South Jersey family's pool project halted by after wetlands discovered
A family in Washington Township said they went through the proper channels before installing their pool, but were ordered to stop the project.
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A family in Washington Township said they went through the proper channels before installing their pool, but were ordered to stop the project.
CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner in Wildwood, New Jersey, having some summer fun! Anchor Siafa Lewis tried his hand at kite-flying with some help as the Wildwoods International Kite Festival is underway this Memorial Day Weekend.
There's never a dull moment in Wildwood, New Jersey. As Memorial Day Weekend gets underway, Louis Belasco, the executive director of the Greater Wildwood Tourism Authority, has a list of events beachgoers are going to want to check out this summer season.
For many, Memorial Day Weekend has become known as the unofficial start of the summer season. Visitors and locals flocked to the Wildwoods on Friday for the beginning of the weekend as the International Kite Festival and Memorial Day festivities began.
A family in Washington Township said they went through the proper channels before installing their pool but have been ordered to stop the project by state environmental authorities. Now nearly two years later, they’re out $150,000 and their backyard is still a construction site. They called Liz Crawford to get some answers.
Once again, you will need the umbrella and coat with you on Friday in the Philadelphia region.
As Memorial Day approaches, Eugene Richardson reflects on his journey and legacy from Camden, New Jersey, to soaring the skies as a Tuskegee Airman. Dan Snyder reports.
Ahead of the ceremonial unlocking of the ocean, Ocean City, New Jersey was slowly filling up Friday morning of Memorial Day weekend. Wakisha Bailey was in town on the Boardwalk, breaking down what you need to know before you visit, and even stopped by Ocean City Coffee Company to fuel up.
While many appreciate the days off and time with family, Memorial Day is first and foremost about honoring those who died in service to the country. Ryan Hughes reports from Wildwood where multiple events honoring the true meaning of the holiday are underway this weekend.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's family is planning the Gaudreau Family 5K Run, Walk and Family Fun Day to benefit a new adaptive playground at South Jersey's Archbishop Damiano School. It was a place the late Gaudreau brothers loved to volunteer. The event will feature food, games and even dance performances from the students and Jane and Katie Gaudreau's All Star Dance studio. Jan Carabeo reports.
The skeletal remains, including a skull, were found on a number of South Jersey beaches between 1995 and 2013.
The Wildwoods offer five miles of sun-soaked beaches and no beach tags are required.
Throughout the summer season, visitors can enjoy activities in Downtown Wildwood like free Tuesday night movies and Thursday night concerts, along with a number of free festivals around town, plus free fireworks every Friday night. Chandler Lutz reports.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
Jewish groups in the Philadelphia area are making safety changes after two workers at the Israeli Embassy were killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C.
Brenda Spencer and her boyfriend Branndon Mosley were ordered to be held in jail until trial during a court appearance. Prosecutors said the couple from Gloucester Township beat Spencer's daughter and locked her in a dog crate for a year with her hands handcuffed behind her back.
The Memorial Day Weekend travel rush from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore has begun. Here are the best times to be on the road.
AAA expects more than 45 million Americans to travel over the holiday, most by car. Hundreds of thousands are expected to make their way down the shore for the holiday weekend.
Don't expect summer-like weather for Memorial Day Weekend, but the weekend isn't a total loss in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Clouds and rain continue Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but things clear up a bit for Memorial Day weekend.
A mass was held on Wednesday night to honor the lives of two sisters killed in a Millville fire that happened in April.
Family members gathered alongside students of Bishop Schad Regional School for a special mass at Sacred Heart Church to honor two young lives gone too soon.
Special crews were able to safely rescue a man who was trapped after his truck crashed into a house in New Jersey.
A home in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, has been demolished after a dump truck crashed into it Wednesday.
The driver of a dump truck that crashed into a Gloucester County home and the homeowner, who was inside at the time, are in stable condition. The home has been knocked down following the crash.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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.
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District is the only majority African American district in the Commonwealth, so Black voters will play a significant role in determining who wins Tuesday's primary. Wakisha Bailey is at a polling place in Mt. Airy and speaking with members of Black Voters Matter, a group going door-to-door encouraging people to vote.
In Pennsylvania's heavily Democratic 3rd Congressional District, the outcome could provide signals about what direction the party is heading, experts say. Dr. Ala Stanford, State Sen. Sharif Street, State Rep. Chris Rabb and tax attorney Shaun Griffith are all running. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The house on Wolf Street in South Philly is now completely boarded up.
Philadelphia police said there are no known threats to the city after the shooting in San Diego, but increased patrols at mosques out of an abundance of caution.