Thousands of families head to Ocean City to enjoy Labor Day weekend
The boardwalk was packed in Ocean City as thousands of families flocked to the shore to celebrate the unofficial end of summer.
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The boardwalk was packed in Ocean City as thousands of families flocked to the shore to celebrate the unofficial end of summer.
The large crowds on the boardwalk were also a welcome sight for businesses in Ocean City.
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.
Crews are working to clean up the LandShark Bar in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after it was damaged from rough surf during Hurricane Erin.
The future of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City is up in the air after city council voted against a plan to develop the area into a high-rise hotel resort.
In a 6-1 vote on Thursday night, City Council voted against sending the plan to the Ocean City Planning Board for review. The proposal for the hotel was pitched by Icona Resorts.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
After federal funding to replenish many of the beaches at the Jersey Shore was cut, officials say the results could impact tourism and put neighborhoods at risk during hurricane season.
Summer Beat is in Ocean City, NJ, with some of the best eateries on the Boardwalk.
An exciting event happens on Friday evenings on the bay side of Ocean City, New Jersey. It's called Friday Night Bay Races, something that originally started in the summer of 1985. Photojournalist Tom Gardiner takes us sailing.
Sports anchor Pat Gallen had himself a day while he was on the Summer Beat down at the Jersey Shore. If you're booking a trip to the Jersey Shore this summer, you'll definitely want to take some notes!
The beach and shore are waiting for you to visit, but if you haven't booked a rental for your vacation. You're not alone.
The beach and shore are waiting for you to visit, but if you haven't booked a rental for your vacation. You're not alone. The weather and the economy are impacting the rental market this season. So now some owners are slashing prices. Ryan Hughes reports how you can lock in a good deal.
Monkey Bread on 9th Street and the Boardwalk has been warming hearts and tastebuds since 2001, serving up their famous breads.
Ocean City residents are weighing in on a controversial resort proposal, and a new independent census shows most aren't on board.
Most Ocean City, New Jersey residents oppose plans to build a new high-rise hotel at the former site of Gillian's Wonderland Pier, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
Families are kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend early down in Ocean City, New Jersey.
With a long holiday weekend right around the corner, many families are escaping to the Jersey Shore to get a jump start on Fourth of July celebrations.
Ocean City, New Jersey police say Harold Perkins was responsible for the cameras found in multiple boardwalk bathrooms this month.
Police arrested a man in connection with the hidden cameras found in public bathrooms on the Ocean City boardwalk. Harold Perkins was taken into custody at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. He faces six counts of invasion of privacy and manufacturing child pornography. Police said Perkins is being held in Pennsylvania until he can be extradited to New Jersey.
Every summer, we share stories of rescues down the shore. While most people are pulled to safety, some of those attempted rescues turn tragic. You can avoid becoming one of those rescues by following a few simple steps to stay safe at the beach. Meteorologist Tammie Souza goes beneath the surface for a closer look at the dangers and how to stay clear.
Authorities say hidden cameras looking like pens were found in public bathrooms located on Ocean City, New Jersey's Boardwalk.
Police in Ocean City, New Jersey, are investigating after multiple hidden cameras were found in public bathrooms along the Boardwalk this week. On Thursday, officers responded to a restroom at 6th Street and the Boardwalk in the Jersey Shore destination and spoke with a woman who found a hidden camera.
As more families start heading to the Jersey Shore, the opposition to a high-rise resort on Ocean City's boardwalk appears to be growing.
One reason groups oppose the idea is that it threatens the historic character, zoning integrity, and family-friendly culture that define Ocean City.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
A baby died, and her mother remains in critical condition as Philadelphia police continue to investigate a crash involving a private ambulance in Frankford early Sunday morning.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
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.
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.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region should prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Monday, including tornadoes. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A rowhome fire in West Philadelphia that sent two people to the hospital is under investigation.
Investigators said the ambulance driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle with the mother and her baby inside in Frankford. The ambulance driver now faces DUI charges.
ACCT Philly helped get a trapped dog down from a support beam at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region could get hit with severe storms Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.