Food banks preparing for "onslaught of people" who won't receive SNAP payments
Many food pantries in the Philadelphia region said they're serving more people now than at the height of the pandemic amid the government shutdown.
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Many food pantries in the Philadelphia region said they're serving more people now than at the height of the pandemic amid the government shutdown.
A New Jersey middle school that has been closed due to extensive water damage will be closed for a while longer, officials said last week.
At the Food Bank of South Jersey, volunteers spent part of Wednesday working to meet the growing demand. They helped pack boxes of food for the food bank's 300 community partners.
Giggles and smiles from 2-year-old Taim Ahmad are lighting up the playroom at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins, the man charged in the fatal drunk driving crash that killed hockey stars Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau last year, are asking for a judge to throw out some of the evidence.
An Atlantic City police officer is being praised for his bravery after diving into chilly bay waters to save an injured dog.
An Atlantic City police officer is being praised for his bravery after diving into chilly bay waters to save an injured dog earlier this month. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei reports.
Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, has broken its record for most meals in a day, and could break that record again if SNAP is not funded.
Cathedral Kitchen in South Jersey regularly sees a spike in meals served toward the end of the month, as families' EBT cards run low. On those busy days, they might serve around 640 meals. On Monday, they hit an all-time record of 800 meals served in a day, and served 700 on Tuesday. Wakisha Bailey chats with Chef Naimah Rutling and Executive Director Carrie Kitchen-Santiago as they prepared to open for another busy day.
New Jersey is one of 25 states suing the Trump administration for not funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins CBS News Philadelphia live with an explanation of what the suit aims to accomplish and why it was filed. "SNAP funds food for some of the most vulnerable Americans...there is no more critical program than SNAP," Platkin said.
Winslow Township Middle School hasn't had in-person learning since Sept. 24, and it will be a while longer before the school can reopen.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be breezy, and storms will arrive at night to bring widespread wind and rain to the Delaware Valley.
K9 Ron was sworn in to his new job with the police department in Delran, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
Philadelphia Eagles rookie Jihaad Campbell and mascot Swoop visited kids and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey Tuesday.
Salt water taffy was created in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the late 1800s.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and several other states are suing the Trump administration over the looming suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.
N.J. food pantries say they're in "uncharted territory" as a disruption in SNAP benefits looms due to the government shutdown.
More than 130,000 people rely on SNAP to help put food on the table in the southern part of New Jersey, according to the Food Bank of South Jersey. With the pause in benefits just days away, food pantries across our area are mobilizing and preparing to try to help families in need.
The Philadelphia region can expect some clouds and temperatures in the 50s Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Water Department's pipes and sewer systems continue to dump raw sewage into rivers and creeks, a new report says.
Anu, a bulldog, has the most common form of canine skin cancer, and she underwent the new radiation therapy that uses radio gel.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
The new kind of treatment places radiation directly into cancerous tumors, so there's limited damage to nearby tissue.
With SNAP benefits expected to stop in just a few days, CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner with what you need to know and how to get help in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A spokesperson for the FBI Philadelphia Field Office said the agency was conducting "court-authorized law enforcement activity" in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after he allegedly met a student at Abington Township Senior High School and assaulted her.
Through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more across Philadelphia.
Richard and Rita Zajko were killed inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
A quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday, June 21, killed two men and injured two others, police said.
Richard and Rita Zajko were killed inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after he allegedly met a student at Abington Township Senior High School and assaulted her.
Through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more across Philadelphia.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
A quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday, June 21, killed two men and injured two others, police said.
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after he allegedly met a student at Abington Township Senior High School and assaulted her.
Through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more across Philadelphia.
Richard and Rita Zajko were killed inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
A quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday, June 21, killed two men and injured two others, police said.
Police say Natasha Teague has been charged with murder and arson in the death of Barry Turner in a North Philadelphia fire.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly damaged and stole Pride flags along Kings Highway in Haddonfield, police said.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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.
At a rally in Philadelphia Wednesday, a coalition of groups had a rally to urge the city to delay turning on new speed cameras.
Members of IBEW Local 614 have been working since April 1 without a contract.
If you're shopping at outlet stores for brand-name leftovers or last season's stuff on clearance, a new report from nonprofit Consumers' Checkbook reveals how much of the merchandise you find was never in regular stores to begin with.
Chopper 3 was over a crash scene on Route 42 northbound near Bellmawr on Wednesday morning.
Frank LaFerrara, 73, is receiving the Carnegie Medal, the top award for civilian heroism in North America. He joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell live to share the story of how he rescued a woman from a rip current late last year.