Newly identified plant found only in Pine Barrens is named for New Jersey
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
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Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
A newly identified plant discovered in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey is found only in that area, scientists say. Temple University Professor Sasha Eisenman and Russell Juelg, a senior land steward with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, took CBS News Philadelphia to check it out.
Hunter Smith, 7, was mourned by family members and loved ones Sunday at Memorial Avenue Park in Gibbstown.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The unofficial start to summer is getting closer down at the Jersey Shore.
A Camden scrap metal recycling facility at the center of repeated fires and environmental concerns has unveiled a new multimillion-dollar fire suppression system designed to stop fires before they spread.
The ordinance is intended to serve as an additional tool for the Wildwood Police Department to help monitor overnight activity and maintain order during late-night hours on the boardwalk.
Troy Carey, a senior at Salem High School in New Jersey, heads to college in the fall with a bowling scholarship, a first for the school.
Troy Carey, a senior at Salem High School in New Jersey, heads to college in the fall with a bowling scholarship, a first for the school.
With gas prices surging because of the Iran war, some Philadelphia-area drivers say they plan to drive less.
A New Jersey community is taking extra precautions for a carnival after disorder at other recent events in the area.
A South Jersey church carnival opened Monday night with heightened security measures following recent violence and disorder at other community carnivals across the region.
The Gloucester County community is rallying around a family after they lost their 7-year-old son, who was hit and killed by a school bus.
Doctors at Philadelphia-area hospitals say they're increasingly seeing cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a painful stomach issue linked to marijuana use.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
After a foggy and cloudy morning, plan on summer-like conditions by midday with above-average temperatures and highs near 80 across the Delaware Valley.
The Philadelphia area is under a NEXT Weather Alert because severe storms are possible on Saturday evening.
On Friday in the Philadelphia region, you'll want a sweatshirt or light jacket before heading out the door in the morning with temperatures in the 40s.
The Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is one of the largest collegiate rowing competitions in the country, and it's kicking off once again in South Jersey. Ryan Hughes reports.
Some of South Jersey's finest were honored by the community Wednesday night after saving a woman's life in March.
Heavy flames scorched a wooded area in Hamilton Township on Tuesday and threatened a half dozen homes.
The airport director for Atlantic City International Airport said up to 2,400 passengers a day depended on Spirit at the airport.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Many travelers in the Philadelphia region are bracing for the worst as Spirit Airlines could be grounding its planes for good. Ryan Hughes reports.
Julian Dunkley, who played at Cherry Hill West, Temple and overseas professionally, is giving back through his basketball program called "Difference Makers."
Police said Zaire Manning was arrested in connection with Imani Ringgold's murder Tuesday. They're still searching for another suspect.
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Police said Zaire Manning was arrested in connection with Imani Ringgold's murder Tuesday. They're still searching for another suspect.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
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Police said Zaire Manning was arrested in connection with Imani Ringgold's murder Tuesday. They're still searching for another suspect.
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on 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.
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.
While voters cast ballots across Pennsylvania in Tuesday's primary, many candidates, stakeholders and invited constituents are gathering for an Election Day tradition in Philadelphia. Ernest Owens joined CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey to discuss the Philly tradition.
The Philadelphia area could break another heat record on Tuesday as temperature soar into the upper 90s. Doctors say it's important to drink lots of water – before you get thirsty – and to consider staying indoors instead of exercising outside.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what led to a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. The crash happened in a construction zone and involved four vehicles, including a tractor trailer.
Finnish divers have recovered two more bodies from an underwater cave in the Maldives where a group of Italian divers went missing last week. Officials say the bodies were found deep inside the cave system, about 200 feet below the surface.
Fire crews were called out — twice — to The Black Sheep pub in Center City on Monday night and Tuesday morning after a fire broke out and then rekindled hours later.