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.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
An infant has died following a serious crash involving an ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Sunday morning.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region could get hit with severe storms Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The long-running tradition dates back to 1771, making it older than the United States itself.
Are you looking to strengthen the bond with your cat? On today's Pet Project, we have some dos and don'ts to help keep your kitty purring. Animal advocate Carol Erickson has tips on the simple things you can do — and avoid — to build trust and keep your feline happy and healthy.
Sunday skies will be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 50s, but our NEXT Weather meteorologist Tammie Souza is tracking the threat for severe storms, flooding and even tornadoes on Monday evening.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ray Strickland is reporting from the scene of a serious crash involving an ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Sunday.