Several groups oppose converting Gillian's Wonderland Pier into new Ocean City hotel
One reason groups oppose the idea is that it threatens the historic character, zoning integrity, and family-friendly culture that define Ocean City.
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One reason groups oppose the idea is that it threatens the historic character, zoning integrity, and family-friendly culture that define Ocean City.
Despite some early concerns and economic uncertainty many businesses down the shore are reporting a strong start to the season.
After spending Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore, many Philadelphia-area families faced heavy traffic on their way home. Nikki DeMentri reports.
People are soaking up the sun in Ocean City, NJ, as Memorial Day 2025 comes to a close. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports from the boardwalk and details the best time for you to get home.
The Ocean City boardwalk was packed Sunday as thousands of people visited the Jersey Shore to enjoy the sun, sand and more.
Families celebrated the unofficial start of summer Sunday afternoon on the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk. Many enjoyed the sunny weather on the beach and snacked on pizza, popcorn and more on the boardwalk.
It might not feel like summer, but that didn't stop visitors to Ocean City, New Jersey from enjoying the boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei hit the boards to see how people are enjoying the holiday.
Businesses in Ocean City are hoping the holiday weekend will bring crowds to the Jersey Shore.
Crews installed the iconic pirate ship to Playland's Castaway Cove on the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk four years after a fire destroyed it.
It’s absolutely beautiful out this Wednesday at the boardwalk in New Jersey. Ryan Hughes reports how many people down the shore took advantage of this taste of spring.
As this latest round of wintry weather moves along the Ocean City boardwalk, many people said while they want to see some snow, they also want to be prepared.
This latest round of wintry weather moves in along the Ocean City boardwalk. Ryan Hughes talks to people getting ready and preparing.
First responders are alerting people who walk the beach at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park to be careful of these crater-like holes appearing in the sand. Although the holes may not look intimidating, they are allegedly six feet deep. In a post on Facebook, they said to use extreme caution or to avoid the area altogether.
The developer looking to transform Ocean City's Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel will speak at a town hall meeting Wednesday night, the ERs at two Delaware Counties hospitals are open after technical issues shut them down Tuesday, and the search continues for a woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Ocean City, New Jersey, residents packed a meeting Monday to hear from a developer about plans to build a hotel on the iconic boardwalk. Their reactions to the proposal were mixed.
After closing its doors for good in October, the new owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier has plans to build a new hotel called "Icona in Wonderland."
There's now a reopening date for Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City, New Jersey. In Jan. 2021, a 4-alarm fire damaged the park's arcade and offices. The park's owners posted pictures on Facebook of their progress and rebuilding. They said with renovations moving along so well, they expect to reopen in the spring.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Jane Davis, who lives a few houses down from where the fire happened, recorded the cell phone video showing the Ocean City firefighter's rescue.
The Friends of OCNJ History and Culture want to save Gillian's Wonderland Pier, and they need the community's help.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
It's been a beloved Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for 94 years, but Gillian's Wonderland Pier will close for good this weekend.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Philadelphia and Irish Weekend down at the Jersey Shore. Read about those events and much more in our latest weekend guide for the Philadelphia area.
Families headed down the shore to Ocean City, New Jersey, for one last weekend of beach time before the end of summer vacation.
Grays Ferry Avenue has partially reopened in Philadelphia after the fatal parking garage collapse shut down the major corridor.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
Temps in the Philadelphia region will get close to 90 degrees Tuesday as summer-like heat arrives in the Delaware Valley.
The Philadelphia Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth in five seasons.
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
Grays Ferry Avenue has partially reopened in Philadelphia after the fatal parking garage collapse shut down the major corridor.
Temps in the Philadelphia region will get close to 90 degrees Tuesday as summer-like heat arrives in the Delaware Valley.
Garrett Nicholas, a West Chester University student, was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, classmates said.
The Philadelphia Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth in five seasons.
Grays Ferry Avenue has partially reopened in Philadelphia after the fatal parking garage collapse shut down the major corridor.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
After she got into a crash in Philadelphia, a woman says a company illegally towed her car without disclosing the price.
A high-tech alternative to chemotherapy for some patients with liver cancer has been life-changing for one young patient who was treated in Philadelphia.
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
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.
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.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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 Philadelphia Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth in five seasons.
Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
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.
Park officials say all of the pedestrian safety lights within the park and along the Bartram's mile trail are out due to the vandalism.
A Mount Laurel, New Jersey, animal hospital is reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on what their pets eat to avoid an expensive vet visit. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on what signs to keep an eye on.
Video obtained by CBS News shows students running from a vocational high school in southeastern Turkey after a shooting that hurt at least people. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
In Haymakers for Hope, boxers aren't fighting for belts or glory, but something far more personal: funding cancer research, treatment and survivor support. Josh Sanders reports.
The Philadelphia area is experiencing warmer than average temperatures this week with every day hitting at least 80 in the city. There could be some highs in the 90s on Wednesday or Thursday, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.