Wildwood officials approve boardwalk backpack ban with hopes of avoiding Memorial Day weekend chaos
Wildwood issued a state of emergency last month during Memorial Day weekend because of large unruly crowds.
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Wildwood issued a state of emergency last month during Memorial Day weekend because of large unruly crowds.
Wednesday's weather in the Philadelphia region is bright, sunny and perfectly on target for a late spring day, with thunderstorm chances on Friday.
Decades before Juneteenth, free Black Americans thrived in the South Jersey community of Timbuctoo. Meet the native son trying to preserve its history.
Formerly enslaved people were free in Timbuctoo, New Jersey 60 years before Juneteenth - the national holiday marking Union troops' arrival in Texas to carry out the Emancipation Proclamation. Tucked in Westampton, Burlington County, the site includes gravestones of Black soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Tickets for the 3-hour trip aboard the historic ship will run you $3,000.
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.
Jose Uribe, an insurance broker who is the prosecution's star witness, has detailed how he says he bribed Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife.
Raekwon Noel said heading to the Summer Olympics in Paris is a "dream come true." He's shattered school records at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Raekwon Noel, a senior at Highland Regional High School, is originally from Guyana in South America.
A massive fire at a condo complex in East Windsor, Mercer County, displaced 24 families on Monday, fire officials said.
One lucky New Jersey lottery player woke up a whole lot richer on Tuesday. Powerball says the $222.6 million jackpot winning ticket was sold in the Garden State.
The owners of a convenience store in Lindenwold, New Jersey, woke up to a big surprise — they earned $30,000 for selling a winning Powerball ticket.
After some showers at the Jersey Shore on Tuesday, skies will clear but there could be more showers ahead of the Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds show at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Red Cross said it's assisting 30 displaced people, but that number could go up to 40.
Multiple units at the American Way Apartments on Avon Drive in East Windsor were impacted by the fire.
It's unclear if anyone was injured in the blaze, but the apartment complex was evacuated.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, detailed his alleged conversations with the New Jersey Democrat.
If you are a Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware SNAP benefit recipient and have noticed your EBT balance has been drained, here are some of the next steps you can take.
Paulsboro police helped reunite Freddie the goat with his owners after the animal wandered away.
Police said six people, including two minors, were arrested after large, "unruly" crowds created a disturbance at Pennsauken Township's Summer Kick Off event Saturday night.
Paulsboro Police said a stray goat named Freddie was reunited with his owners after being found near the Paulsboro Fire Department Sunday night. According to police, he was a wedding gift for a lucky couple and wandered away from his hiding place.
Four young adults are facing charges after Pennsauken's Summer Kick Off event was shut down early Saturday night due to "public safety concerns." Two children under the age of 18 were also arrested. Police Chief Philip Olivo said "multiple large crowds" became "unruly," which prompted officials to shut down the celebration.
Police in Pennsauken, New Jersey, arrested four young adults and two children after shutting down the Summer Kick Off event Saturday night. Officials ended the event early because "multiple large crowds" presented a safety concern, the police chief said.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
We are watching a major coastal storm this weekend as below freezing temps continue in the Philadlephia region.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at ICE.
A judge will determine whether exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park will have to be restored.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says the $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Fogelsville, just outside Allentown, will make injectable drugs and devices.
We are watching a major coastal storm this weekend as below freezing temps continue in the Philadlephia region.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at ICE.
A judge will determine whether exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park will have to be restored.
A coastal storm may brush by the Jersey Shore on Sunday and drop some snow, or potentially miss the Philly area entirely.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at ICE.
A judge will determine whether exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park will have to be restored.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says the $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Fogelsville, just outside Allentown, will make injectable drugs and devices.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
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.
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.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
We haven't been above freezing since 7 p.m. Jan. 24, and this weekend marks days eight and nine of the cold stretch. Bill Kelly Has the forecast.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
Olney High School boys basketball head coach Shakir Johnson is not only developing players at his alma mater, but outstanding young men. Krystle Rich reports.
Researchers at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in South Philadelphia are training dogs to help detect hemangiosarcoma, an often deadly form of canine cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Saturday marks one year since a deadly jet crash rocked a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. Madeleine Wright goes back to look at this community that's been changed forever.