Alexandra Simon

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

Health officials in South Jersey are warning that a litter of kittens from Port Norris could have been exposed to rabies. The Cumberland County Department of Health said on June 13 that the kittens came from North Avenue near Main Street, and at least one of the animals has tested positive for rabies. Other kittens from the same litter have already been taken home by people in the community, so anyone who recently got a kitten from the North Avenue area is asked to contact the health department.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

Multiple South Jersey police departments are providing support services to West Wildwood as the town deals with a staffing shortage among its own force. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said he asked the Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest departments to "provide necessary manpower and resources" to keep police services in West Wildwood running, and that all agreed to help.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

Emergency officials are responding to SEPTA's Fern Rock Transit Center station Thursday morning after a person was hit by a Broad Street Line train. A SEPTA spokesperson confirmed with CBS News Philadelphia just before 6 a.m. that someone was struck, but did not immediately provide more details about what happened. Broad Street Line trains are currently experiencing wait times up to 30 minutes in both directions, according to an alert on SEPTA's website.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

The countdown to World Cup soccer is officially on. Wednesday, June 11 marks one year until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played in cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Philadelphia is among the host cities preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world next year. To celebrate, city leaders are unveiling the FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Dilworth Park Wednesday afternoon.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

On June 14, cities across the United States are planning to host "No Kings Day" events as part of a coordinated protest against the Trump administration. Billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," organizing materials for "No Kings Day" say the protests are an opportunity for Americans to "stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism." The upcoming protests follow a series of nationwide rallies organized in April by "Hands Off!" and the 5050 Movement.