New Jersey

It’s finally fall, which means it’s time to pick a pumpkin. Whether you’re carving a jack-o-lantern, baking a pie from scratch or simply using pumpkins for fall decor, here’s what you need to know before you hit the pumpkin patch.

There is a report of six of the creepy invasive crawlers in southeastern Pennsylvania on JoroWatch.com. What do you know about the spiders?

The Brandywine Valley SPCA is expanding to South Jersey to become the first Animal Welfare Organization in the country to operate in three states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA will now operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey after agreeing to affiliate with Lindenwold’s Animal Adoption Center.

Jonathan Holloway, the embattled president of Rutgers University, announced Sept. 17, 2024, that he will step down next year after a tenure that has included contending with the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the university’s first-ever strike and surviving a no-confidence vote by the faculty senate.

We were warned that parachuting Joro spiders could land in the Philadelphia region. Now there is a report of six of the giant arachnids appearing in a Bucks County yard.

Looking for something to get you into the fall spirit? Something like pumpkin picking, apple cider, great food and fun crafts. We have your guide to some of the fall festivals and events coming to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

A man in Mercer County is accused of sexually exploiting a child online. Police discovered the suspect, Don-Diego Parkman, made contact with a preteen girl in Missouri and told her to send him sexually explicit photos and videos. Parkman has worked as a costumed character and mascot at places like Sesame Place.

A New Jersey man, who worked as a costumed character at Six Flags Great Adventure, Sesame Place and other Philadelphia-area attractions, has been charged with sending sexually-explicit messages and images to a preteen girl.

Four Philadelphia men are accused of stealing meat, alcohol and seafood from trucks at service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike. The arrests come amid a string of similar thefts in Philadelphia over the past several months.

It’s been five years since the disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez from a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas showed us how loved ones are honoring her as the search for the girl continues.

Four Philadelphia men are accused of stealing meat, alcohol and seafood from trucks at service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike.

Elaine DePrince, the mother of world-renowned ballerina and humanitarian Michaela DePrince, died a day after her daughter’s death, a family spokesperson said.

Fire officials say a person died after being pulled out of an early morning house fire on Monday in Haddonfield, NJ.

As summer winds down, many are looking ahead to autumn. Several fall-themed festivities are happening this weekend to help everyone get in the spirit. NBC10’s Karen Hua reports. 

Camden School Board president Wasim Muhammed has stepped down from his position after receiving backlash amid a sexual assault settlement.

Camden School Board president Wasim Muhammad has officially stepped down from his position. There were calls for his resignation at a school board meeting last month after he was found guilty of committing “outrageous conduct” on a middle school student 30 years ago. 

Two South Jersey youth football programs are dealing with tragedy after a coach and a young player were killed in a crash. On Friday night, fans at a game in Ocean City showed these neighboring programs that they are not alone. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville was there for the fitting tribute. 

Michaela DePrince was a trailblazer in the world of classical ballet after facing a life of adversity. She recently died at the age of 29. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has her story. 

A South Jersey community is in mourning after a youth football coach and a 9-year-old football player were killed in a crash near a park in Vineland on Thursday.