Ryan Hughes

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Ryan Hughes |Jon Claudio

Families and crime survivors gathered during a healing vigil to honor their loved ones and to rally for solutions to help curb crime. "It's like living a nightmare that you can't wake up from," said Michele Parker. For nearly four years, Parker has been weathering the waves of agonizing pain after losing her youngest child. Her son, 23-year-old Evan Baylor, was shot and killed in West Philadelphia in June 2021. She says her whole world was taken in the blink of an eye.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ryan Hughes

Parents face charges after brawl at youth hockey tournament in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Several parents are now facing charges in connection with a brawl at a kids' hockey tournament in South Jersey. Police said the fight first broke out between players, and moments later, many parents cleared the stands and joined in.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ryan Hughes |Brad Nau

Camden County officials launches Blue Envelope Initiative. Here's how it works. Many drivers in Camden County are being shown more compassion behind the wheel, especially during a traffic stop. Officials launched the Blue Envelope Initiative with the goal of creating a safer and more helpful communication between police officers and individuals with special needs. "These blue envelopes will definitely help reduce stress and anxiety for autistic individuals during traffic stops.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ryan Hughes |Tom Gardiner

Jersey Kebab to reopen with community celebration following owner's release from ICE detention A popular restaurant in Haddon Township, New Jersey, has been shuttered since last month following an immigration raid, but Jersey Kebab is set to reopen this weekend. On Friday, Emine Emanet was spraying down the sidewalks, cleaning the restaurant, and getting the place spic and span. The family's story captured the heart of the community.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ryan Hughes

Artists and carpenters design bus stop benches in Camden to help beautify the neighborhood At Camden FireWorks, artists are focused on new designs and upcoming exhibitions, but it was during her commute into the city when the gallery's Executive Director, Asiyah Kurtz, sparked the idea for her latest project. "On one particular day, it was very cold, it was snowing, and people were standing out trying to catch the bus," Kurtz said.