New Jersey governor urges people to donate blood amid dire shortage
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood amid a supply emergency. More blood is needed in the summer months, when donations typically drop, experts say.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood amid a supply emergency. More blood is needed in the summer months, when donations typically drop, experts say.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
This year, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day all fell during the workweek — typically some of the Red Cross's busiest donation days.
A member of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross is joining a critical disaster relief operation in Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong slammed into the coast.
The fire began inside a home on Steinway Avenue in Ewing Township, Mercer County Tuesday night.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
A massive fire tore through three homes in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on Sunday night, displacing at least seven people.
One resident who lives near the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash site said she's grateful for all of the support she's received.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Kerri Corrado checked in with a member of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region on Tuesday.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
Families impacted by disaster over the past year were treated to an early Christmas all thanks to the American Red Cross. Alicia Roberts reports from West Philly.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
The fire broke out Wednesday and forced around 40 people living in 10 homes on West Lafayette Street to evacuate.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene hit, American Red Cross volunteers from the Delaware Valley continued to go down to help.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Philadelphia area are headed south to assist with Hurricane Helene relief.
Red Cross volunteer teams from New Jersey are headed to Florida and other states to help with relief efforts for Hurricane Helene.
The Terrace Apartments on Spruce Street caught fire in West Philadelphia on May 5. Since then, some residents have struggled to get back on their feet.
The city of Philadelphia is opening a resource center after more than 100 people were forced from their homes following a fire at the Terrace Apartments earlier this month.
The Red Cross has closed a shelter in Darby Borough for residents impacted by flooding near Darby Creek on Wednesday after heavy rain pounded the Philadelphia region.
The Red Cross shelter that opened to assist Darby Borough residents during the storm Tuesday night has now closed. Flooding forced some people from their homes along the Darby Creek. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3NWN6Se
The CEO of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania called the nation's blood shortage declaration an "interesting perfect storm."
Blood supply in the U.S. has fallen to critically low levels, with the amount of people donating at its lowest number n 20 years.
The Red Cross has declared a nationwide blood emergency because supplies are critically low.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Members of IBEW Local 614 have been without a contract for more than two months.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
The Philadelphia Flyers sent winger Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers in exchange for draft picks.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Friday.
Throughout 2026, the United States Mint in Philadelphia has celebrated by making new coins.
On Thursday night, Ocean City council passed a resolution in a 5 to 2 vote to designate the former Gillian's Wonderland pier as an area "in need of rehabilitation."
Sources said there are signs of foul play inside the Olney home, and they were alarmed at what investigators discovered.
Labaron Philon Jr. was introduced Thursday at the Sixers' facility in Camden, New Jersey, after the team took him with the 22nd pick of the 2026 NBA draft.