Swimming prohibited at Ocean City, N.J. beaches Saturday
Former Hurricane Lee created bigger waves and a rip current risk at Jersey Shore
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Former Hurricane Lee created bigger waves and a rip current risk at Jersey Shore
Police arrested six protesters Tuesday who tried to disrupt the start of land-based testing for New Jersey's first offshore wind farm.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
Thousands of people packed Ocean City's beach and boardwalk to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Jason and Travis Kelce will be at Ocean Drive and proceeds from the cover charge will benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.
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.
The ordinances were introduced at a meeting on June 1 after the city reported numerous issues involving young people over Memorial Day weekend.
After more than a year, the Barnegat Lighthouse is once again welcoming visitors after the lighthouse underwent a $1.3 million renovation.
The possible change comes after officials announced the beach would close early following a hectic Memorial Day Weekend.
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The council unanimously passed the proposed ordinances on a first reading, but in order to take effect, the ordinances must pass a second round of votes in two weeks.
The mayor and the police chief are also expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon after the emergency city council meeting.
The new policies come after Ocean City police responded to 999 incidents over the holiday weekend.
Penny, a 10-foot, 500-pound great white shark, has been spotted off the coast of Ocean City, New Jersey, according to OCEARCH.
Ocean City officials predict more than 100,000 people are expected to pack the boardwalk.
Ocean City Beach Patrol will host free events for Beach Safety Week
Alicia Roberts reports
Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold a series of free events focused on safety.
Lots of people are on the beaches at Jersey Shore Saturday as big crowds went to Ocean City for Memorial Day weekend.
Ocean City is testing out birds of prey like hawks and falcons to keep away pesky seagulls.
The Memorial Beach Challenge event in Ocean City raised money for 31Heroes which helps service members, vets and families.
The Shore is open for another summer season. Both business owners and beachgoers are ready.
With the turning of this ceremonial wooden key, Ocean City officially unlocked the Atlantic Ocean for the summer.
Jan Carabeo reports from Ocean City, New Jersey, where officials will "unlock" the ocean at 12 p.m.
