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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service shared their experiences helping on the front lines as firefighters battle those wildfires in California.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service shared their experiences helping on the front lines as firefighters battle those wildfires in California.
Resources from the Tri-State Area are ready to respond – if needed – in California as firefighters continue the battle. Nikki DeMentri talks with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service about their experiences in the Golden State helping on the front lines.
In Southern California, the death toll is rising and the flames are still spreading. "The new fire shows that we are absolutely not out of this extreme weather event," LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley said. Danya Bacchus joins CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell with a live update.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
Volunteers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey are headed to California to help those affected by the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, California. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains how the winds are affecting conditions there.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza is with Natasha Brown in the Hyundai NEXT Weather Sphere to talk about the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, California, and the challenges facing firefighters there.
Grace and Brian Isaacs, who live in California, described what they saw on their flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia as fires rage.
A South Philadelphia native who now calls Los Angeles home said she's not sure how to feel as wildfires rage around Southern California. Meanwhile, CBS News Philadelphia reporter Josh Sanders has the latest from Los Angeles.
What are the Santa Ana winds, and how are they affecting the wildfires in California? Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is in the Hyundai NEXT Weather Sphere to explain.
Christine Sheller was born and raised in West Chester but now calls Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley home.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Wildfires are still raging and water storage levels are dropping. Farmers in Gloucester County are sharing their stories about the dry weather. Ryan Hughes reports more on the impact.
A second teenager was charged with arson for their role in sparking a wildfire in Evesham, New Jersey, that burned 52 acres.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is 100% contained.
Evesham Police said they believe a 14-year-old boy intentionally started the Oct. 30 wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey.
As of Tuesday evening, the fire is 75% contained and no structures are threatened or evacuated in Hainesport, Burlington County.
The "Big Rusty" wildfire continues to burn Tuesday evening in Hainesport, Burlington County. The blaze has burned 40 acres and is 50% contained. Firefighters are also making progress battling a wildfire burning in Lakewood, Ocean County by the Lakewood Country Club. As of Tuesday morning, it has burned 35 acres and is also about 50% contained.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club is 75% contained as of Tuesday evening.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is getting a handle on two wildfires burning in the state, the Big Rusty Wildfire in Hainesport, NJ and the Country Club Wildfire in Lakewood, NJ.
The fire, dubbed the "Big Rusty Wildfire," is burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court in Hainesport.
The cause of the fire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is under investigation.
The last three months in our region have barely had over 1.08" of rain. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains what this means for fire risks.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
With temperatures dropping overnight across the Philadelphia region, any wet areas will freeze and become slick.
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
With temperatures dropping overnight across the Philadelphia region, any wet areas will freeze and become slick.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
A celebrity hockey game in Philadelphia Sunday raised money for Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, which provides after-school programming for Philadelphia kids.
The butter sculpture built for the Pennsylvania Farm Show was deconstructed this weekend, and it will be recycled into renewable energy.
The Philadelphia area can expect frigid temperatures Monday, and things get even colder by Tuesday morning. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Student-athletes, colleagues and neighbors are remembering Tom Hengel, a long-time track and cross-country coach, and his wife Lisa Hengel. Both died Saturday night when their car crashed into a home in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, officials say.
Snow will taper off Sunday night in the Philadelphia, but dangerously cold temperatures are on the way. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.