Camden, NJ Braces For Worse Times After Gov. Christie Slashes Urban Aid
Last week's budget cuts from Trenton could leave financially distressed urban areas like Camden in serious trouble.
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Last week's budget cuts from Trenton could leave financially distressed urban areas like Camden in serious trouble.
Local food banks say they're still waiting for $2 million in funding from the Delaware River Port Authority, approved by the agency more than a year and a half ago but subsequently put on hold.
In the face of a shaky economy and changing tastes around the world, Campbell's Soup Company is cutting back.
City and federal officials vow to keep working until they know what started Sunday's latest major industrial fire in Camden, NJ.
The chiefs are worried that the county is moving too quickly towards consolidation and that their input isn't being considered.
The breast cancer organization "Komen for the Cure" has launched its first-ever initiative for breast health and cancer awareness aimed at Latina women in Camden County.
The investigation and clean-up continues in Camden, where the second major fire in a week took place on Saturday.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie has unveiled a plan that, if approved by the state legislature, would launch a five-year pilot program to form public/private partnerships to run public schools in New Jersey.
A new community garden just outside Campbell's Field will help teach some Camden, NJ teens about community service and entrepreneurship.
Tierra Pressley was killed outside a Camden bar, caught in the crossfire of what prosecutors dubbed a "Bloods initiation hit."
The La Salle University baseball team is in a dogfight for one of the six spots in this year's Atlantic-10 Tournament, and one big reason for their success has been sophomore closer Pat Christensen.
Meanwhile, the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals wants the Camden federal judge who heard this matter last week to consider the effect on Lewis' candidacy of a state-mandated, four-year residency requirement, and to decide whether it runs afoul of the US Constitution.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development wants the financially strapped city of Camden, NJ to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars for long-term projects that were never completed, and the city says it will comply.
"Well, today's exercise is part of an ongoing training for boat operations -- boarding and tactical maneuvering on large ships," said police lieutenant Stephen Jones.
The City of Camden is considering imposing a curfew on restaurants in an effort to cut down on late-night crime. But some business owners are threatening legal action to block it.
Camden County had laid off about one-sixth of its workforce in the name of economy.
Dozens of police and firefighters are back on the streets of Camden, NJ, two and a half months after they -- and many more of their colleagues -- were laid off. But how long they'll remain is an open question.
The owners of minor league baseball's Camden Riversharks are looking to bring on local partners to help run the team.
Camden Mayor Dana Redd said Thursday that she'll rehire 50 of the police officers and 15 firefighters laid off earlier this year amid a budget crisis in the city, which has seen a spike in crime.
New Jersey's state senate president made a surprise appearance on Wednesday morning at the regular meeting of the Delaware River Port Authority to promote a project long close to his heart.
There's a two-year limit on the grants, dubbed "SAFER," which amount to just over $5 million for Camden and just under $10 million for Atlantic City.
Corbett, as the board's new chairman, vowed to keep an open mind on things at the embattled bi-state agency.
New Jersey's attorney general today announced a major drug bust in South Camden with ties to a local street gang.
The company says it will invest $10 million over ten years with the goal of reducing childhood obesity and hunger in Camden by 50 percent.
The Camden County prosecutor's office is negotiating with county officials to try to stave off the furlough of more than a quarter of its staff.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Have your umbrella ready on Easter Sunday as a cold front moving through the area will bring widespread showers to the region.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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 United States crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued by U.S. forces. President Trump posted on social media Sunday morning that the service member was "seriously wounded."
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, said Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4. The department said funeral details will be shared at a later date.
Sunday will be mild but rainy throughout the day across the Delaware Valley, though showers will move out around mid-afternoon. The week starts cooler but we'll see plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will climb into the upper 70s and even 80s by next weekend.
The next round of car-free Sundays in Center City kicks off on April 5! For the next seven Sundays, 18th Street from Chestnut to Locust and Walnut Street from Broad to 19th will be closed to cars from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Can your dog really understand what you're saying to them? In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look at the research around our four-legged friends.