New Jersey teen escapes years of alleged captivity, abuse
A couple in New Jersey has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home since 2018.
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A couple in New Jersey has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home since 2018.
A Gloucester Township, New Jersey, couple is accused of abusing a child they allegedly kept confined to a home for several years, the Camden County prosecutor said. Branndon Mosley, 41, and Brenda Spencer, 38, were arrested Sunday and charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and other offenses, officials said. The victim escaped last week.
Dive teams and marine units from Gloucester, Camden and Cumberland Counties are currently helping in the search.
A Gloucester Township, New Jersey, couple has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home for years, according to the Camden County prosecutor and police.
FAA officials testified before a Senate committee about recent air travel issues at Newark Liberty International Airport and a radar outage at a Philadelphia facility.
As a New Jersey Transit rail strike looms, the union representing engineers is demanding higher pay. A strike would not affect Amtrak, NJ Transit buses or the River Line.
The changes come after Wildwood issued a state of emergency during Memorial Day weekend in 2024.
Wildwood's new safety measures include new surveillance cameras on the boardwalk and other changes.
Heavy rain moved out Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia area and several streams and creeks are dealing with more water than normal.
Six Democrats are on the ballot in the primary election for New Jersey governor. Reporter Dan Snyder breaks down who the candidates are. The primary is June 10.
Five Republicans are on the ballot in the primary election for New Jersey governor. Reporter Dan Snyder breaks down who the candidates are. The primary is June 10.
Nearly two years after an 8-year-old boy was killed, a man charged with DUI and aggravated manslaughter was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Javier Velez was on a fishing trip with his family when a driver, speeding more than 100 mph, crashed into their parked car. Velez's parents brought their son's ashes into the courtroom on Tuesday as they read impact statements to the judge and spoke directly to the man who killed their son.
More issues continue at Newark Liberty International Airport after some flights were grounded for more than two hours on Monday night. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright has more on how one carrier is addressing the matter head-on.
The Philadelphia area is about to enter an extended period of rain, fog and cloudiness that could last through at least the first half of the weekend.
A large crowd near the St. Joachim Parish carnival in Bellmawr, New Jersey, on Saturday forced officials to close the event early.
A church carnival in Bellmawr, New Jersey, ended in chaos Saturday when a group of hundreds of young people crowded the streets.
Members of the Robbinsville Township Police Department are being commended for their quick response after rescuing a drowning dog from a pool on Saturday.
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Monday.
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 100% contained after burning more than 15,000 acres, fire officials say.
The fire in Trenton displaced 24 people. The Red Cross is assisting people who were displaced by the blaze.
Three people and a dog were rescued from a fire in Trenton that displaced 24 people on Monday, a spokesperson for the city said.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office does not believe what happened at the home on Tranquility Court Sunday morning was an accident.
New Jersey Transit and its engineers are in Washington Monday to meet with the National Mediation Board as part of an effort to reach a contract deal ahead of Friday's potential strike.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office does not believe what happened at the home on Tranquility Court Sunday morning was an accident. They are looking into what exactly sparked the fire.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was arrested Thursday, police said.
Police said in recent weeks Honda models have been targeted in neighborhoods along I-95 from South Philadelphia to the northeast.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people. Liz Crawford investigates.
Thieves have broken into multiple South Jersey card stores and stolen valuable Pokémon in recent weeks, police say. Store managers say they're stepping up security measures to protect their businesses.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a comfortable Thursday night.
At 6 months old, Nicholas became the youngest patient at CHOP to get the gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program in Ridley Township.