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Another South Jersey beach town is cracking down on supervising unruly children and teens before the summer season has officially started.
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Another South Jersey beach town is cracking down on supervising unruly children and teens before the summer season has officially started.
Wildwood isn't the only spot down the Shore that's had issues with unruly crowds lately, and some state leaders said parents should be held responsible for the actions of their children.
Shore leaders are expected to pass an emergency ordinance Wednesday that would ban backpacks on the Wildwood boardwalk. The ban would go into effect immediately.
The Wildwood Board of Commissioners is expected to pass a new emergency backpack ban ordinance Wednesday night that will go into effect immediately from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily.
Gov. Phil Murphy toured the work being done in North Wildwood Friday afternoon and said the potential negative economic impact on the summer season is what led to the emergency project.
The Cape May County Prosecutors Office said a juvenile suspect accused of stabbing a teenager in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons violations.
Wildwood police pushed back against the accusation that a lack of police was the reason for mayhem on the boardwalk on Memorial Day weekend.
There's plenty to do this Memorial Day if you're not heading to the Jersey Shore. Check out our list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
Ocean City officials said at a press conference that more seasonal police officers are on the way, and 20 of them will be assigned to the boardwalk.
Leaders from Cape May County and Ocean City, New Jersey, gathered for a news conference to discuss recent a recent fight on the boardwalk and other safety concerns heading into the summer tourism season.
Cape May County officials shared a stern warning after a chaotic Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore, including in Ocean City and Wildwood. The Ocean City mayor said 20 additional seasonal police officers will be on the boardwalk.
Ocean City, NJ officials will announce new measures to improve public safety after a teenager was stabbed on the Boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend. Meanwhile, Wildwood's mayor is having conversations with New Jersey State Police after the city called a state of emergency after a surge of calls for service about young adults and juveniles over the holiday weekend.
Help has arrived in North Wildwood as the Shore town tries to fix its growing beach erosion problem.
After a taste of summer on Monday, many Jersey Shore business owners and managers are still looking for summer workers.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
Ocean City, New Jersey is home to many family-run businesses, and in the heart of downtown, the Asbury Avenue shopping district is ushering in a new summer season.
Wet weather and traffic slowed travel as the Memorial Day weekend wound down Monday evening. "A little wet, lots of traffic," one traveler on the Pennsylvania Turnpike said.
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.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
State officials announced Thursday that chip technology will soon make SNAP debit cards, known as EBT cards, more secure.
Gig's grandchildren say he's "synonymous with the tramcar" he drove for decades on the Wildwood boardwalk.
Philadelphia police launched an exhaustive investigation into the disappearance of Amy McHale, Raymond Horsch's ex-wife.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
Philadelphia police launched an exhaustive investigation into the disappearance of Amy McHale, Raymond Horsch's ex-wife.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
State officials announced Thursday that chip technology will soon make SNAP debit cards, known as EBT cards, more secure.
Gig's grandchildren say he's "synonymous with the tramcar" he drove for decades on the Wildwood boardwalk.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
State officials announced Thursday that chip technology will soon make SNAP debit cards, known as EBT cards, more secure.
Philadelphia police launched an exhaustive investigation into the disappearance of Amy McHale, Raymond Horsch's ex-wife.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A sheriff's deputy was hospitalized and three people were arrested after a chaotic scene in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Gig's grandchildren say he's "synonymous with the tramcar" he drove for decades on the Wildwood boardwalk.
South Jersey athletes, Mount Holly native 9-year-old Demtrius Vanderpoel and Haddon Township native 14-year-old Alyssa Mattiacci, are in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year title.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
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
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
South Jersey athletes, Mount Holly native 9-year-old Demtrius Vanderpoel and Haddon Township native 14-year-old Alyssa Mattiacci, are in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year title.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and the Phillies drew a season-high 13 walks in a 3-0 win over the Nationals
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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.
Spotty showers will be on the horizon through midnight before temperatures turn less humid on Friday in the Philadelphia region. CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the weather forecast.
With the 30-day warning period over, drivers in Philadelphia will start receiving tickets if they park in the city's Smart Loading Zones without registering. Reporter Ray Strickland talked to drivers about the new program.
State officials say the scuttle fly destroys up to 40% of crops every year. Sher-Rockee Mushroom Farms in Upper Oxford Township is fighting back. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Chip-enabled debit cards will soon be in the hands of SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania. Officials say the technology will prevent SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, from being stolen. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
Everyone inside Philadelphia City Hall evacuated during a City Council session Thursday because of an unattended bag, but police say they investigated and did not find anything dangerous. No injuries were reported, and no one was arrested, according to police.