Funeral services announced for fallen Camden firefighter
The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden.
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The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett's locker is draped in black as the Camden Fire Department mourns his tragic death. Bennett died Thursday after he fell into the icy Delaware River. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River on Thursday. He was 61 and leaves behind a wife, two children and plenty of firefighter friends.
A Camden, New Jersey, firefighter died after falling into the ice-covered Delaware River in the city on Thursday, according to officials. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Dan Snyder reports.
Camden Mayor Victor G. Carstarphen and Fire Chief Jesse M. Flax spoke to the media after a firefighter fell into the icy Delaware River and died on Thursday. He was getting on a boat to do a routine maintenance check, Flax said.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as a person was pulled from the frigid Delaware River on Thursday. There's no word on the person's condition. Dan Snyder reports and Meteorologist Grant Gilmore gives some insight into the river conditions.
A water main broke on Admiral Wilson Boulevard near Crescent Boulevard and Airport Circle early Tuesday morning.
Camden, New Jersey's Adventure Aquarium announced the name of its new African penguin chick after a vote from the community. Biologist Maddie Olszewski Pohle took part in the big reveal with anchor Janelle Burrell on Tuesday morning.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
State officials say there have been at least 12 major fires over the past five years at EMR Advanced Recycling facilities and argue that the unsafe conditions are a nuisance that's affecting public health.
The State of New Jersey is suing EMR Recycling in Camden, blaming them for multiple fires and calling on the company to do more to prevent the fires.
Saving Grace Ministries is among a growing number of nonprofits nationwide struggling to achieve their goals due to rising costs.
Saving Grace Ministries, a nonprofit on Market Street in Camden, New Jersey, is one of many nonprofits struggling to achieve their goals due to rising costs. As the nonprofit has grown, its rent has increased to $3,600 a month, Brandon Goldner reports.
Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen said doubling down on the department's drone program helps make the city safer.
Police said last year, Camden saw its lowest number of homicides in 40 years, and the city is beginning the new year with new crime-fighting tools.
A Camden firefighter was hospitalized with a shoulder injury but expected to recover after a fire at a rowhome on Spruce Street. Josh Sidorowicz has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A new penguin chick was born at Adventure Aquarium in South Jersey, and he's in need of a name.
Visitors can have a say in the baby penguin's name by voting at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey.
Flames erupted at an abandoned building in Camden Saturday night.
A 4-alarm fire tore through a former meat market building in Camden, New Jersey Saturday night. It took firefighters more than two hours to get the blaze under control, but no injuries have been reported.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
Campbell's said Wednesday that Martin Bally, an executive who allegedly made disparaging comments about its workers and products, has left the company. The alleged comments were secretly recorded during a meeting.
Jordan Davis joined his two brothers and mom to serve up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for families facing food insecurity in Camden.
Thanksgiving came a little early for more than 150 Camden residents at The Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center, thanks to Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in Margate was flooded on Monday after a sprinkler head in the school's fire suppression system ruptured.
An argument inside a North Philadelphia bar after Super Bowl LX led to a shooting that left a 29-year-old man critically wounded, according to police.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night.
A special visitor is in Philadelphia this Black History Month.
On Wednesday, Creative Philadelphia will present a proposal at a Philadelphia Art Commission meeting to move the statue of "Smokin' Joe" to the base of the Art Museum steps, where the Rocky statue is currently located.