Work Begins on New Facility for a Growing Camden, NJ Charter School
The work on the historic "Wilson Building" will be a major milestone in the revitalization of the Cooper Street area.
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The work on the historic "Wilson Building" will be a major milestone in the revitalization of the Cooper Street area.
Boxing legend and light-heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins partnered with Price Rite to give away 500 turkeys for the holiday.
The students got the works: automotive technology fundamentals, learning about engine repair, brakes, suspensions, steering, and electrical systems.
"Employers are very much open to giving somebody a second chance," says Sean Hinnegan, a job developer for Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia.
CWA state president Hetty Rosenstein says security in the building where Coleman works has now been beefed up, but she's not sure for how long.
A man charged in the shooting death of a Camden woman has been arraigned on murder charges.
Camden has been without a single supermarket for more than a year, when a Pathmark closed.
This week Hadas takes a look at a new Mexican restaurant in King of Prussia, a beer-and-bacon festival in Old City, and some help coming to a Camden organization that feeds the hungry.
The governor noted that crime is down a lot since the new Camden County Police Metro Division took over patrols, and there are two major economic development projects in the works.
What the Camden Sohisticated Sisters drill team didn't know: there was a $10,000 donation provided by Queen Latifah. The segment airs today at 3pm on CBS-3.
The number of juvenile missing persons cases is on the rise in Camden, jumping more than 20-percent in the past year.
A car crashed into a fire truck then a New Jersey Transit Bus in Camden Saturday night.
Alexander Pagan was awakened from a sound sleep by Camden County sheriff's deputies and promptly placed in handcuffs.
Sixty students who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments spent two intense weeks studying with professional musicians from Camden's "Symphony in C."
Federal prosecutors say a former police officer who worked at a southern New Jersey college has admitted selling prescription painkillers to an undercover federal agent.
DRPA board member Eugene DePasquale, the Pennsylvania auditor general, attended the two-hour session by phone. He thinks the lack of public notice was a mistake.
An inch of rain puts Von Nieda Park, in Cramer Hill, underwater for days. Nearby streets and homes are also inundated.
Camden County spokesman Dan Keashen says 45 homeless people have been moved to shelters and to addiction treatment.
A Camden man has received a lengthy state prison term for a string of rapes in southern New Jersey.
A man who stole a police car a during a two-state chase will have to serve more time in prison.
Standing in the Camden High School gym, surrounded by banners that showcased the school's athletic achievements, the governor announced the state's formal partnership with the Center for Family Services' "Promise Neighborhoods" program.
DRPA board vice chair Jeffrey Nash suggests the agency can now afford to restore the discounts after tightening its belt elsewhere.
The governor noted it's been 13 months since the city and county took a bold step to, in his words, "repair and expand a broken system of law enforcement in a city that deserves better."
Over the years, this 15-acre park declined into a haven for drug dealing. Not anymore.
Starting next week, the pain of the ongoing PATCO track rehab project will spread to drivers who use the Ben Franklin Bridge.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
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 crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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.
West Chester Little League team returns home after being eliminated from Little League World Series.
The iconic Manayunk Wall, one of the toughest climbs on the course, will pose a major test for some of the world’s top cyclists competing in this weekend’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Police say victims are tricked into installing software and then a scammer claims they discovered the suspicious activity.
The lawsuit alleges students can access violent videos, gambling sites, social media and even pornography during school hours.
As back-to-school shopping costs continue to strain family budgets, more consumers are turning to thrift stores, resale platforms and hand-me-downs to stretch their dollars while reducing waste. Joshua Sidorowicz reports.