Atlantic City Casinos Endure Sandy Mostly Unharmed
Atlantic City's 12 waterfront casinos came through the superstorm largely unharmed.
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Atlantic City's 12 waterfront casinos came through the superstorm largely unharmed.
Governor Corbett said comparatively speaking, Pennsylvania appears to have dodged a bullet with Hurricane Sandy.
The entire length of the Garden State Parkway has reopened.
Major highways in and around Philadelphia are open again after a monster hybrid storm began moving out of the area.
The storm formerly known as Sandy brought the worst it could to the area. The predicted devastation from this deadly storm unfortunately panned out.
Oyster Creek in Lacey Township, N.J., was already offline for regular maintenance before Sandy, a superstorm downgraded Monday night from a hurricane, slammed the East Coast.
Due to severe weather, all Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Bridges have been closed.
Sandy started making landfall along the coast of South Jersey on Monday evening at about 6 p.m. with 90 MPH winds.
Well, it's happened, Hurricane Sandy has been picked up by that strong advancing trough to the west and this has doubled its forward speed. It's a clear indication of just how strong that western disturbance is, that it can take a massive storm and pick it up like a stone, sling-shotting it toward the eastern seaboard.
Much stronger winds, rain and flooding marked the approach Monday of Hurricane Sandy, on its way to a predicted direct hit on New Jersey, with tidal waters crossing the main oceanfront drive in the south end of Cape May, and streets near the Atlantic City Boardwalk starting to flood.
As of 8 a.m. Monday, the latest word from PECO is that, across the region, electrical power is not yet affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Oh, Oh Sandy. It has made the turn north and now the final turn comes later Monday as it heads to the northwest and into our area.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Cumberland County.
A year after telling New Jersey residents to "Get the hell off the beach" as Hurricane Irene approached, Gov. Chris Christie has a new message for people on the coastline:
This afternoon Sandy is located almost 300 miles off the North Carolina coast with 75 mph winds and continues to move northeast away from the coast. But don't let that fool you, Sandy is still expected to turn northwest on Monday, as an upper level disturbance from the Midwest captures the storm.
Philadelphia's transit agency has announced that it will suspend all services at the end of Sunday's service schedule due to the approaching storm.
The declaration was announced around 11 a.m. Saturday, just before the governor held a news conference to discuss how the state was preparing for the storm.
The New Jersey State Emergency Operations Center was activated at 8 a.m. today to coordinate preparations related to the storm.
Friday morning dawns with a clearer consensus about the projected path and impact of Sandy, and as the cone of uncertainty continues to narrow, our region comes into sharper focus.
All is calm in Atlantic City, but emergency management officials aren't taking any chances with Hurricane Sandy barreling up the coast. They're expected to meet Friday to lay out a storm plan. It's something many Jersey Shore towns are doing as well.
Across New Jersey, most communities approached about hosting one of the state's first legal medical marijuana dispensaries in out-of-the-way industrial zones have just said no, after outpourings of public opposition. Montclair is a different story.
Clayton is rocked by the sensless killing of 12-year-old Autumn and the arrest of two brothers charged with first degree murder. A constant stream of mourners have visited the location where her body was found behind the suspects' home.
A day after two teenage brothers were charged in their daughter's death, the parents of Autumn Pasquale spoke to Eyewitness News and tried to put their tragic loss into words.
New Jersey's Health Department is reporting five people have died from West Nile virus in the state.
As the search continues for a missing Gloucester County girl, last seen Saturday afternoon riding her bicycle, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office says a reward is being offered to help find her.
The former Delaware County Memorial Hospital, which has sat vacant since closing in November 2022, could soon have a new purpose.
During a community meeting in Southwest Philadelphia, neighbors said they're worried about gun violence in the area.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will likely be the hottest day of the heat wave, with high temps pushing the 100-degree mark across most of the area.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will likely be the hottest day of the heat wave, with high temps pushing the 100-degree mark across most of the area.
The former Delaware County Memorial Hospital, which has sat vacant since closing in November 2022, could soon have a new purpose.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
During a community meeting in Southwest Philadelphia, neighbors said they're worried about gun violence in the area.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
The former Delaware County Memorial Hospital, which has sat vacant since closing in November 2022, could soon have a new purpose.
During a community meeting in Southwest Philadelphia, neighbors said they're worried about gun violence in the area.
A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times on Roosevelt Boulevard in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
High school students in the Philadelphia area are getting a firsthand look at the technology shaping the future.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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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.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson hosted a quality-of-life meeting for neighbors in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night. The event came on the heels of two recent shootings in the neighborhood.
The Philadelphia father and son attended Monday night's MLB Home Run Derby, hoping to watch Kyle Schwarber compete. Instead, Stephen Bennis walked away with one of Schwarber's home runs after making a catch during the final round.
The Upper Darby School District plans to demolish the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and build a career and technical education center in its place. Madeleine Wright reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on what could be the hottest day of the heat wave.
Phillies' DH Kyle Schwarber said the 2026 All-Star Game will be something he'll remember for the rest of his life.