Homeless man's campfire sparks Atlantic City boardwalk fire, prosecutor says
Dozens of firefighters battled a fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, officials said.
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Dozens of firefighters battled a fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, officials said.
The food court has been evacuated at Voorhees Town Center because of a fire Friday evening. Firefighters are on the roof of the building. There are no reports of any injuries at this time.
Investigators say a 67-year-old homeless man was killed in Thursday night's fire underneath the Central Pier and an arcade was also damaged. The boardwalk fire started around 7 p.m. between Tennessee Avenue and St. James Place. Ryan Hughes talked to business owners on the pier after they got a look at the aftermath.
Friday is a mostly cloudy day, but some showers could pop up in the evening right around the first pitch of the Phillies home game against the Chicago White Sox.
Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here. Here are some events in the Philadelphia area to celebrate the Berks County native's latest record.
After a fire broke out on the Atlantic City boardwalk Thursday night, more than 50 firefighters worked for hours to get the blaze under control.
Residents of Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, are protesting the potential demolition of their community's Town Hall.
Residents are fighting to save Tabernacle Town Hall, a historic building in Burlington County, New Jersey. Officials say the 150-year-old building is unsafe.
While the Battleship New Jersey is docked in South Philly for critical hull maintenance work, CBS Philadelphia got a tour of a "historic homecoming for the battleship."
CBS News Philadelphia got a first-hand look at the important work being done while the Battleship New Jersey, America's most decorated battleship, is dry-docked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
A bus driver in South Jersey is being hailed as a hero after her bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway while taking kids home from school Wednesday. Her calm and quick thinking got all 10 students off the bus unharmed.
It won't rain much Thursday but there could be chances of a light drizzle, especially early. Temperatures are cooler than usual with a high of only 57 degrees in Philadelphia.
Ten students and their bus driver were able to escape unharmed from a school bus fire in Upper Township, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon. The fire is under investigation.
There's a renewed push to get the word out that free and low-cost health insurance coverage is available to New Jersey children. The Camden Coalition joined with lawmakers, health care workers, and community groups at KIPP Hatch Elementary School in Camden. They call the initiative "Cover All Kids."
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez could end up blaming his wife during his federal corruption trial. According to newly unsealed court documents, the senator plans to testify that his wife led him to believe nothing illegal was taking place. The senator's trial is scheduled to begin next month.
Collingswood police and Camden County officials are investigating a group of students who allegedly formed a "White Student Union."
Collingswood High School is conducting an active harassment, intimidation and bullying investigation after an alleged racial bias incident. Local law enforcement is also investigating.
A body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Chopper 3 went over a house fire in Pemberton, New Jersey Tuesday. It started around 11:30 a.m. on the 400 block of White Pine Court. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control.
The mayor of Atlantic City will not resign after he and his wife, the city's superintendent of schools, were charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter, according to his lawyer.
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are everywhere and can linger permanently in air, water and soil. In response, Aqua New Jersey just unveiled a new water treatment system to help remove them from drinking water.
CBS News Philadelphia went on a tour Tuesday to an important spot vital to fighting fires and became the first line of defense before crews made their way to the railroad flames.
Water utility company, Aqua New Jersey, cut the ribbon on Monday for a new water treatment system in Lawrenceville designed to capture and remove PFAS. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are everywhere and can linger permanently in air, water and soil. In response, Aqua New Jersey just unveiled a new water treatment system to help remove them from drinking water.
So far this year, there have been 277 wildfires in New Jersey. Nearly 300 acres burned and this could just be the beginning. Nikki DeMentri reports an important spot that’s vital to fighting fires and became the first line of defense before crews made their way to the railroad flames.
A big coastal storm delivers coastal flooding risk and very gusty winds to the shore points.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
A big coastal storm delivers coastal flooding risk and very gusty winds to the shore points.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial Saturday.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia is marking one year since the tragic Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Jan. 31, 2025.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial Saturday.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
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.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
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.
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.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
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.
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.
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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.
A wreath is placed near the area where a medical jet crashed exactly one year ago in Northeast Philadelphia. Joe Holden reports.
Philadelphia has not had a temperature above freezing since 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, and our below-freezing stretch will continue through the weekend. Andrew Kozak reports.
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field, giving performers and families a long-anticipated moment to celebrate a time-honored tradition. Eva Andersen reports.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia gathered for a memorial honoring the victims and the neighborhood forever changed after last year's deadly medical plane crash. Joe Holden reports.
One year ago, six people aboard a medical jet and two people on the ground were killed when the plane crashed near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. Saturday evening, the city will remember the victims and celebrate the recovery from the tragedy. Ray Strickland reports.