NEXT Weather Alert: Rip current risks and Sunday downpours
We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
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We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
The Category 1 hurricane is expected to kick up the threat of rip currents and make for a rough surf at the Jersey Shore. We're following up with a South Jersey business owner with loved ones who rode out Ernesto in Puerto Rico. We first introduced you to her earlier this week. Nikki DeMentri found out what's next for her family.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
Even though Hurricane Ernesto is still hundreds of miles away, the Ventnor City Beach Patrol anticipates swimming will be restricted to waist-deep water this weekend, if allowed at all.
New Jersey beaches are starting to see the effects of Hurricane Ernesto. Some beach patrols says the swells are about two to four feet high and they’re expected to substantially increase over the weekend. Madeleine Wright reports.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
The latest weather forecast includes multiple rounds of weekend rain, heavier on Sunday, when a NEXT Weather Alert is in effect.
The Willingboro Police Department stepped up to help a young boy who loves Spider-Man following an unfortunate crime.
A young boy in Willingboro, Burlington County, had his Spider-Man wallet thrown into a bush and nearly emptied after his mother's car was broken into. The local police department then stepped up to help the 8-year-old.
Travelers who use New Jersey Transit will be riding for free for one week this summer. The Transit Fare Holiday was announced by Governor Phil Murphy as a thank-you to customers. Rides will be free from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. Fares will be waived for all modes of transportation.
Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.
City leaders say 30,000 to 35,000 tons of material are dumped illegally each year, which costs Camden about $ 4 million to clean it up.
New Jersey is about to get a new U.S. Senator. Sources tell CBS News that Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former Chief of Staff George Helmy to replace Democratic Senator Bob Menendez. Menendez is resigning on Tuesday after he was convicted on federal corruption charges. Helmy would represent New Jersey in the Senate until January 3 of next year when a newly elected senator would take over.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
The Washington Township Police Department in New Jersey is seeing a rise in popularity for its "Vacation Watch Program," which dispatches officers to check on the homes of residents on vacation.
No injuries have been reported in the fire, according to the Sea Isle City Fire Department.
A New Jersey resident is worried about her friends and family in Puerto Rico after Ernesto slammed the island.
A video posted by Washington Township Police highlighting its new "Vacation Watch Program" is going viral. The video has received 63,000 views on Facebook and more than 1,000 likes.
The Camden County Health Department has this mobile van in a number of locations aiming to get uninsured children vaccinated for free. Stephanie Stahl reports.
More than 100 kids took part in the ZAC Foundation's Water Safety Camp at the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, over 100 kids in Camden County, New Jersey, learned to swim at the ZAC Foundation's Water Safety Camp.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
The Clydesdale horses will be back in the Philadelphia area once again when they stop in Margate, New Jersey on Aug. 15.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
President Trump called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous" on Monday after Iran dismissed his claim that talks with the U.S. were set to restart.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
Police in Darby Township are looking for Armani Tyrell Waite in connection with the shooting at Walmart that wounded one employee.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Marisa Penate bought a brand-new Toyota Sienna to transport her four young grandchildren. A recall left her terrified of driving it.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
An 18-year-old man was found dead inside a car submerged in a quarry in Spring Township Sunday, the Berks County Coroner's Office said.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The remains of a man were found in a marshy meadow area next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine in 1982.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown 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.
Monday is the first full week of training camp for the Philadelphia Eagles, and despite the morning rain moving all activities inside, the energy was high. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
August is Black Business Month. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell has more on a local eye doctor who is making an impact in his community.
Josh Sidorowicz is in your corner with what you should know if your car gets recalled -- and can't be repaired right away.
The tree fell onto the car and a pickup tree on Lankenau Avenue during Sunday's storms.
Wakisha Bailey shows us the latest production titled "KOLD" focuses on humanity amid the impacts of ICE enforcement, in this week's Spreading the Love.