100-year-old N.J. woman shares secret of long life during birthday celebration
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
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From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Lillian Crooks credits her long life to just being herself and letting God lead her.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
One person was shot near Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, early Sunday morning, police said. No students were involved, but some said the incident raises safety concerns on campus.
Glassboro Public Schools is using ZeroEyes, a video analytics program with artificial intelligence that can detect firearms within view of any camera equipped with its software.
A school district in South Jersey is now using an artificial intelligence system designed to detect weapons and prevent a mass shooting.
A Glassboro man was charged with theft after being accused of taking money from a patient while working as an EMT in April.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
An out-of-control truck slams right into a South Jersey home in Woodbury Heights. Emergency crews are trying to prevent the badly damaged home from collapsing. The truck hit the home so hard that it knocked it off its foundation. Joe Holden reports the latest.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Three teens were killed in a crash on Route 55 in Glassboro, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon, officials say.
Smoke poured from this home on Marion Street in Elk Township near Glassboro around 8 Thursday morning. You can see the smoke flowing from every window. Officials said they are in the initial stage of the investigation into what caused the fire. No word yet on any injuries.
Smoke could be seen billowing from a home on the 500 block of Marion Street in Elk Township, near Glassboro, on Thursday.
South Jersey communities are still feeling the effects of heavy smoke from the Pheasant Run Wildfire in Glassboro that blanketed the region over the weekend.
Crews are battling multiple wildfires burning across New Jersey, including at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area.
Thousands of students said goodbye to their families as they stepped into college life at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.
The store was forced to throw out the entire barrel of pickles following the incident, police said.
This week, the CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of snow and fridge temperatures and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events around the city.
A blood drive in Glassboro, New Jersey, on Monday collected donations for people who have sickle cell disease, which mainly affects African Americans.
A blood drive Monday at the Church of St. Bridget gathered donations for people with sickle cell disease.
This week, a funeral was held for fallen Philadelphia officer Richard Mendez, an investigation discovered there are no cameras inside the parking garages and much more.
A group of 32 Rowan University students will produce and broadcast Delaware Blue Coats games.
Two legacy sisters share why they're proud to be a part of Rowan University
Coach Demetrius Poles died Saturday from heart failure at the age of 50.
Poles died of heart failure Saturday at 50 years old.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
After a beautiful Saturday, expect more of the same Sunday, with windier conditions in the afternoon.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Demolition work will resume Sunday morning at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
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.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The Eagles are acquiring Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
We turn the temperature on high with a taste of summer. All next week our highs will be in the 80s and possibly a few records in the 90s mid-week. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry. Ryan Hughes reports.
The Philadelphia Ironworkers Local 401 has identified the worker killed and the two presumed dead after a parking garage partially collapsed on Wednesday in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia. Ryan Hughes reports.
Hundreds of community members and firefighters gathered Saturday at Fleetwood Area High School to honor Walnuttown Fire Company Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman in Berks County. Eva Andersen reports.
Sunshine will prevail with slightly above-average temperatures in the mid-60s. Nights will be comfortable as well with lows in the 40s. Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.