New Jersey man awarded heroism medal for saving girl from rip current
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
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Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
Two people helped save a woman caught in a dangerous rip current in Ocean City, New Jersey, over the weekend.
Rescue crews were in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey, beach in search of an alleged missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Multiple beach towns in the Philadelphia region have banned swimming and don't recommend surfing or kayaking, due to "treacherous" water conditions. Hurricane Erin passing by will make those conditions worse, despite being miles away from our coastline. Ross DiMattei breaks down what beach patrols along the Jersey Shore are saying.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
For a beautiful weekend to head down the shore, there is a danger in the water and lifeguards have an important warning.
Rip current risk is high at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this weekend, so make sure you follow these tips to stay safe.
It will be sunny in the Philadelphia region on Thursday but things will change once we get closer to the weekend.
Rip currents are one of the leading weather-related killers and understanding what they are could help save your life.
Lifeguards in Ocean City, New Jersey, are watching the water as hundreds of thousands hit the beach for the Fourth of July holiday. They advise caution as there could be strong rip currents.
Former Hurricane Lee created bigger waves and a rip current risk at Jersey Shore
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
Strong ocean rip currents along the mid-Atlantic coast created hazardous swimming conditions in the aftermath of two hurricanes.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
Belmar Police said lifeguards rescued five people in the water Sunday at the 6th Avenue Beach in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Rip currents account for 80% of all rescues at the beach
ACBP warns residents about rip currents as we are now in storm season where waves can be larger this time of year.
Tens of thousands will be spending the Fourth of July holiday weekend at the beach and there's a chance of rip currents all weekend along the Jersey Shore. Stephanie Stahl reports important safety tips
Panama City Beach saw the highest number of deadly incidents linked to rip currents in the U.S. in June, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's how to spot — and escape — these narrow channels of fast-moving water, also sometimes called riptides.
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Knowing how to stay safe around water and what to do in case of an emergency can prevent people from drowning.
Lifeguards are reminding everyone it's not worth the risk don't swim at an unguarded beach.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
A Pennsylvania man died when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into another rider, police say.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
CBS Philadelphia executive producer Ashley Johnson was honored by Mother African Union Church on Sunday for our four-part series on the fire that destroyed the Wilmington church in May.
Andrew Kozak is tracking severe weather set to hit the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the weather forecast.
Dozens of people have been rescued after severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.
U.S. forces on Sunday struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to U.S. Central Command spokesman Commander Tim Hawkins. It's the first military action in a month against Tehran.
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic was back in the city for the first time in 10 years.