South Jersey synagogues bolster security following Detroit-area attack
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
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Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Law enforcement and Jewish communities in the Philadelphia area say they're taking extra precautions after the attack in the Detroit area, which targeted one of the largest Reform synagogues in the United States.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
The Atlantic County, New Jersey, prosecutor's office says drug deaths, shootings and homicides have decreased from 2021 to 2025.
CBS Philadelphia's NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore was in Cooper River Park Monday getting a taste of spring.
For the past week, gas prices have been rising rapidly amid the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
The explosion at Savita Naturals, which processes cocoa butter for the chocolate industry. The cause remains under investigation.
People who were working in buildings near the Savita Naturals facility in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday describe the explosion they heard and the fire that followed. The incident is under investigation.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
The facility sits next to the Camden County Correctional Facility and will serve people being released from custody, providing support meant to reduce the chances they will return to jail.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at a commercial facility that Gloucester County officials say processes cocoa butter for the chocolate industry in Logan Township.
Four people are in critical condition at area hospitals after an explosion and fire at an industrial building on Heron Drive in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, officials say.
Residents in part of Logan Township, New Jersey, are asked to shelter in place after an explosion at an industrial building on Heron Drive, emergency officials say.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Mayor Gina LaPlaca of Lumberton, New Jersey, admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel in March 2025, authorities said.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey, left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
More than a month after a fire ripped through a high-rise building in Atlantic City, one woman is forced to start all over.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Thousands are still without power, but crews in South Jersey are making progress after the blizzard.
Students at Wildwood High School in New Jersey will learn virtually Thursday after a fire in a classroom early Wednesday morning.
The owners of Jersey Kebab said they try not to think about being arrested by federal agents last year as their cases remain in limbo.
The Philadelphia region is likely to record highs in the 90s this week amid a summer-like stretch.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer Health system say they hope to reopen a primary care clinic within nine months.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left a man dead and another wounded Tuesday night, police said.
Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and Porter Martone had one goal to lead the playoff-bound Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiance in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
The Philadelphia region is likely to record highs in the 90s this week amid a summer-like stretch.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer Health system say they hope to reopen a primary care clinic within nine months.
The family of Garrett Nicholas, killed in a weekend crash, is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left a man dead and another wounded Tuesday night, police said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer Health system say they hope to reopen a primary care clinic within nine months.
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left a man dead and another wounded Tuesday night, police said.
The family of Garrett Nicholas, killed in a weekend crash, is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.
Young people are increasingly joining the Catholic Church, including in the Philadelphia area.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and Porter Martone had one goal to lead the playoff-bound Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
UFC 330 will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly in August, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
The Phillies are shuffling up the bullpen by sending Seth Johnson back to Triple-A and recalling Chase Shugart from the IronPigs.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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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.
Philadelphia police were called out to Howard Street and Lehigh Avenue on Tuesday night for a report of a shooting that killed one man and injured another.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could hit 90 degrees on Wednesday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
While gas prices have climbed amid the Iran war, Boyle introduced a plan to try to drive down the prices.
Representatives from Chariot Allaire shared a timeline Tuesday evening during a packed town hall at Widener University, where residents pressed for answers about what comes next after the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and other facilities.
The parking garage under construction at 30th Street collapsed last week when a subcontractor was installing precast concrete pieces, and one failed, leading to a cascading collapse.