Camden Grocer Charged With Defrauding Food Stamp Program of $1 Million
It's alleged that Alexander Vargas, during the year 2012, would trade card transactions for cash at about 50 cents on the dollar, pocketing the rest.
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It's alleged that Alexander Vargas, during the year 2012, would trade card transactions for cash at about 50 cents on the dollar, pocketing the rest.
A new mobile produce van made its first stop on Wednesday, selling fruits and vegetables on the streets of Camden, NJ.
A reputed southern New Jersey street gang leader who admitted leading a narcotics network in Camden has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Police in Camden are investigating a shooting and stabbing that left two people hospitalized.
Camden is getting some big-league help to build two baseball fields for kids in the Cramer hill section.
Authorities say the former boyfriend of the victim stabbed her before stabbing himself.
In a city best known for its murder, pregnancy, and dropout rates, Tawanda Jones is changing those statistics by instilling pride, persistence, and hard work in Camden's youth.
The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. Saturday on Baird and Admiral Wilson Boulevards in Camden, New Jersey.
It's hoped that the new "Academy of Law and Public Safety" will provide recruits to the new countywide police force.
Police say an 80-year-old woman was carjacked after eating Easter breakfast with her family Sunday morning.
Father Felipe Doldan is from a parish in Buenos Aires that was visited regularly by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio before he became Pope Francis.
A southern New Jersey man has admitted he fatally shot a man and wounded a woman during a carjacking inside an Atlantic City casino parking garage.
Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding the suspects responsible for two separate murders that occurred in Camden County Tuesday.
Authorities say a 21-year-old man with autism and his caregiver are hospitalized after being shot by an off-duty Camden police officer Friday afternoon.
Police say a 38-year-old woman stabbed and severely burned in Camden Friday afternoon.
Musician and teacher Suzzette Ortiz is changing the game for her students in Camden, NJ, one song at a time.
Former LEAP Academy employee Mark Paoli alleges that school founder Gloria Bonilla-Santiago used him to do repairs on her home, on the taxpayers' dime.
Fresh off a pair of recent success stories in our region, New Jersey's "Guns For Cash" buyback program is branching out.
Police are searching for the gunman who shot a man in Camden, New Jersey Saturday morning.
New Jersey law enforcement officials have charged 36 people in what prosecutors say was a major heroin distribution ring in Camden.
An out-of-court settlement has been reached with plaintiffs suing the City of Camden over the actions of a band of corrupt former cops.
Camden's Fraternal Order of Police and community leaders promise to fight the plan to phase out the city's police department and convert it into a county-run Camden Metro Police Division.
There was no debate during the special meeting. The vote was 6-1.
The City of Camden, NJ has received the go-ahead to lay off all of its uniformed police officers, in a step toward creating a new, county-run police force.
Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing person who they believe is endangered.
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Police said students were moved to the middle school building next door after a possible bomb threat call was made directly to Haverford High School Wednesday morning.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Police said students were moved to the middle school building next door after a possible bomb threat call was made directly to Haverford High School Wednesday morning.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
Police said students were moved to the middle school building next door after a possible bomb threat call was made directly to Haverford High School Wednesday morning.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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.
A big prize is on the line for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing: $1.25 billion. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Chandler Lutz caught up with some people in South Philly who are hoping Lady Luck is on their side.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of two Iowa National Guardsmen who were killed in Syria over the weekend. The Pentagon said Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar were ambushed by an ISIS gunman in Palmyra on Saturday. A civilian interpreter was also killed.
The team at American Airlines is helping support families in need during the holiday season by collecting gifts and spreading joy alongside the Salvation Army.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday, officials say.
Mothers In Charge founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight stopped by CBS News Philadelphia to share how the Joy of Sharing campaign makes a difference in the lives of children impacted by loss during the holiday season.