Camden residents are concerned about EMR reopening: "It's scary"
The metal recycling plant was shut down for weeks after a number of fires at the facility, most recently on May 29.
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The metal recycling plant was shut down for weeks after a number of fires at the facility, most recently on May 29.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Thousands of people, including local leaders from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, walked across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which connects Philadelphia and Camden, Saturday for the 100th anniversary of its opening.
Some residents in the Philadelphia region saw their streets get flooded again for the second time this week.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
City leaders in Camden, New Jersey, say they're working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves through the region. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei reports.
Two days after intense flash floods hit Camden, New Jersey, residents said they're still trying to clean up the mess. Some said longstanding infrastructure issues contributed to the damage.
EMR has been shut down for more than a month, and more than a dozen fires have happened at the recycling facility.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, rejected a plan that would allow EMR Recycling, the site of multiple large fires, to reopen.
Camden City Council members unanimously voted against allowing a recycling plant to reopen after it was the site of multiple large fires.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill stopped in Camden Tuesday to thank firefighters who helped residents during intense flash flooding in parts of the city Monday.
Heavy rain flooded buildings and prompted officials to close roads in Philadelphia and Camden.
In Camden, one business said its whole basement flooded, which will lead to thousands of dollars in losses.
Streets in Camden, New Jersey, filled with water during an intense rainstorm Monday morning. Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania suburbs experienced flooding as well.
Adele Altadonna, a Camden native, is celebrating her 100th birthday on July 4.
As Philadelphia gears up to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge is marking a milestone of its own: 100 years. Reporter Joe Holden looks back at its history.
The visits are part of the department's Senior Watch program, which connects officers with older residents who need extra support.
SoccerFest26, a free three-day event, opened Thursday at Wiggins Park along the Camden Waterfront.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Many hearts were heavy on Friday as Holy Name School in Camden, New Jersey, officially closed after 99 years. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright has the story, including alums opening a time capsule 25 years later.
101-year-old World War II veteran Paul Robbins returned to the Battleship New Jersey, the ship where he served as a young man and made memories that lasted a lifetime. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The City of Camden has ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after more than a dozen scrap yard fires at the facility triggered air pollution concerns in recent years.
