South Jersey restaurants open doors to SNAP families as uncertainty grows over benefits
Two beloved restaurants are offering free kids' meals to families uncertain about the future of their SNAP benefits. Ryan Hughes reports.
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Two beloved restaurants are offering free kids' meals to families uncertain about the future of their SNAP benefits. Ryan Hughes reports.
The New Jersey Department of Health says people who collect WIC payments may be worried payments aren't coming through - but should be reassured the program is funded through the month of November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of prostitution-related charges.
K & A Bagel Cafe is now offering free bagels to anyone affected by the government shutdown.
Normally this time of the year, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Egg Harbor Township would just be preparing for Thanksgiving. Now they're preparing for a surge in need with the impending end of SNAP funding due to the government shutdown. Wakisha Bailey speaks with Ali Stefanik, assistant director of neighbor experiences.
Get ready to really secure those decorations and costumes for the kids Friday night, as it will be a blustery Halloween in the Philadelphia region.
In Cherry Hill, New Jersey, a family-owned bagel shop is doing more than just baking… it’s making a difference. K & A Bagel Cafe, a local favorite that’s been serving up fresh bagels and more for over a decade, is now offering free bagels to anyone affected by the government shutdown, Chandler Lutz reports.
Strong wind gusts, driving rain and rough surf are once again causing problems down the Jersey Shore.
For the second time this month, an angry Atlantic Ocean was eating away at the dunes and washing away part of the beach at Seacliff Avenue in Strathmere.
In a new poll of likely voters in the New Jersey governor's race, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, has a lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected in the Philadelphia area Thursday.
Thursday's stormy weather is causing erosion and high waves at the Jersey Shore beaches. Brandon Goldner reports live from Strathmere, New Jersey.
Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, is struggling to keep up with the demand for food ahead of SNAP benefits not going out on Nov. 1.
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.
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of R.C. Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit and violent.
As Philadelphia students prepare to return to class, teachers and school staff are getting ready for more than a new school year.
Four gunmen fired more than 50 shots along Ridge Avenue in North Philly Tuesday afternoon, fatally striking a 78-year-old man and wounding two other men, police said.
Four gunmen fired more than 50 shots along Ridge Avenue in North Philly Tuesday afternoon, fatally striking a 78-year-old man and wounding two other men, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of R.C. Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit and violent.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
CBS News Philadelphia reviewed hundreds of pages of R.C. Horsch's books. Much of the material is graphic, disturbing, sexually explicit and violent.
As Philadelphia students prepare to return to class, teachers and school staff are getting ready for more than a new school year.
Four gunmen fired more than 50 shots along Ridge Avenue in North Philly Tuesday afternoon, fatally striking a 78-year-old man and wounding two other men, police said.
Temple University is welcoming thousands of students to campus this week as a new school year gets underway.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Aamir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
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."
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.
Doctors said back-to-school anxiety is normal for students, especially first-timers.
New Castle County Police said the 81-year-old woman was an innocent victim. The shooting remains under investigation.
Our next big weather change arrives Thursday as showers and thunderstorms become more likely. Thursday looks increasingly unsettled, with periods of showers and a few thunderstorms as our next front pushes through. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Carrying too much weight in a backpack can cause a variety of injuries, and so can wearing it wrong. Experts say a few modifications will help keep students pain-free. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl reports.
The SEPTA bus you've been riding for decades could be changing in just a few days. SEPTA will roll out the first phase of its New Bus Network this weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder tells you what you need to know.