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Former Cherry Hill doctor surrenders license, second admits guilt
TRENTON — A former Cherry Hill physician has surrendered her medical license while serving a prison term for a drug offense. Felicia E. Gonzalez, 65, gave up her license "with such surrender to be deemed a permanent revocation," according to a consent order with the state Board of Medical Examiners. ...
Community members fight to save Collingswood band, district says its hands are tied
When Collingswood's beloved band director of 20 years, Joe Lerch, died suddenly in April 2023, students attended his funeral in the morning and took to the competition field that same night. Now, members of the Panther Marching Band say it feels like they're experiencing another death. ...
Shapiro cancels Hamptons fundraising trip before Harris' VP pick
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro canceled a fundraising trip to the Hamptons this weekend amid speculation he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 general election. "The Governor's trip was planned several weeks ago and included several fundraisers for his own campaign committee," Shapiro's spokesperson said on Thursday. "His schedule has changed and he is no longer traveling to the Hamptons this weekend."Shapiro is among six candidates who had calls with Harris' vetting team this week as the vice president searches for her running mate in the 2024 general election, CBS News reported. Shapiro is among...
Angelo's Pizza opens new location in Camden County
Sal Cusumano grew up working in South Jersey pizza shops run by his father and two uncles. He also has fond memories of going to his grandfather’s place, Riccardo’s Pizza, when it was at the old Willingboro Plaza. Little Sal would listen to the jukebox. ...
Portion of Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River in Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after a portion of the Graffiti Pier collapsed on Wednesday in Philadelphia.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the report came in around 6:25 a.m. that 10 to 20 feet of the pier collapsed into the water.Video posted on Reddit show the pier crumbling into the Delaware River.Crews responded and found no signs of distress in the area.There have been no reports of anyone missing in connection with the incident.The cause of the collapse remains under investigation."It is too soon for us to determine how this will impact DRWC's acquisition and future development of the Pier, but it is our strong hope that we can continue working with Conrail, who are the current owners of the property, to finalize the long anticipated purchase agreement that will ultimately allow DRWC to provide meaningful public space for the community in and around the Grathti Pier property," said the Delaware River Waterfront in a statement.
Community says goodbye after rent hike forces beloved South Jersey pizzeria to close
SEWELL, N.J. (CBS) — Ken Ford and Chuck Green have poured their entire lives into the pizza business. The two buddies grew up together in Northeast Philadelphia and began working at a pizza shop together when they were 16. They made their dream come true in their late twenties, opening their own shop, Papa's Pizza, in 1996."I knew Ken was the best pizza maker I ever met in my life," Green said. "I was like, we can do this."Now, that dream is coming to an end. Wednesday was Papa's Pizza's final day. Loyal customers poured through the doors to say...
‘This is happening for real’: Advocates stress the dangerous reality of human trafficking in Philadelphia region
More than 100 people gathered in Kensington Tuesday evening for a lighthearted night of tacos and dancing, but for a serious cause: human trafficking.
South Jersey teen receives free wisdom teeth surgery as part of Woodbury practice's new program
WOODBURY, N.J. (CBS) -- A South Jersey student is feeling lucky and grateful about having dental surgery after his wisdom teeth removal was free of charge thanks to a new program.Seventeen-year-old Dante Scott is used to being strong in difficult situations, and now he's about to have four wisdom teeth surgically removed. Scott is getting a procedure that would cost about $5,000 for free at Westwood Oral Surgery in Woodbury, New Jersey."We've been in this community for about 50 years now and we have so many students that we see all the time. We wanted to just be able to give...
Air quality alert for 6 N.J. counties Thursday
An air quality alert was issued on Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. in effect until Thursday at 11 p.m. for Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone and Fine Particulates, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Sensitive individuals, including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. Hot and humid conditions are expected on Thursday, along with ample sunshine and south-southwesterly winds. As a result, ozone levels will be able to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category along the I-95 corridor and the northern New Jersey coast," says the National Weather Service.
Investment firm appears to enter New Jersey market with Camden County industrial deal
Real estate investment firm GID has acquired more than 110,000 square feet of vacant industrial space outside Camden, with plans to renovate the building to attract new tenants. The privately held company, which is based in Atlanta, reportedly paid $14.75 million for the facility at 8290 National Highway in Pennsauken....
Get Paid for Snitching on Illegal Trash Dumpers in This New Jersey Town
See someone illegally dumping their trash? Report them for a cash incentive in this South Jersey city. Camden, New Jersey is taking a bold step to minimize illegal trash dumping in the city. City officials say they're rolling out a $500,000 new program to install a network of 120 cameras around the city to catch and deter people from dumping their trash.
New Jersey Family Seeks Answers in Grandmother’s Mysterious Disappearance
NJ family wants answers after grandmother vanishes without a trace. Norma Yates was last seen in her Atco, New Jersey neighborhood precisely one year ago today. Her daughter Nichole Starinieri Ennis set out to find her after she disappeared without a trace spoke to NBC News. "Norma is a lively,...
Catch The 2024 Chinese Lantern Festival Before It’s Gone in Philadelphia
If you’re looking for something super fun to do in the Philadelphia area this summer, this is the perfect event. Whether it’s a date night or even just an unplanned girl’s night out, this pop-up festival in Philadelphia is for sure the best option for anyone looking for a chill vibe.
New Jersey lawmakers demand answers about wall collapse from department of transportation
BELLMAWR, N.J. (CBS) — Following a two-year CBS News Philadelphia investigation into the collapse of a retaining wall on the I-295 Direct Connect Project, Congressman Donald Norcross (D) and a group of state lawmakers have held a series of meetings with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to seek answers about why the wall failed.The large retaining wall, known as Wall 22, collapsed in March 2021. It held up an elevated roadway that was a critical part of the billion-dollar Direct Connect Project, which is located at the junction of I-295, I-76 and Route 42.CBS News Philadelphia reported on...
Commissioners to host public meeting about Camden County LINK Trail
(Camden, NJ) – The Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with Winslow Township will be hosting a public meeting to update residents on the local segments of the Camden County LINK Trail, a proposed 34-mile regional trail that will stretch from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to the south end of Winslow Township.
Holidays come early with Christmas in July
The township hosted its annual Christmas in July event last month at the Deptford Recreation Center. The event attracted hundreds, according to Mayor Paul Medany, over its two-hour run time. Santa Claus was on hand, opting out of his usual red suit in favor of a Hawaiian shirt with red surf shorts. Buddy the Elf interacted with kids and adults alike.
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