SummerFest 2023: Baseball on the beach
The summer season is now officially underway and we are in Margate on SummerFest Friday. Pat Gallen is at the Jersey Shore with baseball on the beach.
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The summer season is now officially underway and we are in Margate on SummerFest Friday. Pat Gallen is at the Jersey Shore with baseball on the beach.
Another shore town has issued a new curfew because of rowdy teenagers. Seaside Heights passed an emergency measure this week to establish a 10 pm. curfew for those under 18. The curfew runs from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Four other people were injured including the mother of the two children who died. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
It's a SummerFest Friday and what better place to start the weekend than down at the Jersey Shore? Pat Gallen reports a game that is growing in popularity in town -- cornhole.
A follow-up now to a deadly fire last month at a South Jersey apartment complex where two siblings died. Liz Crawford reports some of the history of the Maple Shade complex.
SummerFest is in full swing Friday. We've made our way to Margate and we are hitting the beach for a little baseball. Pat Gallen explains the Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby at Granville Avenue Beach.
The Jersey Shore is calling on this SummerFest Friday. Pat Gallen reports at a spot in Margate, Atlantic County that remains synonymous with the Seaside city.
A Pleasantville woman was arrested in connection to a three-alarm fire in Atlantic City last Wednesday that displaced multiple residents.
You may remember the tragic fire that claimed two siblings' lives at a South Jersey apartment complex last month. Liz Crawford tracked down inspection records revealing hundreds of violations looking into the cause of the fire and the history of the Maple Shade apartment complex.
It's a SummerFest Friday and this week we are on the move to Margate. This specific Jersey Shore town will welcome thousands of visitors this summer season but there is one resident who calls the seaside resort home year-round. Pat Gallen reports.
Atlantic City is finally getting its long-sought indoor water park.
The Pennsauken, N.J.-based discount store chain was bought by a New York-based company.
West Reading's Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is being credited with helping boost an industry that really needs it: public transit.
It took firefighters around two-and-a-half hours to get the blaze under control, fire officials said.
Three people hospitalized are among 10 rescued from a massive fire, just blocks from the beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The fires have since been fully placed under control.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said lightning-caused wildfires are uncommon in New Jersey and represent 1% of all wildfires in the Garden State.
The Gloucester County Police Chiefs Association is calling for every officer in Gloucester County to be outfitted with GPS trackers.
West Deptford Police Chief John Chambers told CBS Philadelphia said during chases every second counts.
Truck driver Nate Moody died in the I-95 collapse. He was delivering gasoline last Sunday when his truck crashed and caught fire, leading to the collapse. There is also new support for Moody's family Ryan Hughes reports.
The fire, named the "Acorn Hill Wildfire" reached 100% containment Tuesday morning.
The fire at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest has burned 200 acres and is 60% contained.
The new ordinances include an earlier 11 p.m. curfew for people under the age of 18 and a ban on backpacks on the boardwalk after 8 p.m.
A new effort is underway in South Jersey to make playgrounds safer for children with food allergies.
Signs are going up in some playgrounds to raise awareness about the danger of an allergy triggered by just touching something that has traces of food on it.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Students at Coatesville Area High School took the lead in celebrating Black History Month in a full day program for the community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
The family of a man who died after being taken into custody by ICE is demanding to know exactly what happened.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a Bensalem home on fire with several people inside in 2025, officials said.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
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 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.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
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.
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.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
Brutally cold temperatures and wind chills are on the way, but before then, Philly is continuing efforts to remove snow from last week's winter storm.
The Philadelphia Flower Show is weeks away, but on Sunday, Feb. 8 through Feb. 16, you can get a sneak peek of the show at the King of Prussia Mall.
The Center City dive bar Dirty Franks is now requiring customers to be 25 years old or older to enter. The bar, covered in murals of famous people named Frank outside, sits at 13th and Pine streets.
Delmarva Power wants to raise rates between 16 to 24% depending on a household's usage, but Democrats want that proposal to be rejected.
Bill Kelly says an Arctic blast will hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.