As Labor Day weekend comes to an end, people down the Jersey Shore reflect on summer
As the temperatures get cooler and the crowds start to clear out, many are thinking of the memories summer 2025 has brought.
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As the temperatures get cooler and the crowds start to clear out, many are thinking of the memories summer 2025 has brought.
Families in Ocean City, New Jersey, were soaking up the final hours of Labor Day on the beach and boardwalk as the summer season unofficially winds down.
Organizers for Philadelphia's Labor Day Parade say it's about celebrating solidarity, while also highlighting the ongoing fight for fair wages and safe working conditions.
Families visited Penn's Landing in Philadelphia Sunday to soak up one more summer day with rides, treats and activities. Alicia Roberts has the story.
From the beach to the boardwalk, this holiday weekend is crucial for shops and restaurants. Business owners say the rain and extreme heat this past summer kept people away early in the season, and more recently, it was rough surf from Hurricane Erin.
Whether you're about to throw something on the grill for a BBQ or simply enjoy the long holiday weekend, here's a list of things to do in the Philadelphia region.
The coolest day this holiday weekend will be Saturday, with highs in the 60s in the Poconos and mid-70s in Philly and along the shore.
People are trying to hold on to the summer weather by heading down the shore on Labor Day weekend, as they feel like summer has flown by.
As the day goes on, we are seeing more and more people getting into town. Everyone Ryan Hughes spoke to says they feel like summer flew by, so they are trying to hold on to this weather for as long as they can. Sea Isle is hosting several cool events this weekend.
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike said there's going to be more cars on the road than there were in 2024, this Labor Day weekend. Turnpike officials also said a whopping estimated 3 million drivers will use the turnpike during the holiday weekend.
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TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
Families braved the traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway Thursday evening to get a jumpstart on the Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
The Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks in New Jersey has been canceled this week because of the impacts of Hurricane Erin.
There is a rush to get down to the shore ahead of the busy and long holiday weekend. Several events are planned for Labor Day weekend. An annual fireworks show in Wildwood has been canceled this year because of the impacts of Hurricane Erin. Ryan Hughes reports that many people are getting a jump on the weekend.
Weather really slowed down the summer season at the Jersey Shore, between rainy weekends and extreme heat. Now with nice, cooler than average weather for Labor Day Weekend, business owners are hoping for a strong closing. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
Business owners and workers in Ocean City, New Jersey, say they hope Labor Day weekend brings in lots of customers. Businesses faced multiple weather-related challenges this summer, including rain, extreme heat and rough surf from Hurricane Erin.
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Many soaked up sunshine down the Jersey Shore on Labor Day weekend one last time before returning to work and school.
The Cardboard Regatta is all about bringing the community together for one last time at the end of summer.
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer as the school year is set to begin for many students this week.
Families headed down the shore to Ocean City, New Jersey, for one last weekend of beach time before the end of summer vacation.
Families headed down the shore to Ocean City, New Jersey, for one last weekend of beach time before the end of summer vacation.
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The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Joseph McCann was questioned by police after his partner, Ashly Robinson, better known online as Ashlee Jenae, was found dead in her room.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
The Whealthy Meet Up 5K is a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
The Whealthy Meet Up 5K is a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
A Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing surprise on Wednesday. They got the keys to a fully paid-off home in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
The $20 million expansion of Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be unveiled at the end of May, just in time for a slate of big sporting events this summer.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
The "Whealthy Meet Up 5K" is more than just miles and finish times — it's a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Firefighters were called to the 1100 block of West Indiana Avenue after a fire broke out on Thursday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The first cruise ship to depart from Philadelphia in 15 years is now docked in the city's port. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region is likely to experience record heat again on Thursday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
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