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Faith Johnson, an 18-year-old living with cerebral palsy, found her passion to be an author and motivational speaker at the Woodruff School in New Jersey.
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Faith Johnson, an 18-year-old living with cerebral palsy, found her passion to be an author and motivational speaker at the Woodruff School in New Jersey.
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Three men were killed in a crash early Sunday morning in Millville, New Jersey, police said.
The Middle Thorofare Bridge/Two Mile Bridge, which connects Wildwood Crest and Diamond Beach to Cape May, New Jersey, will be closed for the foreseeable future.
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.
