Neighboring towns called to help West Wildwood Police amid staffing shortage
In a new report, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police recommended disbanding the West Wildwood police force and contracting services with another agency.
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In a new report, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police recommended disbanding the West Wildwood police force and contracting services with another agency.
The iconic tram cars are moving, and families are once again filling the boardwalk, making memories at the beginning of a new season down the shore.
It is starting to feel like summertime at the Jersey Shore before Memorial Day weekend.
The changes come after Wildwood issued a state of emergency during Memorial Day weekend in 2024.
Cody, a 20-year-old American black bear who lived at Cape May County Parks and Zoo since 2005, has died.
Wildwood city leaders are warning families that police officers will be strictly enforcing a 10 p.m. curfew for minors this upcoming summer, Brandon Goldner reports.
Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history.
Wildwood, New Jersey, plans to step up security and safety measures this summer.
The Chateau Bleu Motel in North Wildwood, New Jersey, is in danger of being demolished. There is a push to save the property.
We're still a few weeks away from the summer season down the shore. But police are already trying to stop more pop-up parties from happening. Wildwood police say they've seen posts on social media promoting a party in July. Police want to prevent a repeat of a dangerous situation like this one in 2022. Two people were killed and several others were hurt at illegal car gatherings in Wildwood.
Hollywood hit South Jersey Monday afternoon as Steven Spielberg visited Tuckahoe to film scenes for a new project.
Steven Spielberg and a movie crew have been spotted working in Tuckahoe and Woodbine, New Jersey.
A man was charged with arson after a storage facility caught fire in Cape May Court House, New Jersey that damaged many units.
Video shared on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from a building on Shunpike Road in Middle Township.
Many residents' valuables have been destroyed in this inferno down the shore inside this storage facility in Cape May County. Ryan Hughes reports near the scene in Cape May Courthouse where an investigation is now underway.
Just in time for Presidents Day, you won't have to go all the way to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore — a local snow and sand sculptor and artist, Brendan Schaffer, created a replica made out of sand.
A man was shot and killed in a home in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Wednesday, police and the Cape May County Prosecutor said.
Body camera footage shows the moment a Middle Township police officer saved the life of a week-old baby who was unresponsive.
Body cam footage shows the moment a Middle Township, New Jersey, sprang into action to help save a baby who appeared to stop breathing.
A Cape May County teacher has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a student who was living with her, officials say.
New Jersey's Cape May County Zoo said the red panda David Bowie was a fan of craisins and climbing upside down.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, New Jersey State Police said. The victim is Laura Hughes, 50, of Runnemeade, New Jersey, police said.
Residents and crews in Cape May, New Jersey, are digging out after more than 8 inches of snow fell on the shore town Monday.
New Jersey and Delaware were hit the hardest by the winter storm that moved through the Philadelphia region on Monday.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
The signature summer fundraiser celebrates its golden anniversary this year, marking 50 years of unforgettable performances and magical nights under the stars in Fairmount Park. By HughE Dillon
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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 are responding to the attempted theft of an ATM at a 7-Eleven store at Tyson and Rowland avenues in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.
Opening statements are expected to start Tuesday in a landmark trial involving several state attorneys general and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Crews were called to a burning home on Orianna Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Oxford borough council voted 5-2 on Monday night to disband the town's police department. Officers will merge into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.