Lead contamination concerns grow after toxins found at Trenton school playground
Concerns are growing over lead contamination in Trenton after the toxin was found this week on a school playground and at more than 100 properties.
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Concerns are growing over lead contamination in Trenton after the toxin was found this week on a school playground and at more than 100 properties.
There are growing concerns over lead contamination in Trenton on Thursday. It was found this week on a school playground and at more than 100 properties. Ryan Hughes reports.
Delran Township leaders started a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Delran Township Municipal Building Wednesday night to discuss steps to mitigate future flooding.
Delran Township officials are holding a meeting Wednesday to discuss issues facing homeowners recovering from major flooding three weeks ago. Brandon Goldner reports.
There could be some traffic issues in Camden County later Wednesday. The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound in Bellmawr will be closed.
The average toll for cars on the New Jersey Turnpike will increase by 15 cents, and on the Garden State Parkway, the average toll will jump about 5 cents.
Members of the squad Camden High School's cheerleading team joined CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday to discuss last weekend's win.
There are clouds and mild temperatures across the Philadelphia region today and chances of sprinkles.
One lane is closed on the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and it will stay closed for 10 months.
Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted to social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School.
TomTom's annual Traffic Index for 2023 shows Philadelphia's traffic is the eighth-worst in the country, behind New York.
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, wants to "neuter your ex" to help control the stray pet population in the community.
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, is offering to name a feral cat after a donor's ex and then neuter or spay the cat in question.
There are some clouds in the sky, but we're in for a stretch of dry and calm weather in the Philadelphia region.
Sgt. William Jerome Rivers lived in Georgia, but he was originally from Willingboro, New Jersey.
After three failed attempts, legislation to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos cleared a New Jersey Senate committee Monday. Casino workers cheered the vote in Trenton.
One of three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone attack over on Sunday in Jordan is from the Philadelphia region.
Sgt. William Jerome Rivers is a South Jersey native. He was one of three people killed on Sunday in a drone strike in Jordan.
Officials in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are investigating complaints about a foul odor residents have noticed.
Gloucester County Emergency Management is investigating complaints of a foul odor that has occasionally been blanketing parts of the county over the last few days.
Chopper 3 was over the scene on Gaither Drive just off Fellowship Road. Mount Laurel police told CBS News Philadelphia Gaither Drive is closed in both directions.
N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez is facing bribery and fraud charges that involve Egypt and Qatar.
The week ahead advertises very minimal chances for precipitation, but a midweek clipper system could bring a little rain or snow.
The eastbound lane of the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey will close for several months starting Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit plans on holding 10 public hearings starting on March 4 in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
After a beautiful Saturday, expect more of the same Sunday, with windier conditions in the afternoon.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
Demolition work began Saturday at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry.
Joint funeral services for Jeffory Buck and Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman.
Demolition work will resume Sunday morning at the parking garage that partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to boost the Phillies over the Diamondbacks, ending a three-game losing streak.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 as the 76ers beat the Pacers to snap a three-game skid.
Trea Turner leaves tying run at third baseas the Phillies lose to the Diamondbacks after starting the game with a 4-0 lead.
The Eagles are acquiring Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
We turn the temperature on high with a taste of summer. All next week our highs will be in the 80s and possibly a few records in the 90s mid-week. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry. Ryan Hughes reports.
The Philadelphia Ironworkers Local 401 has identified the worker killed and the two presumed dead after a parking garage partially collapsed on Wednesday in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia. Ryan Hughes reports.
Hundreds of community members and firefighters gathered Saturday at Fleetwood Area High School to honor Walnuttown Fire Company Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr., who were killed last weekend in a crash while searching for a missing woman in Berks County. Eva Andersen reports.
Sunshine will prevail with slightly above-average temperatures in the mid-60s. Nights will be comfortable as well with lows in the 40s. Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.