Fire at Pine Hill apartment building destroys 16 units, displaces at least 26
An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
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An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
After a devastating fire rips through an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, we’re learning about the simple mistake that likely sparked the massive inferno. Officials said an improperly discarded cigarette fell onto debris on a balcony and the flames started spreading in Camden County. Ryan Hughes reports.
Plans to build a new resort at the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, are taking shape. The new owner confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia that his team at ICONA Resorts presented the plans to the Boardwalk Merchants Association. Those plans call for a new 252-room hotel that will be called, "Icona in Wonderland."
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as the state continues to experience dry weather.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.
New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.
The former soldier accused of driving drunk and killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew appeared in Salem County Court on Tuesday. Sean Higgins has been in jail since Aug. 29. That's when prosecutors said he struck and killed the brothers as they rode their bikes on Route 551 in Oldman’s Township. The judge said a plea deal is not on the table.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
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.
On Veterans Day, we give gratitude to those who served. But doctors say the holiday can trigger difficult emotions for some vets and we need to be sensitive to their needs.
The hateful message was spread across a woman's fence in Lawnside, a predominantly Black town in Camden County.
The racist message is under investigation as a hate crime, Lawnside police said.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Officials said the woman's body was found in Waltman Park in Millville, New Jersey by a jogger early the morning of Nov. 9.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Low-hanging wildfire smoke set off alarms and carbon monoxide detectors Sunday as fire danger remains "extreme" across New Jersey.
As crews battle multiple wildfires in New Jersey, residents say the smoky, hazy conditions are starting to take a toll.
Thankfully, we'll see some relief with rain returning Sunday late afternoon through the evening meaning this is the first measurable rainfall since the end of September!
Prosecutors have charged a man with arson in connection with a wildfire in Jackson Township that broke out on Wednesday and has burned 350 acres.
Crews are battling multiple wildfires burning across New Jersey, including at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area.
Saturday will be another dry day however the winds will not be as strong and the humidity levels will not be quite as low.
Firefighters are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning, meaning conditions are ripe for more wildfires.
One Philadelphia restaurant owner says the high cost of gas could show up in the price of your next hamburger. Here's why.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
Police say Shakur Nichols is one of the suspects wanted in Center City Philadelphia robberies involving an AR-15-style rifle.
A ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport expired as airports in the Northeast deal with delays and cancellations amid an equipment outage.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
A ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport expired as airports in the Northeast deal with delays and cancellations amid an equipment outage.
One Philadelphia restaurant owner says the high cost of gas could show up in the price of your next hamburger. Here's why.
Police say Shakur Nichols is one of the suspects wanted in Center City Philadelphia robberies involving an AR-15-style rifle.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
One Philadelphia restaurant owner says the high cost of gas could show up in the price of your next hamburger. Here's why.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
Police say Shakur Nichols is one of the suspects wanted in Center City Philadelphia robberies involving an AR-15-style rifle.
A ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport expired as airports in the Northeast deal with delays and cancellations amid an equipment outage.
A South Philadelphia homeowner says a series of unexpected package deliveries turned out to be something far more concerning than a shipping mistake.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will undergo an MRI after he missed most of Sunday's 24-20 comeback win over the Titans with a stinger, according to multiple reports.
Jeffery Simmons gave Jalen Hurts bulletin board material heading into Week 2, and the Eagles quarterback responded with a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter to beat the Titans.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Jalen Hurts tossed a game-winning touchdown pass to Darius Cooper to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tennessee Titans, 24-20, Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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.
A Philadelphia firefighter is facing disciplinary action after a bizarre call on the city's fire radio system this weekend. Someone called asking for a reward for finding a radio in a bathroom at a McDonald's in the city.
Gas prices remain elevated across the region, putting pressure on restaurants that rely on deliveries of food and other supplies. At one restaurant in Center City Philadelphia, higher transportation costs are adding to the price of ingredients. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
A group is preying on people wearing flashy, high-end jewelry in Philadelphia, and police said the alleged robbers are using some serious firepower. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility, a family spokesperson confirmed to CBS LA. Gerber was 27.
A judge has set a hearing for Wednesday afternoon on a temporary restraining order after CNN, MS Now, and Politico have filed a lawsuit over President Trump banning the news organizations. It comes as Mr. Trump heads to the United Nations General Assembly, and TV network pool cameras will not be there to document his travel.