Bill To Make Salt Water Taffy New Jersey's State Candy Advances
The Assembly approved a bill Monday that would honor the sugar-laden confection with the designation. It now heads to the state Senate.
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The Assembly approved a bill Monday that would honor the sugar-laden confection with the designation. It now heads to the state Senate.
The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office and Cape May Police are searching for a serial exposer wanted in connection with five incidents in the area.
What makes this place unique is the absence of jangling casino slots, calliopes blaring from amusement park rides, and hawkers and hustlers that seem to fill every beach town to the north.
Some beachgoers in a Jersey Shore town took to social media this past weekend after a couple allegedly engaged in a scandalous act in the ocean.
Officials are investigating what caused hundreds of fish to wash ashore along the beach of a Jersey shore town.
Emergency management coordinators gathering at the Wildwood Convention Center were operating under the belief that it's not a matter of if the Jersey shore gets hit with a hurricane, it's when.
Police in a Jersey shore town are searching for the suspect who is accused of performing a lewd act in front of pre-teen girls.
A summer-like air mass continues to build into the Delaware Valley this weekend with above average temperatures.
All winter we held out hope that somehow, someday it would be Memorial Day weekend. Now we can safely tell Old Man Winter to shovel it – his season is over and ours is here!
Chickie's and Pete's announced it will kick off the holiday weekend by offering a "toll-free" ride on the Atlantic City Expressway for those headed to the Jersey Shore Friday evening.
A family-travel website has named a Jersey Shore town one of the 10 best beaches for families in the United States.
Wildwood deputy mayor Pete Byron says there's a festival or a parade scheduled for almost every week of the summer season, and beyond.
Beach bars, fitness classes on the boardwalk, and oceanfront dancing are some of the enticements planned for this summer by South Jersey shore towns.
This year, come mid-June, dogs will be allowed to frolic on the beach at Poplar Avenue, between the boardwalk and the water's edge.
Check out these Memorial Day events to make the most of your time in the sun.
Commissioner Pete Byron says the city commission has voted to make part of the oceanfront pooch-friendly year round.
Five beaches in Cape May and Cumberland counties have been replenished, and 800 tons of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy have been removed.
The 'Coastal Crusader' program provided a 'critical backup' to their efforts to keep the shoreline free of trash, not to mention the ocean water.
Authorities are still trying to determine what caused a massive fire that destroyed three beachfront condominium buildings in Sea Isle City.
A seven-alarm fire ripped through several homes in Sea Isle City on Friday, destroying three of them.
The fire was reported around 4:48 p.m. Friday in the 7900 block of Pleasure Avenue.
The winter weather -- just won't go away.
Realtors at the New Jersey shore say folks hunkered down during all of those winter storms surfed the internet, to make sure they could dip their toes in the water, this summer.
Homeless encampments at the Jersey Shore are reeling from a fire death at one and a threat to shut down a separate one.
Businesses are preparing for more than just an one event.
So far, there's no word on any injuries due to the fire in Norristown.
If you're looking for help paying credit card debt, some relief offers could wind up costing you even more due to scams, experts warn.
At least one person was shot on a basketball court in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
A weapon detection system at a Philadelphia high school led to an alert and lockdown, but police had not yet found a firearm.
So far, there's no word on any injuries due to the fire in Norristown.
If you're looking for help paying credit card debt, some relief offers could wind up costing you even more due to scams, experts warn.
At least one person was shot on a basketball court in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
A weapon detection system at a Philadelphia high school led to an alert and lockdown, but police had not yet found a firearm.
So far, there's no word on any injuries due to the fire in Norristown.
If you're looking for help paying credit card debt, some relief offers could wind up costing you even more due to scams, experts warn.
A weapon detection system at a Philadelphia high school led to an alert and lockdown, but police had not yet found a firearm.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
The Eagles placed Graham on injured reserve after he tore his triceps in the win over the Rams and claimed Charles Harris from the Carolina Panthers.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Sixers' All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have played just over 6 minutes together this season.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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.
The roads and skies are crowded with Thanksgiving travelers, but in New Jersey, one supermarket also sees an uptick in customers who need last-minute supplies.
A car chase ensued after a driver hit a Philadelphia police vehicle and then sped away Wednesday. The chase ended with police arresting a man in a Center City parking garage. Police said they are looking for more suspects.
A record number of travelers are expected to pass through airports across the country this Thanksgiving, and people CBS News Philadelphia spoke with Wednesday say the inconveniences are worth it.
Bartram High School officials say the metal detectors alerted them of a gun in a student's backpack. The school was placed on lockdown but no gun has been recovered.
A suspected stolen vehicle led officers on a chase after the car struck a Philadelphia police cruiser on Wednesday morning, sources said. Reporter Joe Holden has more information from outside the scene where at least one person was arrested.