New Jersey State Police to be led by a woman for 1st time in over 100 years
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as Superintendent of the New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force. Hengemuhle will be Acting Superintendent while she awaits confirmation by the New Jersey Senate.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
Families came together to break bread in the spirit of Thanksgiving at the 19th annual Holiday Meals for Heroes event. Josh Sanders reports from Plymouth Meeting.
A Philadelphia man has died after he hit a curb and was thrown off his motorcycle while riding on I-676 South in Camden, New Jersey State Police said.
New Jersey State Police have released a photo of a hospital gown that they say a woman who was found dead in late August was wearing.
A former bowling alley owner, once convicted of burning down a rival, was found guilty of plotting to kill several New Jersey officials.
A New Jersey State Police sergeant fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend before killing himself, Hunterdon County prosecutors say.
A New Jersey State Police detective shot and killed a man in Berlin Township Tuesday, the attorney general's office said.
An investigation is underway after a New Jersey State Police detective shot and killed a man on Haddon Avenue in Berlin Township, Camden County, the attorney general's office said.
The FBI is asking for help identifying a bike-riding bandit in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Police said he threatened the teller with a gun and demanded money, and then took off on the blue bike. No one was hurt. Anyone with information to call the FBI Newark or the New Jersey State police in Bridgeton.
The skeletal remains, including a skull, were found on a number of South Jersey beaches between 1995 and 2013.
New Jersey State Police said a teen driving a stolen Kia lost control on Sewall Road, went off the road and crashed into multiple trees.
New Jersey State Police are looking for a man wanted for trying to abduct a girl outside of her home Sunday morning in Morris River Township in Cumberland County.
New Jersey State Police said they believe human remains found in the Belleplain State Forest on Dec. 22 belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic woman.
Not assignedNew Jersey State Police are looking for help identifying human remains found in the Belleplain State Forest earlier this month. NJSP said the remains, which they believe belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic woman, were found in Dennis Township, Cape May County on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Mayors in southern New Jersey are looking for answers about drone sightings in the skies over their communities.
New Jersey leaders and residents have questions about a number of drones that have been seen overhead in recent weeks.
South Jersey mayors on Wednesday were frustrated after they said they didn't learn anything new during a meeting about drone sightings over their communities.
Newly obtained police bodycam video shows Sean Higgins' arrest after the crash that killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
CBS News Philadelphia obtained the bodycam video of Sean Higgins' arrest by the New Jersey State Police. Higgins is the alleged drunk driver who fatally hit NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew while they were biking in South Jersey in late August. A judge extended time to indict Higgins after a recent court appearance on Nov. 12.
The "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned several acres in Hainesport, Burlington County is under investigation as a suspicious fire, New Jersey State Police announced Thursday.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
Four men from Philadelphia were arrested by New Jersey State Police in connection with an organized cargo theft ring that stole meat, seafood and alcohol off trailers along the New Jersey Turnpike.
New Jersey State Police announced an arrest a day after schools were closed due to "armed individuals at large in Dennis Township."
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
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 popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
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.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
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.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
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.
Villanova University's men's and women's basketball teams are both in the NCAA Tournament, and on Wednesday the school gave them a sendoff. Both teams play Friday, with the women taking on Texas Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the men taking on Utah State in San Diego. Our Pat Gallen caught up with women's head coach Denise Dillon as the cheerleaders and marching band bid the Wildcats good luck out west.
Wrigley Field in Chicago. Fenway Park in Boston. Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sports playgrounds, which have stood the test of time. In Philadelphia, there is the Palestra, known as much for the history it has witnessed as the memories and lives it helped shape. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis has the story.
A comfortable weekend is in store after a chilly Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures in the 30s. On the bright side, there's more sunshine and less wind than Tuesday, and spring starts on Friday! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Philadelphia is the hub of America250 events this year, and plenty of sports history will be made in 2026 too. The festivities kick off with four games in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wakisha Bailey reports from center court.
A sinkhole opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and East Wishart streets. The Philadelphia Water Department said the hole was so large that one of its trucks got stuck in the road.