Unofficial Start To Summer Season In Jersey Shore Off To Slow Start Due To Pandemic, Weather
The COVID-19 outbreak has made some noticeable changes to the unofficial start of summer.
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The COVID-19 outbreak has made some noticeable changes to the unofficial start of summer.
There was a steady stream of people on the boardwalk in Wildwood on Sunday, many wearing face masks.
Business owners are the Jersey Shore are optimistic after an encouraging start to the holiday weekend during the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite warnings about the pandemic, some will make the trip for the Memorial Day weekend but they will certainly encounter a few changes.
Memorial Day weekend is usually filled with lots of fun and festivities, but in the time of a pandemic, many will be barbecuing and socializing much differently.
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello joined CBS3 on Thursday to talk about some of the new rules and restrictions.
Wildwood's popular tram cars will soon be seen again on the boardwalk.
North Wildwood noticed an uptick in alcohol consumption in public places and Rosenello says they've come up with a way to not overwhelm their police department.
Oves Beach Grill, a staple on Ocean City's boardwalk, is preparing for a summer season unlike any other.
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday questioned the wisdom of beach-going, even as governors in other states reopen their beaches despite worries that the coronavirus outbreak could surge again.
The state is relaxing more restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds, if not thousands, took advantage of visiting the ocean on the Jersey Shore.
Business owners hope this is just the beginning of a much-needed boost.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state's public and private beaches will reopen for the summer beginning Memorial Day Weekend.
Wildwoods officials announced Thursday that hotels, motels and short-term rentals will reopen after Memorial Day Weekend.
The city says it's opening beaches to regular access on Saturday morning.
Manco & Manco Pizza owner Chuck Bangle says people are already in Ocean City as beaches reopen for recreational activities.
Visitors are allowed to exercise, fish or surf, but they're not allowed to sunbathe, sit in chairs or congregate, officials said.
Officials stress that these reopenings are not for visitors to come flocking, and that people should follow the guidance in their home areas.
Starting Friday, the beaches in Wildwood and North Wildwood will open back up to walking, running, fishing and sunbathing, as long as people practice social distancing.
As Jersey Shore towns begin to reopen, they're opening with a plan presented to Gov. Phil Murphy by Cape May County Freeholders.
During Stockton University's annual Jersey Shorecast economic experts said missing all spring business has the 2020 summer season starting off deep in a hole.
County leaders presented a lengthy resolution, calling the move a "safe, thoughtful and progressive reopening of public facilities and businesses."
Several Jersey Shore towns are beginning to reopen.
Those beaches will open for walking, running, fishing, and surfing from dawn until dusk.
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Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Police say an argument inside a bar in the 2500 block of North 2nd Street in North Philadelphia led to a critical shooting.
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
A Pennsylvania woman spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed by her bank.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
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A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing his girlfriend on Outlook Lane in Levittown on Sunday, police said.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
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After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
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The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
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A house in Milmay, New Jersey was left charred and gutted after a fire broke out around 5 a.m. Monday. Officials said no one was hurt.
Monday got off to another frigid start around the Delaware Valley with morning temps in the single digits and wind chills below zero. Winds calm down today and the region will have plenty of sunshine before temperatures warm into the 40s tomorrow, closer to normal for this time of year.
A woman in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, spent seven months fighting to get more than $4,000 in unauthorized withdrawals reversed from Wells Fargo — and only made progress after contacting CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner.
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