As Camden runs out of emergency housing funds, woman turns to CBS Philadelphia
When her city ran out of emergency housing funds, a Camden mother was left to live in her car for weeks.
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When her city ran out of emergency housing funds, a Camden mother was left to live in her car for weeks.
CBS Philadelphia's Liz Crawford helped a Camden mom secure emergency housing after her rental home was ruled unsafe. The city said its emergency housing fund ran out of money and it was waiting for federal dollars to shore it up.
Construction is set to run until the end of October 2026 on the upgraded Roosevelt Plaza Park in Camden, outside City Hall.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The 9/11 attack on America inspired a surge of people to join the military. Now, one of the nation's leading military medical training programs is in Camden at Cooper University Hospital. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl has Dr. John Chovanes' story.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
Camden officials are stepping up efforts to combat illegal dumping, spending millions of dollars to clean up streets while using cameras, drones and tips from residents to identify people accused of leaving trash and debris throughout the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei reports.
Camden City School District begins a new school year under Superintendent Alfonso Llano, who is starting his first full academic year.
Camden City School District begins a new school year under Superintendent Alfonso Llano, who is starting his first full academic year. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A Camden man was struck and killed by an off-duty police officer in a crash early Tuesday morning, according to officials.
An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
A mother from Philadelphia was carjacked a month ago. Her car eventually ended up in a tow lot in Camden, New Jersey. To get her car back? It'll cost her more than $900. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford found out part of the problem: no one told her they found her car until weeks later.
Camden educators visited families at home Wednesday to share resources ahead of the new school year.
Educators, volunteers and school district leaders in Camden, New Jersey, visited families at their homes Wednesday to help them get ready for the new school year.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
A new back-to-school vaccine campaign launched by Grandparents for Vaccines in Camden is relying heavily on history. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Battleship New Jersey is receiving the largest capital investment since it opened in 2001.
Tax credits will help fund a visitor center, parking garage and improvements onboard the historic Battleship New Jersey.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill created a small firestorm by declaring that the best cheesesteak in these parts is actually in South Jersey. Siafa Lewis reports.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Teachers at Hope Community Charter School in Camden, New Jersey, are scrambling to move furniture and supplies to a new location after flooding damaged their classrooms this summer. They're asking for the community's help with the move.
Philadelphia is known as the cheesesteak capital of the world, but New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says not so fast.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
With yet another round of storms headed to the Philadelphia region, the City of Camden in New Jersey is bracing for what might come. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has more from the fire administration building.
