Camden County Musters Some Work-Release Prisoners To Shovel Sidewalks of Eldery and Infirm
"They are all nonviolent, which I really want to stress," notes county freeholder Michelle Gentek, who oversees the program.
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"They are all nonviolent, which I really want to stress," notes county freeholder Michelle Gentek, who oversees the program.
Once the snow started coming down, people across the Delaware Valley were out shoveling, trying to keep up with it.
Philadelphia's immigration advocates held a press conference Wednesday demanding that Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf veto the bill.
Hadas has news of a new pizza spot in Ardmore, a center city restaurant that combines Italian cuisine and culture, and an Old City coffee shop where "local" is the byword.
On Saturday, March 28, Talking Stick Learning Center, a homeschool resource center in Northwest Philadelphia, is holding its 2nd annual 5K Walk at Awbury Arboretum.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Wednesday evening, March 4, 2015.
Years ago, a Strawberry Mansion woman told her grown son that he and other men needed to do something to improve the community. He decided she was right. He started spreading brotherly love in a place dear to his heart.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Wednesday, March 4, 2015.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
The victim's family says they applied community pressure that forced the gunman to turn himself in.
Today, a ceremony was held at Drexel University's College of Medicine, where two breast cancer research programs are benefitting this year from the refund checkoff program.
The report, commissioned by Pres. Obama, calls for external, independent investigations and outside prosecutors when police use deadly force.
The museum has called the Granite Run Mall home for nearly two years. But the mall has been sold, and will be demolished to make way for a town center.
Zelda Westbrook, mother of beloved former Philadelphia Eagles' running back Brian Westbrook, read Dr. Seuss' "Wacky Wednesday" to a group of kindergartners.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Monday, March 2, 2015.
This successful Philadelphia tax attorney wanted to create an innovative way to help those in need. So she and her tech-savvy husband Shawn came up with a smartphone app to do that.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Sunday, March 1, 2015.
The New Hope Historical Society is behind Let's Visit New Hope, inspired by a group of second grade students who were surveyed about what they were interested in.
Trayvon's father was at Arcadia University Saturday evening for an event celebrating his son's life.
Dozens of people marched in Bridgeton, New Jersey Saturday to protest a recent fatal shooting involving police.
Hundreds of people bundled up Saturday morning to watch the Mummers strut on Main Street
For two years of his life, from 1948 to 1950, Martin Luther King Junior lived at a now-dilapidated home in the 700-block of Walnut Street.
Middle schoolers at St. Anthony of Padua helped make heart-shaped pillows for Children at Cooper Hospital.
Some high school students in Camden who dropped out or have fallen years behind in their studies get another shot at graduation.
The first in a series of four events called "Shake it Up Saturdays" begins this weekend at The Market and Shops at Comcast Center.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral strain while lifting before training camp, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
Since opening in 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo has become an oasis of conservation, education, and, of course, Philly pride.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral strain while lifting before training camp, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
City Councilmember Rue Landau wants to curb junk fees in Philadelphia by requiring businesses to disclose fees up front and prove "cost justification" for fees they wish to keep.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Lauren Taylor, who trains at the CrossFit King of Prussia gym, won the Fittest Adaptive Athlete on Earth Award at the CrossFit Games in California.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard suffered a pectoral strain while lifting before training camp, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
The varsity and JV football seasons were canceled in Cheltenham, just outside Philadelphia, amid the investigation.
Sandy Alcantara pitched a four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
While much less active than Tuesday's strong storms that included damaging winds and flooding, there could be some shower and storm activity in the Philadelphia region on Wednesday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Whether they're added on to your rent, concert tickets or even parking, junk fees can quickly add up, and they often don't show themselves until the last moment of a transaction. There's now a push to get rid of junk fees. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the In Your Corner podcast.
The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates on July 1, 1874. Ever since, it's been an oasis of conservation, education and, of course, Philly pride. Now it's celebrating the nation's 250th with new features, including the Zoo360 trail, a Ferris wheel and more. Nikki DeMentri reports.
An error that resulted in about 6,600 people being improperly registered to vote in New Jersey is now being resolved.
Police in Japan have released new video showing the wreckage inside a mall in Kumamoto Prefecture. Eight people have been pulled from the rubble and four workers remain missing. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.