Early Thanksgiving traffic hits Philadelphia region, New Jersey
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
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Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
Parking lots at grocery stores throughout our area are packed as many rush to get the final items on their Thanksgiving lists. Ryan Hughes reports in Cherry Hill to see what last-minute shoppers are snatching off the shelves.
Some owners in Haddonfield feel especially confident this holiday season as the small businesses get ready for what they hope will be a busy shopping weekend.
Small businesses in our area are getting ready for what they hope will be a busy shopping weekend. Brandon Goldner explains why some owners in Haddonfield feel especially confident this holiday season.
In New Jersey, many drivers have already begun traveling to their Thanksgiving destinations, in spite of the rainy conditions. The state department of transportation is preparing with additional staff and careful monitoring this week.
Families who receive SNAP benefits got to shop for free canned items, fresh fruit and vegetables and turkeys inside The Neighborhood Center's gymnasium in Camden.
Crews are working to remove a huge pile of dirt from Camden, New Jersey's Bergen Square neighborhood. The project began in March and officials expect the pile to be gone by February.
The Neighborhood Center in Camden has been serving families for nearly 110 years
An enormous pile of illegally dumped, and potentially contaminated soil in Camden is in the final stages of removal. The city of Camden took action once it gained access to the property in the city's Bergen Square neighborhood.
The Durand School provided a safe and comforting environment for students with Autism to enjoy the Thanksgiving celebration.
New Jersey is prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants.
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is offering dogs for a temporary foster weekend for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Google Trends showed which Thanksgiving sides are the most sought-after in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
This has nothing to do with food but with dogs. Jessica Morrison, the animal shelter's executive director, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss what exactly they're looking for.
This morning is the time to get some shopping done or walk the dog because rain is coming later on Tuesday.
The fire broke out on Partridge Court just before midnight.
If SEPTA police officers head to the picket line, other area law enforcement agencies are positioned to step in and fill that void.
SEPTA and the police union are committed to working on the deal throughout the holiday week, if necessary, to keep officers off the picket line.
South Jersey Correspondent Brandon Goldner talked with some grateful and happy customers ahead of the holiday.
Jared Armstrong, a Philadelphia native who plays professional basketball in Israel, ran drills inside the gymnasium at the Politz Day School in Cherry Hill.
Armstrong, a professional basketball player from Philly who escaped the war in Israel, is making every second count, despite the timeout on the court.
The boat ran aground near Manasquan Inlet in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving weekend, people who live in New Jersey will be able to get beer or wine delivered straight to their door. But the permits only allow for deliveries at residences. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3R5gF5Z
After crashing into a restaurant and attempting to break into several homes in South Jersey Thursday, the suspect is in custody.
A 2-alarm fire destroyed several units at a condo complex in Voorhees Township on Thursday night, fire officials said.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
Three people were injured when a driver lost control and struck a utility pole as a fast-moving snow squall dropped a quick coating of snow across Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Philadelphia police said two people were killed in a triple shooting on a Northeast Philly block on Thursday.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.
Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
Three people were injured when a driver lost control and struck a utility pole as a fast-moving snow squall dropped a quick coating of snow across Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Philadelphia police said two people were killed in a triple shooting on a Northeast Philly block on Thursday.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
Three people were injured when a driver lost control and struck a utility pole as a fast-moving snow squall dropped a quick coating of snow across Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Philadelphia police said two people were killed in a triple shooting on a Northeast Philly block on Thursday.
Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.
Along with celebrating the new year, some Delaware Valley families are celebrating the arrival of new babies.
A group of teens helped find Rex and bring the adventurous wallaby home to Lots of Love Farm in South Jersey.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Pemberton Township Mayor Jack K. Tompkins is resigning this week, officials said.
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safe and returned.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
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.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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 cause of the fire in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood is under investigation.
The whipping winds on New Year's Day forced the Philadelphia Mummers Parade to postpone the String Band competition for the first time in the parade's 125-year history.
Two men were killed and a third was injured in a triple shooting on a residential block in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday morning, according to police.
A fast-moving snow squall dropped a quick coating of snow across the city Thursday morning.
A very Happy New Year to these babies born at Temple Women and Families Hospital and Penn Medicine Doylestown. These Philadelphia area hospitals welcomed the first newborns of 2026.