
Public workers crews, dog walkers and others in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, braved bitter cold and icy sidewalks Monday to get their jobs done.
The frigid temperatures in Philadelphia weren't ideal for sightseeing.
Former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed new e-bike regulations into law before leaving office this week.