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Cape May City Hall shuts down for the day after building is struck by lightning
The lightning strike caused a level of damage to the municipal building, which is being reviewed, the Office of Emergency Management announced Friday afternoon.
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The lightning strike caused a level of damage to the municipal building, which is being reviewed, the Office of Emergency Management announced Friday afternoon.
Cape May City Hall shut down for the day after the building was struck by lightning during an electrical storm Friday morning, the city's Office of Emergency Management said.
The Cape May County Zoo is celebrating a massive, $1.4 million donation from a longtime supporter, Charles Muller, of Edison, New Jersey.
A North Jersey man who visited the Cape May County Zoo in the early 2000s left his entire estate to the zoo after his death in 2022. It's the largest gift in the zoo's history.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
Lifeguards are reminding beachgoers how to stay safe in the ocean and what to do in the event of a rip current ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The Philadelphia Zoo closed early Friday after a water main break in its parking lot. The zoo posted on its website that it will open for normal hours Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Jason Kelce, who retired from the Eagles in March, celebrity bartended at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Cape May is debuting a new cashless option if you want to buy a beach tag - you can now buy them on your phone.
Organizers of the four-day Barefoot Country Music Festival in Wildwood, New Jersey, said they're expecting about 35,000 people each day.
North Wildwood beachgoers are buzzing with excitement as they start to see the results of the city's emergency beach nourishment dredging project, which stretches from 2nd Avenue to 23rd Avenue.
North Wildwood beachgoers are buzzing with excitement as they start to see the results of the city's emergency beach nourishment dredging project, which stretches from 2nd Avenue to 23rd Avenue.
The Wildwood Board of Commissioners approved a ban Wednesday on backpacks and other large bags on its boardwalks and beaches effective from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m daily.
Gov. Phil Murphy toured the work being done in North Wildwood Friday afternoon and said the potential negative economic impact on the summer season is what led to the emergency project.
Police say a juvenile suspect is charged with attempted murder and other charges after a 15-year-old was stabbed on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey over Memorial Day Weekend.
Beachgoers talked about whether or not they still feel safe coming back to the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey after what officials described as a chaotic Memorial Day weekend.
Ocean City officials said at a press conference that more seasonal police officers are on the way, and 20 of them will be assigned to the boardwalk.
Leaders from Cape May County and Ocean City, New Jersey, gathered for a news conference to discuss recent a recent fight on the boardwalk and other safety concerns heading into the summer tourism season.
Cape May County officials shared a stern warning after a chaotic Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore, including in Ocean City and Wildwood. The Ocean City mayor said 20 additional seasonal police officers will be on the boardwalk.
Police in Wildwood, New Jersey, have ended a state of emergency that temporarily restricted access to the entire boardwalk after responding to "numerous incidents of civil unrest."
It's a common sight in the sky as seagulls or kites and over the years banner planes have become a summertime staple.
A stray bottlenose dolphin that was stuck in Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Courthouse since last week died during a rescue attempt Friday, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
A stray bottlenose dolphin that was stuck in Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House since last week died during a rescue attempt Friday, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
Cape May unveiled a new accessible beach mat that stretches for more than a mile, just in time for the influx of visitors arriving early for Memorial Day weekend.
Here's a guide to what's open for the summer at the Jersey Shore, plus what you can expect to see as we zip through some of New Jersey's most well-known shore towns.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Wednesday will be hot and very humid again, and storms will be more widespread in the evening across the Philadelphia region.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
A series of car vandalisms in South Philadelphia has sparked concern among residents, who feel increasingly vulnerable.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Wednesday will be hot and very humid again, and storms will be more widespread in the evening across the Philadelphia region.
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, thunderstorms over Philadelphia International Airport on July 14 produced small hail, which counts as a "trace" amount of snow in climate reports.
A series of car vandalisms in South Philadelphia has sparked concern among residents, who feel increasingly vulnerable.
Delaware County police are searching for two armed suspects who allegedly robbed a Brinks armored truck in Chester Tuesday afternoon, the Delaware County DA's Office said in a patrol alert.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
As Eastwick prepares for a temporary fix for its flooding woes, plans for a long-term solution are facing a setback.
Latif Williams, the Philadelphia man convicted of murdering Temple University student Samuel Collington in 2021, was sentenced by a judge to 25 to 50 years in prison.
A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Woodbury police are investigating after a pet owner said they received a call that their dog had died while at a grooming appointment at K-9 Kingdom. Trevor Hunt, the business owner, has been charged.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
Friday will bring below-normal temperatures and a chance for rain to the Philadelphia region.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
Starting in September in Philadelphia, tow companies will be required to collect photographic evidence of parking violations for vehicles they tow.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Bill Kelly says a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia region on Wednesday, likely bringing scattered severe storms.
Sullivan, who is 14 years and 293 days old, would break the current mark held by Freddy Adu by 13 days if he makes his MLS debut on Wednesday night when the Union host the New England Revolution at Subaru Park.
South Philadelphia residents are frustrated after several cars were damaged and broken into Sunday night.
Sen. Bob Menendez, a powerful New Jersey Democrat, was convicted Tuesday in a sprawling bribery scheme in which he was accused of selling out his office for lucrative bribes, including cash and gold bars.
Michael Coyle, a resident of the Kensington section of Philadelphia, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Night 2, when the theme was "Make America Safe Again." Former rivals including Nikki Haley, Sen. Marco Rubio and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also took the stage in support of former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden campaigned in Nevada.