Residents, county commissioner frustrated after massive Camden junkyard fire
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished but one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out.
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The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished but one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out.
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished. But one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out. The fire on Friday sent plumes of thick black smoke into the sky forcing many to leave their homes. Frustrations are building as we've learned there have been multiple fires at this facility in the last few years. Ryan Hughes reports.
Smoke from the fire at EMR Metal Recycling in South Camden was seen in Philadelphia and around South Jersey.
The fire at a Camden recycling facility was brought under control early Saturday. The plume of smoke was visible and at one point blew into parts of Philadelphia and other surrounding communities. Wakisha Bailey has the latest from the scene in south Camden.
Thick black smoke that could be seen for miles billows from a Camden junkyard. Fire crews continue to battle the massive fire that started hours ago. It's still burning at EMR Metal Recycling. Nearly 20 fire companies have been working to put this thing out for more than five hours now. They have made progress but are still facing some difficulties. Siafa Lewis reports.
Monday will mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and two young Ukrainians have found refuge in New Jersey.
Firefighters are battling a junkyard fire in Camden, New Jersey, Friday evening, according to Camden County emergency officials. The fire is at EMR Metal Recycling, which is in the area of 1500 South 6th Street in Camden. Camden County officials said no injuries have been reported at this time.
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Skies will clear out to make way for sunny but cold weather Friday in the Philadelphia area.
Danielle Wainwright of Clover Valley Farm in New Jersey says the demand for eggs is so high right now her farm can't keep up.
Bird flu is impacting the inventory and price of eggs. Some stores have been forced to raise their prices or even limit how many cartons you can buy. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey was in South Hampton, New Jersey where a local farmer says we could soon see an increase in production.
Mike Eruzione wore Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey to honor the South Jersey native before the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night.
Students at a private school in Woodbury, New Jersey welcome Georgia, a 2-year-old bernedoodle, its first-ever therapy dog.
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Mabel Landry Staton, a track and field trailblazer who was the only female American to compete in long jump at the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki, has died at 92, her family said.
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
We just learned the fire that tore through the Burleigh Storage facility in Cape May Court House yesterday was a case of arson, according to Middle Township police. Investigators say the fire spread after Salvatore Gellura of Green Creek lit cardboard in a container inside his storage unit to keep warm. One person was taken to the hospital in that fire to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Smoke poured from this home on Marion Street in Elk Township near Glassboro around 8 Thursday morning. You can see the smoke flowing from every window. Officials said they are in the initial stage of the investigation into what caused the fire. No word yet on any injuries.
An airshow is coming to Wildwood, New Jersey, in 2025, according to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority.
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On Super Bowl Sunday — and Barkley's 28th birthday — Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, welcomed a blue penguin chick it named "Saquon" to its growing colony.
A man was charged with arson after a storage facility caught fire in Cape May Court House, New Jersey that damaged many units.
Washington Township officer Kevin Doherty saw a woman riding on the flat on her way home from visiting someone in the hospital so he helped her. The woman then had a sweet surprise for him and his department.
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Smoke could be seen billowing from a home on the 500 block of Marion Street in Elk Township, near Glassboro, on Thursday.
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Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Philadelphia public and Catholic schools will have another virtual learning day Wednesday due to the weekend snowstorm.
A man was charged with criminal homicide after three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home Monday night.
The Pennsbury High School cheerleaders are bringing home more than just trophies — they're returning as national champions and hometown heroes.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
The Pennsbury High School cheerleaders are bringing home more than just trophies — they're returning as national champions and hometown heroes.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks will introduce legislation Thursday aimed at limiting how ICE operates in the city.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
NJ Transit officials are warning riders to build in extra time for their commutes as the service slowly starts to come back after the winter storm.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
A fire damaged Arthur Rann Elementary School in Galloway Township Monday morning, according to police.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
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Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
The Pennsbury High School cheerleaders are bringing home more than just trophies — they're returning as national champions and hometown heroes.
Before the Sixers-Pelicans game Saturday, the team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Eastern Conference championship
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Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract.
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The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
Bill Kelly says it will be another bitterly cold night in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Christopher Newman is one of the people behind the Hawk mascot at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what it takes to bring the Hawk to life during basketball games and other events.
The bitterly cold weather is making life much harder for Philadelphia residents trying to dig out of the weekend's snowstorm.
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At the Wissahickon Transit Center, bus riders said the biggest hurdle wasn't just the bitter cold, it was getting to the bus stop safely.