Odd Image On Ventnor-Margate Beach Tag Has Meaning
If you're headed to Ventnor or Margate for the holiday, you may be surprised by the picture on their beach tag. It's a drawing of a white-tailed deer.
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If you're headed to Ventnor or Margate for the holiday, you may be surprised by the picture on their beach tag. It's a drawing of a white-tailed deer.
Ocean surface temperatures along the South Jersey shore are already in the upper 70s.
New Jersey State police say troopers have located and recovered the bodies of two individuals Thursday along the Jersey Shore.
Kenny Chesney played a free concert on the beach for roughly 25,000 to 30,000 fans on Wednesday night.
Nine miles worth of oceanfront on Long Beach Island was shut down for a part of last weekend when medical waste started washing up on shore.
The concert is happening on the beach at Schellenger Avenue at 8:30 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the event is rain or shine.
Pointing out all the attractions of the Jersey Shore is an exercise in the obvious. A bustling vacation destination since the 1800s, the Jersey Shore attracts millions of families, couples and young singles annually for its spectacular 127 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline. It's Atlantic and Cape May counties that really draw in the locals though. Every summer, the Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway become bottlenecked with Pennsylvanians and New Yorkers heading toward beaches, bays, bars and boardwalks. From Sandy Hook to historic Cape May, "shoobies" go "down the shore" for sand, surf, sun and fun that only the Shore's hotels, casinos, souvenir shops, restaurants, amusement parks and wet entertainment can deliver.
Rip currents can be hard to see, says Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Lieutenant Dave Stearne. His best advice for staying safe in the ocean is to swim at a guarded beach. But, if you get caught in a rip current, he says try not to panic, though he admits that's tough.
Chesney was reportedly looking to perform on a boardwalk and had considered Seaside Heights, but he decided on Wildwood after visiting the beach there.
One South Jersey shore town has come up with a plan to help people evacuate -- with their pets -- in the event of an emergency.
Bob Schoelkopf, founding director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ, says pods of bottlenose dolphins have been back in the area for weeks.
There are a couple of notable changes in Ocean City. First is the Route 52 Causeway into town. After six years and $400 million that's all finished, just opened this weekend.
Not for service between the two cities. No, Sea Isle will have about a dozen jitneys making runs on Landis Avenue from 1st to 93rd Street for a $2 fare.
As the Jersey Shore opens the tourist season, Atlantic City has to deal with the aftermath of this week's murders of a mother and daughter from Canada. And Governor Chris Christie is among those more than a little displeased with some of the media coverage.
So you're headed down the shore this weekend, family in tow. Hitting the boardwalk? Of course. But what is the one item kids (and some adults) just gotta take home this year?
The Wildwoods has won the "best beach in New Jersey" survey for the fourth time in five years. But the survey is being called "cockamamie" by Mark Soifer, public information officer for Ocean City.
It's been gridlock nearly every Friday afternoon in-bound to Philadelphia on the Ben Franklin Bridge this spring. You're stuck in traffic, and the other side's moving along just fine. And you wonder why your side doesn't have another lane? There are a lot of variables.
A plan by this Jersey shore town to force bars to pay an extra fee if they want to remain open until 2 a.m. appears to be illegal, according to New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs.
Over the weekend, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola of the MTV show "Jersey Shore" hosted a pool party in Atlantic City.
It's said that in tough times, you find out who your friends are, and the owner of a restaurant and B&B down the shore apparently has a lot of them—far more than she thought.
Over the weekend, DJ Pauly D, of "Jersey Shore," kicked-off his DJ residency at the Pool After Dark in Atlantic City.
Road-trip fever is in the air, but gas prices are in the stratosphere. So, let's travel the nearby highways and byways to some intriguing spots that shouldn't consume more than a tank of gas each way.
For the tens of thousands who visit the Jersey Shore each summer for vacation, they welcome the respite from the pressure of work, but there are thousands more who head to the beach to find a job.
A new report shows sea levels are rapidly rising and the study predicts the Jersey Shore could be underwater in a matter of decades.
Several studies show human noise is disturbing the whales and if you think this is a West Coast issue, guess again. It's happening off the Jersey coast too.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, former police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, former police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
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.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
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.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
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.
Crews responded to Chemical Road near I-476 in Plymouth Meeting where a lane was closed while crews investigated a water main break. The lane has since reopened.
Norristown police Sgt. Daniel DeOrzio is charged with aggravated assault after the Feb. 4 incident at Stanbridge and West Airy streets.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore slavery exhibits removed from the President's House on Independence Mall last month.
Two chefs participating in this year's James Beard Foundation "Taste America" series showed up to our studio live with some dishes of their own! Janelle Burrell chats with Chef Yun Fuentes, from Bolo in Rittenhouse, and Chef Mebruka Kane of Doro Bet in West Philly.
A rally is planned Tuesday in support of restoring the slavery exhibit removed from the President's House at Independence Mall. Plus, the Philadelphia Art Commission will hear a proposal about moving the Joe Frazier statue, which is currently outside Stateside Live in South Philly, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.