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.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
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."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
A 19-month investigation reveals a recent uptick in Trenton Police Department use-of-force incidents, even as leaders tout new state accreditation following a federal DOJ probe.
Fanatics said Wednesday that 76ers' LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
Actor and recording artist Jared Leto is facing more accusations of sexual misconduct from four women in a BBC documentary.
Thursday is a milder day with highs in the low 80s, a breeze and a chance of some scattered showers in the afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
A new AP/NORC poll on President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict shows about two-thirds of Americans now say the war has not been worth fighting. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.