NJ police officers chase down loose pig and bring him home
Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
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Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
A South Jersey community is grieving after a student died over the weekend; search continues for a 6-year-old swept away by a creek in Chester, Pennsylvania; and more news and weather headlines for the Philadelphia region from CBS News Philadelphia for March 25, 2024.
In a letter to families, Washington Township Public Schools identified the student killed in a crash on March 22 in Deptford, New Jersey, as sophomore Sophia Bennett.
A wave of luxury car thefts in South Jersey has multiple police departments on high alert.
Students at Washington Township High School in Gloucester County collected canned goods to give back on Pi Day.
The math honor society at Washington Township High School has been helping collect canned goods this week to benefit a local food pantry to celebrate Pi Day.
Seventh-grader Sara Guveiyian sent Haddonfield to the ICBL Girls Basketball League championship with a thrilling half-court buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
Guveiyian's game-winning shot from just beyond half-court sent the Haddonfield Bulldawgs to the championship in the 7th and 8th-grade girls' division of the ICBL Girls Basketball League in South Jersey.
The intersection, Delsea Drive and Salina Road, now has digital signs in both directions of Delsea Drive warning drivers of cross traffic from Salina Road, while Salina Road now has rumble strips and oversized stop signs.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation said it'll be awarding a contract to build a traffic light in the summer, and construction is expected to start in 2025.
So many families who've been through the unimaginable and so many have touched our hearts and have changed us forever, for the better. One of those young men is Cole Fitzgerald.
First responders rushed to a scene in Washington Township, New Jersey, after a report of a man stuck in a trench. The man was free when they arrived but was given assistance and seen by EMS.
Jake's on Greentree said their delivery drivers were ready to go as they expected an influx of delivery orders as opposed to carry-outs.
Snow plow truck drivers across South Jersey were up bright and early Friday morning salting, brining and plowing suburban streets.
Snow plow truck drivers across South Jersey were up and early Friday morning salting, brining and plowing suburban streets.
A vandal cut the electrical wiring that powers the lights for the "GLOW! The Light Show" in Washington Township, Gloucester County, police said.
Washington Township Police Department has one of the lowest numbers of officers per 1,000 residents in the entire county.
For the second time this week, Washington Township police parked a humvee at Bottino's ShopRite on Egg Harbor Road to collect food donations. The humvee will be at the ShopRite until 8 p.m. Thursday. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/47zzzrg
The Washington Township Police Department's humvee will be parked outside the Bottino's ShopRite on Egg Harbor Road until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
A full-time police officer will now be stationed inside every school in Washington Township to help keep the campuses secure and to help build better relationships with students.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute was live at Washington Lake Park in Washington Township, where pickleball players were out and about despite the heat.
The event in Washington Township was sponsored by the non-profit organization "Wigs & Wishes," which provides free wigs to women undergoing cancer treatments, and grants wishes to kids with cancer.
Family, friends and first responders gathered in Washington Township to surprise Sal Massare with a birthday party for his 100th birthday.
A special send-off Wednesday morning in Washington Township. Officers saluted and thanked Lt. George Hilbert as he walked out of the police station for the last time. He's retiring after 26 years of helping to protect the community.
You might see Washington Township police officers cruising around in a new patrol vehicle. But it's not your typical crime-fighting tool.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
Garrett Nicholas, a West Chester University student, was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, classmates said.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
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.
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.
A buddy system connects college students with people who have dementia, and doctors say spending time together benefits both groups.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
If the sounds of wedding bells are in your future, Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood is giving couples a chance to gather some inspiration and ideas ahead of the big day. Leah Ben, director of marketing with the Old City District, joined CBS News Philadelphia with a preview.
Monday will see highs in the 80s with more clouds than sun, and some gusty winds up to 30 mph are possible this afternoon. It'll continue to feel like summer all week long as temperatures climb into the 90s –and the region could even break heat records!
The Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir, known for lifting spirits every Sunday, is taking its powerful sound to more than two dozen cities with a mission bigger than music. Garland Miche Waller, musical director at Enon, spoke with CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey about answering his calling in Philadelphia and beyond.