Wildfire in Wharton State Forest 90% contained, fire officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said fireworks sparked the blaze.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said fireworks sparked the blaze.
Families in South Jersey cooled off at the splash pad at Fasola Park in Deptford Monday afternoon.
The Tea Time Hill Wildfire, which has burned 4,000 acres of South Jersey's Wharton State Forest, was started by fireworks, according to the New Jersey State Forest Service.
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan, which provides a blueprint for the state to address hotter temperatures. It includes adding cooling centers and bus shelters to protect residents in the summer months.
In this week's edition of Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey heads to South Jersey where a former police officer has turned welding into a charitable act.
The "Tea Time Hill Wildfire" burning in South Jersey's Wharton State Forest was caused by fireworks, according to the New Jersey State Forest Service.
A wildfire that started burning in Wharton State Forest on July 5has grown to 4,000 acres but remains 65% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Sunday.
Aside from being an island, Brigantine has so many unique features that set it apart from other beach towns in South Jersey. Check it out!
Certified lifeguards with the Brigantine Beach Patrol are preparing rookies for if they ever have to save someone who is stranded at sea.
Today's dangerous hot weather around the Philadelphia region has triggered an Excessive Heat Warning, which is the highest level of heat alert
A memorial will be held for a boy who died on his first day at camp in Burlington County, New Jersey. In Philadelphia, police are still investigating the motive for a mass shooting that wounded eight people and killed 1. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines and Tammie Souza has an update on the hot weather conditions around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware today.
Kerri Corrado reports.
A Brigantine man is on a mission to keep the city's beaches and streets clean of trash, but to accomplish his goal, he first needed to figure out a way to get people's attention.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation though the NJFFS says 99% of forest fires in New Jersey are caused by people.
A Brigantine man is on a mission to keep the city's beaches and streets clean of trash. But to do so, he needed to figure out how to bring attention to the problem.
Brigantine's lifeguards watch over nearly five miles of coastline at the Jersey Shore. And while they know their work is important and could potentially save a life, it's also a great job. Howard Monroe chats with a young lifeguard following in his grandfather's footsteps and the new beach patrol chief who's been reporting to Brigantine Beach Patrol headquarters for 42 years.
People packed the beach and boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and see the fireworks. More fireworks are scheduled for Sunday.
People in Atlantic City were trickling off the beach Thursday evening and looking ahead to the 10 p.m. fireworks show. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Dozens of new American citizens participated in a naturalization ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey on July 4 in Camden.
The VA has an entire website dedicated to helping veterans cope and prepare for fireworks because the loud sounds and flashing lights can trigger bad memories of combat. Liz Crawford reports.
Lifeguards in Ocean City, New Jersey, are watching the water as hundreds of thousands hit the beach for the Fourth of July holiday. They advise caution as there could be strong rip currents.
Families and workers in Ocean City, New Jersey, said it's great to see the beach and boardwalk crowded for the Fourth of July.
Nauti has a 4th of July themed "firecracker doughnut" and Johnson's Popcorn is celebrating 50 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk. With plenty of people headed down the Jersey Shore for Independence Day Wakisha Bailey is checking in with busy local businesses.
At Ocean City Coffee Company on the Jersey Shore, the business is ready for an influx of customers in town for the holiday weekend. Wakisha Bailey reports from a busy Shore destination.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Community Legal Services offers free help to low-income residents in the city, including applying for home heating assistance programs.
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
A coastal storm may brush by the Jersey Shore on Sunday and drop some snow, or potentially miss the Philly area entirely.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Community Legal Services offers free help to low-income residents in the city, including applying for home heating assistance programs.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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.
The 18% tax was originally enacted to help Johnstown recover after the Great Flood of 1889.
The governor is calling on the legislature to send a bill to his desk banning phones from the start of class to the time students leave for home.
The passenger of a car in Georgetown, Delaware was left with cuts on their face after a chunk of ice flew off a large truck and smashed into their windshield.
CBS News Philadelphia captured multiple vehicles encased in ice on North Front Street in the city's Fishtown neighborhood.
With the bitter cold settling in across the Philadelphia region, many families are struggling to keep up with rising utility bills — or worse, dealing with a heater that suddenly stops working. Advocates say many people don't know they can qualify for multiple programs, and that some programs can cover important repairs. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with plenty of tips to keep your home warm and your bills covered.