Wildwood Middle and High School close Wednesday because of fire
The middle and high schools in Wildwood, New Jersey, were closed Wednesday following a fire.
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The middle and high schools in Wildwood, New Jersey, were closed Wednesday following a fire.
Students at Wildwood High School in New Jersey will learn virtually Thursday after a fire in a classroom early Wednesday morning.
Morey's Piers dismantled the Giant Wheel last fall and sent its center hub to the Navy Yard in Philadelphia to be repaired.
More than $175,000 worth of steel components were allegedly stolen from a temporary work site on the Wildwood beach, delivering a setback to the refurbishing project of Morey's Piers' iconic Giant Wheel. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the latest.
More than $175,000 worth of steel components were allegedly stolen from a temporary work site on the Wildwood beach, delivering a setback to the refurbishing project of Morey's Piers' iconic Giant Wheel, the amusement park said Wednesday.
North Wildwood residents are worried after New Jersey officials canceled a beach replenishment project.
The Giant Wheel at Morey's Pier in Wildwood, N.J., is temporarily moving to Philadelphia as part of a refurbishing project.
After the success of the Thunder Over The Wave Airshow this year, it will be returning to Wildwood, New Jersey, in September 2026.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The streets of North Wildwood, New Jersey, have turned green with the 34th annual Irish Fall Festival underway.
The Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks in New Jersey has been canceled this week because of the impacts of Hurricane Erin.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
People at the Jersey shore are finding ways to make the most of their week as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the Garden State.
Swimming advisories and cloudy weather aside, beachgoers said they were making the most of their day down in the sand. Several shore towns in New Jersey are prohibiting anyone from swimming due to the dangerous rip currents and high surf brought on by Hurricane Erin.
A Jersey Shore legend who has traveled the Wildwood boardwalk for decades made a boy's dream come true.
Middle Thorofare Bridge in Cape May County is in rough shape, and it's not the only crossing that needs to be replaced at the Jersey Shore.
A tanker truck spilled about 800 gallons of fuel at a Wawa in Wildwood on Sunday, according to the fire department.
A Camden County teen has been charged with firing a gun near the Wildwood Boardwalk over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Wildwood Beach Patrol is now outfitted with uniforms that block 98% of UV rays, according to the RDK Melanoma Foundation.
The Wildwood Beach Patrol is ready for the Fourth of July weekend at the Jersey Shore, now outfitted with new sun safety information.
The Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey, was paused Thursday evening because of lightning but has reopened.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
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 popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
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.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"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.
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.
Villanova University's men's and women's basketball teams are both in the NCAA Tournament, and on Wednesday the school gave them a sendoff. Both teams play Friday, with the women taking on Texas Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the men taking on Utah State in San Diego. Our Pat Gallen caught up with women's head coach Denise Dillon as the cheerleaders and marching band bid the Wildcats good luck out west.
Wrigley Field in Chicago. Fenway Park in Boston. Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sports playgrounds, which have stood the test of time. In Philadelphia, there is the Palestra, known as much for the history it has witnessed as the memories and lives it helped shape. CBS News Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis has the story.
A comfortable weekend is in store after a chilly Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures in the 30s. On the bright side, there's more sunshine and less wind than Tuesday, and spring starts on Friday! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Philadelphia is the hub of America250 events this year, and plenty of sports history will be made in 2026 too. The festivities kick off with four games in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wakisha Bailey reports from center court.
A sinkhole opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and East Wishart streets. The Philadelphia Water Department said the hole was so large that one of its trucks got stuck in the road.