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We caught up with a few families and furry friends who are already enjoying the Labor Day holiday weekend in Wildwood.
In addition to relaxing on a beach chair or building sand castles, each year hundreds of families get to learn more about what sort of cool shells and animals they can find at the beach.
The food truck festival lasts till 8 p.m. Friday night and will start back up again Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.
This week, the Philadelphia region was rocked by storm damage, Made in America was canceled, a summer camp provided a much-needed break to children battling cancer and more.
Here's your guide to our top three favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots in New Jersey's most southern shore point.
For more than four decades, the Cape May County Park & Zoo has been welcoming visitors.
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
It is one of the most recognizable parts of the Wildwoods. Generations of visitors have hopped on board the bright yellow Sightseer Tramcars and taken that ride down the famous Boardwalk. Jim Donovan takes us along for the ride.
A summertime tradition going into Wildwood that you may not realize is staffed 24/7, 365 year-round, and is vital to the local fishing industry. Marcella Baietto reports at the Jersey Shore for the holiday weekend and Photojournalist Tom Gardiner shows us more.
Businesses are counting on one more big weekend to end the summer on a high note. Marcella Baietto reports in Wildwood for our final SummerFest Friday.
We are spending this Summerfest Friday down at the Jersey Shore. In addition to relaxing on a beach chair or building sand castles, each year hundreds of families get to learn more about what sort of cool shells and animals they can find at the beach. Brandon Goldner reports.
It's a SummerFest Friday and we are savoring these two final weeks of summer. Sea Isle is known as a city for all seasons but especially during the summertime. Brandon Goldner reports.
It's a SummerFest Friday and we are soaking up the last two weeks of summer. A perfect spot to do that is down at the Jersey Shore. Brandon Goldner spent the afternoon in Sea Isle City.
Let the weekend begin. We are celebrating summer right here in the city. You've heard of the music festival Coachella -- well, how Kidchella? Bill Kelly reports.
It's a SummerFest Friday and we're spending it on the farm. Tammie Souza soaks up the sunflowers at Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County.
It's a SummerFest Friday and this week we've made our way to West Chester. Located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, you'll find plenty of small-town charm. The ever-popular Open Air Market is also taking place this weekend. Siafa Lewis reports.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia is aiming to pack 1 million meals on Holy Thursday to help feed families in need.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness in the Cedarbrook Plaza was stabbed multiple times Thursday afternoon by a banned customer.
One study found that about 40% of U.S. adults with autism are unemployed.
A national memorial dedicated to Gen. George Washington attracts thousands of visitors every year. Leaders say it's a place that tells the story of America over the last 250 years. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A 17-year-old uncle of a 3-year-old boy critically wounded in a possible accidental shooting in a South Philadelphia home has been charged, prosecutors said Thursday.
A spring break tradition continues in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this week as the Finland-USA Exchange brings the Haverford Hawks and the Viikingit Club of Helsinki together in more ways than just on the ice. Nikki DeMentri reports.