Contractor Sentenced For Scamming Hurricane Sandy Victims
A contractor who took deposits for work that was never done at two central New Jersey homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy has been sentenced to five years in state prison.
A contractor who took deposits for work that was never done at two central New Jersey homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy has been sentenced to five years in state prison.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority said Thursday that 33 stations will share $1.8 million in grant money after completing the required environmental and design reviews.
Planning ahead to determine your family's whereabouts during an extended power outage can help to maintain a sense of normalcy, even if the world seems to have upended. Do you know where your family will be best off during a long-term blackout?
The federal government says New Jersey did not run afoul of any regulations when Gov. Chris Christie starred in ads that promoted beach tourism in the summer after Superstorm Sandy hit the state.
New Jersey continues going after businesses that officials contend took advantage of the disaster that was Hurricane Sandy.
Construction began this week on a 3.5 mile sea wall in Mantoloking and Brick Township.
Dozens more homeowners will be receiving grants to raise their homes above flood level in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Environmentalists say New Jersey's proposed new rules for coastal development would place more people and property at risk from future storms like Superstorm Sandy.
Protecting the Jersey shore from the next superstorm is one goal of a $100-million grant program announced today by Sally Jewell, secretrary of the US Department of the Interior.
Funeral services have been held for a volunteer firefighter who died while battling a blaze last weekend.
A New Jersey legislative committee is using a hearing to chide Gov. Chris Christie for not producing quarterly reports on monitoring of Superstorm Sandy rebuilding projects.
A New Jersey landscaping company is facing charges of price gouging during Superstorm Sandy.
In planning getaways to the Jersey shore, there's an easy way to get on the water and explore nature -- for an hour, or a day.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who once got into it with a heckler while eating an ice cream cone with his family here, promises he'll be on his best behavior this summer.
A year-and-a-half after Superstorm Sandy hit, a lot of builders down the shore are amping up their efforts before the start of the summer.
A year-and-a-half after Superstorm Sandy, scars remain along the Delaware Bay.
Peco CEO Mike Innocenzo told the Pa. House Consumer Affairs Committee that 715,000 customers lost power -- 40 percent of the Peco system and 70 percent of Peco customers in the suburbs -- due to the February 5th ice storm.
But starting May 1st, the 57 families still remaining in FEMA housing will be charged market-rate rent.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) was complimentary of HUD's role but suggested there has been a lot of bureaucratic footdragging at the state level.
A state Assembly committee is planning to look into New Jersey's oversight of Superstorm Sandy rebuilding and recovery programs.
A New Jersey congressman says the state should allocate more of its federal post-Sandy aid money to rebuilding damaged homes and make the program more transparent.
Gov. Chris Christie has signed an order to allow the state to knock down homes and other buildings left dilapidated by Superstorm Sandy.
The 500 or so constituents who attended Thursday's town hall — held about 45 miles from where the traffic jams occurred — had Sandy recovery on their minds.
The federal government won't drop rules that many Superstorm Sandy victims say are among the biggest impediments to rebuilding more quickly.
Police identified the accused shooter as 61-year-old Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, a disgruntled employee at Delaware County Linen. He's now facing homicide charges.
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Two adults and an 8-year-old girl were shot on East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Police identified the accused shooter as 61-year-old Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, a disgruntled employee at Delaware County Linen. He's now facing homicide charges.
Two adults and an 8-year-old girl were shot on East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours Wednesday — and continued to cause delays Thursday — "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
Police identified the accused shooter as 61-year-old Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, a disgruntled employee at Delaware County Linen. He's now facing homicide charges.
Two adults and an 8-year-old girl were shot on East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Philadelphia Police said 43-year-old Leandro Barberena is facing murder and other charges for the deaths of 75-year-old Angela Trejo and 58-year-old Alma Barberena.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours Wednesday — and continued to cause delays Thursday — "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman.
The food pantry at Grace Episcopal Church in Merchantville, New Jersey, is back open after closing temporarily following complaints.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
The bulk of severe weather has wrapped up Thursday morning, but some spotty but heavy showers are still possible in Philadelphia in the morning. By this afternoon, we should see some peeks of sun.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
The bulk of severe weather has wrapped up Thursday morning, but some spotty but heavy showers are still possible in Philadelphia in the morning. By this afternoon, we should see some peeks of sun.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
Tuesday starts out with dense fog in parts of our region that will lift as the day goes on. Warm temperatures continue into the weekend with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Newark, Delaware, on Monday night, police said.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
The Phillies are off to the best start through 50 games in franchise history - and the best in MLB since 2001. Here are eight stats from their historic start.
The Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show on the continent, and this year it features an additional day of events.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
The Philadelphia 76ers are strapped with cap space and assets to build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Here are nine wing targets for the Sixers this offseason.
Brandon Marsh sparked the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a big play in the outfield. The team is off to the best start in franchise history.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
The Clydesdale horses are making multiple stops around the Philadelphia area on their 2024 cross-country tour, including in West Chester, Doylestown and at a Phillies game.
The Great Chefs Event, run by Marc Vetri, is one of Philadelphia's premier food events – and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2024.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were shot Thursday afternoon in Kensington. All of the victims are said to be in stable condition. The shooting happened along Allegheny Avenue at Rosehill Street. Brandon Goldner reports with the breaking details.
Multiple people were shot in the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Thursday afternoon, police said. It's unclear at this time how many people were shot and their conditions. Natasha Brown reports.
Most of the moisture from Thursday's storms is gone, but an isolated shower could pop up around the region. Grant Gilmore has the latest for your evening commute and your Friday morning ahead of Memorial Day Weekend around Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and the Jersey Shore.
Philadelphia police say Leandro Barberena was taken into custody on May 22. Police said they found a glove in his car that matched a bloody glove that was found where the women were killed.
Philadelphia police said 23-year-old Kione Gary shot and killed 18-year-old Elijah Deloach at an apartment complex on the 7900 block of Henry Avenue.