Ocean City businesses hope economic momentum from Memorial Day Weekend continues through summer
Despite some early concerns and economic uncertainty many businesses down the shore are reporting a strong start to the season. Ryan Hughes reports.
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Despite some early concerns and economic uncertainty many businesses down the shore are reporting a strong start to the season. Ryan Hughes reports.
The weather conditions will be relatively kind Tuesday after a gorgeous Memorial Day in the Philadelphia area.
After spending Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore, many Philadelphia-area families faced heavy traffic on their way home. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Monday will be sunny and warmer in the Philadelphia area, and showers move in later this week.
Families celebrated the unofficial start of summer Sunday afternoon on the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk. Many enjoyed the sunny weather on the beach and snacked on pizza, popcorn and more on the boardwalk.
Highs will approach 70 degrees Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds before temps reach the mid-70s for parts of the region on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Weekend is all about tradition for so many families. Many packed up the car and headed to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches. Siafa Lewis spent some time in Wildwood, where the long weekend is just getting started.
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.
For many, Memorial Day Weekend has become known as the unofficial start of the summer season. Visitors and locals flocked to the Wildwoods on Friday for the beginning of the weekend as the International Kite Festival and Memorial Day festivities began.
While many appreciate the days off and time with family, Memorial Day is first and foremost about honoring those who died in service to the country. Ryan Hughes reports from Wildwood where multiple events honoring the true meaning of the holiday are underway this weekend.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
AAA expects more than 45 million Americans to travel over the holiday, most by car. Hundreds of thousands are expected to make their way down the shore for the holiday weekend.
It is starting to feel like summertime at the Jersey Shore before Memorial Day weekend.
Businesses in Ocean City are hoping the holiday weekend will bring crowds to the Jersey Shore.
The Wildwood Boardwalk is damaged after a truck partially fell through Thursday.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
John's Water Ice, a Philadelphia staple, is opening a location on the Wildwood boardwalk this summer.
The Wildwood Boardwalk was voted the best in the United States by USA Today readers, and it wasn't the only New Jersey location to crack the top 10.
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.
A one-of-a-kind New Jersey landmark is the latest to be impacted by cuts to federal funding.
The funding, from congressional-directed spending, was announced by Sen. Cory Booker during an event last August. The landmark's executive director said they planned to use it for needed upgrades inside the six-story structure.
Wildwood, New Jersey, plans to step up security and safety measures this summer.
The City of Wildwood says it's stepping up security this summer in hopes of balancing safety and fun along its iconic boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.
The man's skull was damaged by several surgeries, and to repair it, doctors had to create a life-size model.
On Saturday, early morning fog will thin, but skies will remain cloudy with a thick marine layer mainly near the shore. Drizzle and spotty showers are possible.
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