Ocean County "truly averted major disaster" with wildfire, New Jersey officials say
Firefighters in New Jersey are making progress battling a wildfire in Ocean County, and officials now say a major disaster has been averted.
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Firefighters in New Jersey are making progress battling a wildfire in Ocean County, and officials now say a major disaster has been averted.
While the world of professional motorsports has become more inclusive in recent years, women and girls still account for only about 10% of participation across all levels. One New Jersey college student is trying to change that.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, evacuation orders were lifted for people forced to leave in Ocean County. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei was in Stafford Township as some of those residents started to return to their homes.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
Under clearing skies and relaxing winds, temperatures will drop into the lower 50s to start things off Wednesday morning in Philadelphia.
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township, New Jersey, as a fast-spreading wildfire burns in Ocean County.
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The Garden State Parkway is now shut down in both directions in Barnegat Township, as this large wildfire continues to burn out of control in Ocean County, New Jersey. It has now grown to 1,200 acres. Fire crews continue to battle the blaze from the ground and from the air with helicopters. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for people living on Wells Mills Road from Bryant Road to the parkway.
Neighbors in Hamilton Township are on high alert after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards on Arrowwood Drive.
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Shawnnika Brown is building up her community while inspiring athletes to make a run for their dreams.
Shawnnika Brown, the girls' track coach at Winslow Township, is building up her community and helping her athletes get ready for the Penn Relays.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Danny's Wildfire in Vineland, Cumberland County, was first spotted just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
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Monday will be mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures to start the work week. There's a chance of rain late in the evening into Tuesday.
Children with the South Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This Saturday afternoon at Free Haven Farms in Lawnside, it was all hands on deck as children planted and learned about protecting the ecosystem. Jack and Jill of America is a Black organization dedicated to raising future leaders. The children, who range from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, planted fruit trees.
Despite the warm weather, fire crews are making headway on a wildfire burning in Vineland... Earlier Saturday afternoon, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire had grown to 1,200 acres but was 75% contained. It sparked around 3 p.m. on Friday. All closed roads near the fire are now back open and no buildings are currently threatened. The cause is still under investigation.
A wildfire continues to burn in Vineland, New Jersey. So far, 800 acres have been scorched with 20% containment. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the fire began around 12:30 Friday afternoon in the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area. It's not threatening any homes or businesses. There are road closures. The cause of this fire has yet to be determined
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A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
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Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
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The flooding didn't interrupt service at the SEPTA station in Center City.
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