Shore Businesses See Slight Spike In Sales Over 2011
Boardwalk merchants say Jersey Shore visitors are spending a little more over last year, but not much more.
Boardwalk merchants say Jersey Shore visitors are spending a little more over last year, but not much more.
The body was found on Sunday, Sept. 2 around 11 a.m.
Jersey shore shop owners think this holiday weekend will be a good one for business.
You've heard it time and again: "Now's the time to buy that vacation home!"
One of the Jersey shore's most family-friendly towns is throwing a special week of "weird" events, starting Monday.
Point Pleasant's Beach Council unanimously voted against a request to tape episodes of "Snooki & JWoww."
There's been a spike in the number of beach and ocean injuries this summer at the Jersey Shore.
Are you wondering why those ocean water temperatures are riding so high? It's not so much the sun as it is the wind affecting conditions at the Jersey shore.
When they tire of splashing in the waves, many children enjoy digging in the sand, but local shore town officials are always mindful of just how deep those craters on the beach get, because they know the dangers they pose.
Five people have drowned off of a Jersey beach this season, including 10-year-old Khitan Devine who was swimming in Atlantic City.
If you're headed to Ventnor or Margate for the holiday, you may be surprised by the picture on their beach tag. It's a drawing of a white-tailed deer.
Ocean surface temperatures along the South Jersey shore are already in the upper 70s.
New Jersey State police say troopers have located and recovered the bodies of two individuals Thursday along the Jersey Shore.
Kenny Chesney played a free concert on the beach for roughly 25,000 to 30,000 fans on Wednesday night.
Nine miles worth of oceanfront on Long Beach Island was shut down for a part of last weekend when medical waste started washing up on shore.
The concert is happening on the beach at Schellenger Avenue at 8:30 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the event is rain or shine.
Pointing out all the attractions of the Jersey Shore is an exercise in the obvious. A bustling vacation destination since the 1800s, the Jersey Shore attracts millions of families, couples and young singles annually for its spectacular 127 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline. It's Atlantic and Cape May counties that really draw in the locals though. Every summer, the Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway become bottlenecked with Pennsylvanians and New Yorkers heading toward beaches, bays, bars and boardwalks. From Sandy Hook to historic Cape May, "shoobies" go "down the shore" for sand, surf, sun and fun that only the Shore's hotels, casinos, souvenir shops, restaurants, amusement parks and wet entertainment can deliver.
Rip currents can be hard to see, says Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Lieutenant Dave Stearne. His best advice for staying safe in the ocean is to swim at a guarded beach. But, if you get caught in a rip current, he says try not to panic, though he admits that's tough.
Chesney was reportedly looking to perform on a boardwalk and had considered Seaside Heights, but he decided on Wildwood after visiting the beach there.
One South Jersey shore town has come up with a plan to help people evacuate -- with their pets -- in the event of an emergency.
Bob Schoelkopf, founding director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ, says pods of bottlenose dolphins have been back in the area for weeks.
There are a couple of notable changes in Ocean City. First is the Route 52 Causeway into town. After six years and $400 million that's all finished, just opened this weekend.
Not for service between the two cities. No, Sea Isle will have about a dozen jitneys making runs on Landis Avenue from 1st to 93rd Street for a $2 fare.
As the Jersey Shore opens the tourist season, Atlantic City has to deal with the aftermath of this week's murders of a mother and daughter from Canada. And Governor Chris Christie is among those more than a little displeased with some of the media coverage.
So you're headed down the shore this weekend, family in tow. Hitting the boardwalk? Of course. But what is the one item kids (and some adults) just gotta take home this year?
The Allentown School District canceled classes and after-school activities scheduled for Tuesday ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally that evening.
Voters in New Jersey are getting their chance to decide on the future of the state and the nation. Here's a look at what's on the 2024 ballot.
President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Suit by DA Larry Krasner comes days after the Justice Department warned that the sweepstakes might violate federal election law.
John Legend will join Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama at the Liacouras Center Monday to rally support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
The Allentown School District canceled classes and after-school activities scheduled for Tuesday ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally that evening.
Voters in New Jersey are getting their chance to decide on the future of the state and the nation. Here's a look at what's on the 2024 ballot.
President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a Crescentville garage.
Suit by DA Larry Krasner comes days after the Justice Department warned that the sweepstakes might violate federal election law.
The Allentown School District canceled classes and after-school activities scheduled for Tuesday ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally that evening.
John Legend will join Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama at the Liacouras Center Monday to rally support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Police in Willow Grove shot a man who raised a gun during a domestic call, the district attorney said.
Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a Crescentville garage.
Philadelphia fans cheered the Birds to victory from a watch party at the Linc that featured a legendary former Eagle.
Voters in New Jersey are getting their chance to decide on the future of the state and the nation. Here's a look at what's on the 2024 ballot.
The Philadelphia region can expect the coldest temperatures of the season so far on Monday morning.
Sunday was dry and chilly with temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60s but will get even colder tonight when freeze and frost warnings go into effect.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration Monday for drivers to win a five-digit, numbers only tag.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Windy and dry conditions, plus a lack of rain for nearly a month, are creating high fire danger across the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Doctors say the dry weather is impacting people with respiratory diseases like asthma.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
A fatal three-car collision closed both lanes of the George C. Platt Bridge in southwest Philadelphia early Monday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 10 of Philadelphia's 13 overtime points and finished with a season-high 45 as the 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers.
The Philadelphia Eagles took home their third consecutive win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium Sunday afternoon, bringing the team's record to 5-2.
Holden Trent, a goalkeeper of the Philadelphia Union has died at 25, the team announced on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
Merchantville, New Jersey goes all out for Halloween – even changing its name.
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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.
Professional drummer Josh Robinson uses drumming as a tool for healthy self-expression, community building and connection while sharing his passion for music and helping others.
Temperatures dropped to the 20s and 30s across the Delaware Valley overnight, and a freeze warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. But the cold air won't stick around all week; Halloween is shaping up to be unseasonably warm with highs in the 80s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama are headlining a concert at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia Monday night on behalf of Kamala Harris' campaign. The event is part of Harris' "When we Vote, We Win" concert series aimed at getting people to vote in battleground states.
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is opening registration for drivers to win low-digit tags on Monday, Oct. 28, aka "Tag-A-Palooza." The lottery gives registered drivers in the state a chance to win a five-digit, numbers only tag for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, recreational trailers, motorcycles and more.
A woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a garage in the city's Crescentville neighborhood, Philadelphia police said. Police initially responded to the 5900 block of Elsinore Street Saturday because of a missing person report; police said they later returned to a house in the area where they found the woman's body.