Expert: Likelihood Of Coronavirus Being Spread In Ocean This Memorial Day Weekend Is Very Low
Despite warnings about the pandemic, some will make the trip for the Memorial Day weekend but they will certainly encounter a few changes.
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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.
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.
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.
Hundreds, if not thousands, took advantage of visiting the ocean on the Jersey Shore.
But with New Jersey's governor giving shore towns the go-ahead to begin reopening their beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, it remains to be seen if the Summer of Bug will be either of those things.
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.
Several Jersey Shore towns are beginning to reopen.
Some restrictions are being lifted at the Jersey Shore.
The Jersey Shore towns could see more flooding when the next high tide comes later today.
Police did not identify who Ortiz-Magro is accused of fighting with.
Jersey shore beaches may soon become wider.
The 37-year-old reality television star's publicist says he was released from prison in Otisville, New York, around 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
At his sentencing last fall, The Situation told the judge that he was trying to overcome years of drug and alcohol abuse.
Large, choppy swells are pounding the beaches in Atlantic City as the outer reaches of Hurricane Dorian send steady wind to the Jersey Shore.
Rates run about $3,000 a night.
Coffee Talk is celebrating 25 years this season.
The tax on so-called transient accommodations was part of last year's budget.
One witness even thought a melted glob of salp was raw sewage.
Out of the nearly 30 people who were on the deck when it collapsed, only a few were badly hurt.
The beach is the place to be in the summer, but there may be a few you want to avoid.
Researchers report that a 10-foot-long great white named Miss May they tagged in February is traveling along the Jersey Shore right now.
If you are worried Miss May's travel itinerary might include a stop at your vacation spot, Ocearch offers a Global Shark Tracker where you can see real-time data on the location of sharks around the world.
A 14-year-old girl died in a shooting inside an Upper Darby Township home Thursday afternoon, police said.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
A 14-year-old girl died in a shooting inside an Upper Darby Township home Thursday afternoon, police said.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
A 14-year-old girl died in a shooting inside an Upper Darby Township home Thursday afternoon, police said.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
Scottie Scheffler, a Cowboys fan, was heckled by Eagles fans during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
Troy Carey is the first student in the history of Salem High School to get a scholarship for bowling.
This Saturday's cleanup efforts are in advance of a Memorial Day service to honor the 10 Black Civil War soldiers who are buried at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Two men are facing charges after over 260 pounds of meth were seized by law enforcement in New Jersey in April, the largest meth bust in state history.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
Scottie Scheffler, a Cowboys fan, was heckled by Eagles fans during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
While Aston native Braden Shattuck struggled on Day 1 of the 2026 PGA Championship, his friends and family were there cheering him on.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
With one of the best views of the PGA Championship anywhere near Aronimink, they expect plenty of company.
It's been nearly a year since a deadly police shooting shook Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. Ryan Hughes reports.
Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty both earned degrees from Delaware County Community College on Thursday.
While Aston native Braden Shattuck struggled on Day 1 of the 2026 PGA Championship, his friends and family were there cheering him on. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.