Jersey Shore visitors cut Memorial Day weekend short to beat traffic and bad weather
AAA suggests drivers wait to make the trek home from the shore until after the peak travel window Monday afternoon into early evening.
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AAA suggests drivers wait to make the trek home from the shore until after the peak travel window Monday afternoon into early evening.
Wildwood police issue a state of emergency restricting access to the entire boardwalk to protect residents and visitors citing "civil unrest."
Witnesses said chaos unfolded after police say a fight on the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk ended with a 15-year-old boy stabbed.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed when a fight broke out on the boardwalk Saturday night in Ocean City, New Jersey, police said Sunday. "If you don't want to behave, don't come," Mayor Jay A. Gillian said in a statement.
Proceeds from the Memorial Beach Challenge benefit The 31 Heroes Project.
As one Ocean City Boardwalk visitor tells it: "In the winter, you know, it's like, sad season. Now I'm in happy season." CBS Philadelphia photojournalist Tom Gardiner takes you to Ocean City, NJ to hear the sounds and see the sights of a bustling weekend at the Jersey Shore as visitors return for Memorial Day Weekend.
The U.S. Coast Guard flight crew out of Air Station Atlantic City is always prepared for the next rescue alarm to sound.
There are plenty of places to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend if you're staying in the city. Family and friends enjoyed Friday evening on Penn's Landing at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
The beach in Ocean City, New Jersey around the Music Pier is home to a two-mile obstacle course for the annual Memorial Beach Challenge, a race raising money for The 31 Heroes Project. 31 Heroes creates programs and financial support systems for service members, veterans and families. Wakisha Bailey chats with members of 31 Heroes and organizers of the challenge to learn more - as participants race around the beach over hills, under obstacles and through trenches of water in the background.
Across the Philadelphia region, small flags were flying in front of headstones at veterans cemeteries in memory of fallen soldiers – who are commemorated on Memorial Day. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Grant Gilmore.
Many of you are staying in the region this weekend and many more are headed out of town to the Delaware beaches or Jersey Shore. Siafa Lewis spent the day in the Garden State reporting from Ocean City.
It's a common sight in the sky as seagulls or kites and over the years banner planes have become a summertime staple.
AAA and transportation data provider INRIX say the worst times to travel are between noon and 7 p.m. on May 24, while the best time to travel is before 11 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
The fund, which Murphy said came from the American Rescue Plan, includes $20 million to finish repairing the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Get an inside look at banner plans as the summer season kicks off at the Jersey Shore. Ross DiMattei reports.
The U.S. Coast Guard flight crew out of Air Station Atlantic City is always prepared for the next rescue alarm to sound. Jan Carabeo reports.
Here's everything you can see in Ocean City, New Jersey as the Shore town prepares for the unofficial start of summer to get underway. Wakisha Bailey reports live on the Ocean City and tells you everything you can expect.
Cape May unveiled a new accessible beach mat that stretches for more than a mile, just in time for the influx of visitors arriving early for Memorial Day weekend.
Memories in Margate, the iconic Jersey Shore club, celebrated its grand reopening Thursday.
Memories in Margate reopened Thursday with a new look and a new owner, but the iconic bar is infused with memories and memorabilia of its former owner, legendary Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat.
Memories in Margate has reopened in time for Memorial Day weekend. The iconic Jersey Shore club now has a tribute to its former owner, Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat.
With 465,000 Philadelphia-area residents expected to hit the road in their cars for Memorial Day weekend, AAA has some tips for the best times to travel.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is closely monitoring a stray bottlenose dolphin that's stuck in a small creek in Cape May, New Jersey.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is closely monitoring a stray dolphin that's stuck in a small creek in Cape May, the rescue agency told CBS News Philadelphia. Chopper 3 was over the creek earlier Tuesday.
The city of North Wildwood announced the emergency beach nourishment dredging project is expected to begin in the next seven to 10 days and be completed by the July 4 holiday.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly man after he was found dead with lacerations on his chest and head inside a Logan home.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
Accused gang member Tyvine Jones, who was wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between 2020 and 2022, has been arrested.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on a resolution Thursday that would give the district the green light to hand the properties over to the city for plans to potentially turn them into affordable housing units.
Bill Kelly is tracking the latest rain hitting the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The fire is under investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and Galloway Township Police.
Police said 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey was stabbed to death inside his home on North 16th Street.