Thousands head to Wildwood beach and boardwalk for Barefoot Country Music Festival
Businesses are hoping for a boost this weekend as thousands visit Wildwood, New Jersey, for the four-day Barefoot Country Music Festival.
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Businesses are hoping for a boost this weekend as thousands visit Wildwood, New Jersey, for the four-day Barefoot Country Music Festival.
The recent rain is being blamed for a slow start for businesses down the shore. Some stores report a big drop in sales and hotels haven’t been filling up fast. Many business owners hope that a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around. Ryan Hughes reports.
In a new report, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police recommended disbanding the West Wildwood police force and contracting services with another agency.
Memorial Day Weekend is all about tradition for so many families. Many packed up the car and headed to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches. Siafa Lewis spent some time in Wildwood, where the long weekend is just getting started.
Starting next month, the Doo Wop Experience Museum in Wildwood will be open Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day weekend.
The iconic tram cars are moving, and families are once again filling the boardwalk, making memories at the beginning of a new season down the shore.
Starting next month, the Doo Wop Experience Museum in Wildwood, New Jersey, will be open Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day weekend.
CBS News Philadelphia is on your corner in Wildwood, New Jersey, having some summer fun! Anchor Siafa Lewis tried his hand at kite-flying with some help as the Wildwoods International Kite Festival is underway this Memorial Day Weekend.
There's never a dull moment in Wildwood, New Jersey. As Memorial Day Weekend gets underway, Louis Belasco, the executive director of the Greater Wildwood Tourism Authority, has a list of events beachgoers are going to want to check out this summer season.
For many, Memorial Day Weekend has become known as the unofficial start of the summer season. Visitors and locals flocked to the Wildwoods on Friday for the beginning of the weekend as the International Kite Festival and Memorial Day festivities began.
The Wildwoods offer five miles of sun-soaked beaches and no beach tags are required.
The changes come after Wildwood issued a state of emergency during Memorial Day weekend in 2024.
The Wildwood Boardwalk is damaged after a truck partially fell through Thursday.
Wildwood's Sightseer Tram cars are testing a Ford Maverick hybrid this summer as a fuel-efficient, cost-effective alternative to the aging fleet.
The Wildwood Boardwalk was voted the best in the United States by USA Today readers, and it wasn't the only New Jersey location to crack the top 10.
Wildwood, New Jersey, police will strictly enforce a 10 p.m. curfew for minors this upcoming summer, according to the city.
Wildwood, New Jersey, plans to step up security and safety measures this summer.
Aviation fans will flock to the Wildwoods this September for the Thunder Over the Waves Airshow. Here's what spectators can look forward to.
The Chateau Bleu Motel in North Wildwood, New Jersey, is in danger of being demolished. There is a push to save the property.
We're still a few weeks away from the summer season down the shore. But police are already trying to stop more pop-up parties from happening. Wildwood police say they've seen posts on social media promoting a party in July. Police want to prevent a repeat of a dangerous situation like this one in 2022. Two people were killed and several others were hurt at illegal car gatherings in Wildwood.
An airshow is coming to Wildwood, New Jersey, in 2025, according to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority.
Business leaders in Wildwood, New Jersey, are excited for the community's first airshow, slated for September.
The roar is heading back down the shore this summer, just not in Atlantic City. The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority confirmed on Tuesday that the Atlantic City Airshow is flying south to Wildwood. Organizers in Atlantic City grounded the show for the second straight year because of cost and logistics.
The Atlantic City Airshow could be taking flight again just not in Atlantic City. The mayor of Wildwood said he's working to get the popular airshow to fly south to his shore town. Organizers in Atlantic City grounded the airshow last year and this year because of cost and logistics. If the show does happen, we're told it would likely be on Sept. 5 and 6.
Wildwood announced major security upgrades for the boardwalk on Wednesday. New lighting has been installed along the entire boardwalk. Bollards will be installed at all potential vehicle access points. These barriers will block unauthorized cars from entering the boardwalk. The work should be completed by the end of 2025.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Police say Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira had inappropriate contact with female employees of his over several years.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
Christopher Battle, a suspect in the 2025 mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia, turned himself in, police said.
A person who was shot in Chester was found bleeding in the parking lot of the Ridley Township Wendy's early Thursday morning, police said.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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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.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Sixers star Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
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.
Grocery stores are subject to random inspections to make sure their prices are accurate at the register compared to what's displayed on the shelves. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner shadowing the Bucks County Weights and Measures team as they inspect a store, and he has tips for what you can do if you spot a price discrepancy.
Steps from the historic buildings where the Founding Fathers fought for America's independence, the Walnut Street Theatre is hosting "1776 The Musical" as the nation honors its 250th anniversary. Ashley Harder has more in this latest edition of The Heartbeat.
Two teams. One arena. Playoffs in Philadelphia. The Flyers won at home this week, and now the Sixers are slated to take on the Celtics in their first-round playoff series tied at 1-1. Wakisha Bailey was at Xfinity Mobile Arena with a preview to the NBA playoff action unfolding Friday night.
The pleasant spring temperatures and sunshine continue on Friday, but showers roll in for Saturday and could linger into Sunday as high temperatures drop into the 50s. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira is charged with indecent assault and harassment, Bensalem police said.