Rain, high gas prices frustrate South Jersey travelers over Memorial Day weekend
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
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Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area say they're changing their routines because of rising gas prices.
With gas prices surging because of the Iran war, some Philadelphia-area drivers say they plan to drive less.
President Trump has he wants to suspend the federal gas tax "for a period of time" as prices at the pump continue to rise. In the Philadelphia area, the average cost of gas is up to $4.62, 12 cents higher than the national average.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
A gallon of gas is up 22 cents in Philadelphia since the past week, and prices spiked 11 cents overnight in Delaware even as President Trump claims a deal with Iran is "possible." Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Gas prices climbed even higher in the Philadelphia area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with the Philadelphia 5-county average price now at $4.65 per gallon. Ray Strickland chats with rideshare drivers at a South Philly Wawa gas station who are hoping prices can decrease soon.
Gas prices in the Philadelphia area climbed to around $4.58 per gallon this week, according to data from AAA.
Drivers across the Philadelphia region say rising gas prices are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and raise concerns about future supply.
Gas prices jumped again overnight nationwide and the Delaware Valley. In the Philadelphia five-county area, the average price of gas is up to $4.58 a gallon, while in South Jersey the average is up to $4.47.
Drivers are waking up to a new national average of $4.46 for a gallon of gas as the war with Iran continues into its third month. In the Philadelphia 5-county area, the average price at the pump is up to $4.50.
The price of a gallon of gas jumped another 10 cents in the Philadelphia area overnight, bringing the city 5-county average to $4.44. The national average has jumped to $4.39 as the stalling negotiations with Iran led to a spike in oil prices. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area say filling up their gas tanks is painful as prices surge amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Drivers fueling up in Philadelphia on Thursday said the rising prices are hitting them hard. Reporter Dan Snyder has the latest prices and reaction from drivers.
Gas prices have seen a significant uptick over the past two days across the Delaware Valley, where the average price per gallon is well over $4. In the Philadelphia 5-county area, the average cost is up to $4.34 on April 29, more than 10 cents higher than the national average, according to AAA.
Drivers in Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia five-county area can expect to pay even more at the pump after gas prices shot up overnight.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
While gas prices have climbed amid the Iran war, Boyle introduced a plan to try to drive down the prices.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
Rising gas prices are affecting transportation-related businesses in the Philadelphia area such as Wingmom South PA and New Garden Flying Field.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Saturday, while bright and sunny, will be around 10 degrees cooler than it was on Friday.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Saturday will feel noticeably cooler than Friday in the wake of a surface cold front that will come through dry overnight. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
An 18-year-old is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening, police say. Ross DiMattei reports.
A fire ripped through an ice cream truck at a park along Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
South Jersey's Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews. Marcella Baietto reports.