Wildwood police say "aggressive" crowds, not lack of police, caused Memorial Day weekend problems
Wildwood police pushed back against the accusation that a lack of police was the reason for mayhem on the boardwalk on Memorial Day weekend.
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Wildwood police pushed back against the accusation that a lack of police was the reason for mayhem on the boardwalk on 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.
Ocean City, NJ officials will announce new measures to improve public safety after a teenager was stabbed on the Boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend. Meanwhile, Wildwood's mayor is having conversations with New Jersey State Police after the city called a state of emergency after a surge of calls for service about young adults and juveniles over the holiday weekend.
Help has arrived in North Wildwood as the Shore town tries to fix its growing beach erosion problem.
Wet weather and traffic slowed travel as the Memorial Day weekend wound down Monday evening. "A little wet, lots of traffic," one traveler on the Pennsylvania Turnpike said.
AAA suggests drivers wait to make the trek home from the shore until after the peak travel window Monday afternoon into early evening.
Wildwood police issue a state of emergency restricting access to the entire boardwalk to protect residents and visitors citing "civil unrest."
Witnesses said chaos unfolded after police say a fight on the Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk ended with a 15-year-old boy stabbed.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed when a fight broke out on the boardwalk Saturday night in Ocean City, New Jersey, police said Sunday. "If you don't want to behave, don't come," Mayor Jay A. Gillian said in a statement.
Ocean City, New Jersey is home to many family-run businesses, and in the heart of downtown, the Asbury Avenue shopping district is ushering in a new summer season.
Proceeds from the Memorial Beach Challenge benefit The 31 Heroes Project.
As one Ocean City Boardwalk visitor tells it: "In the winter, you know, it's like, sad season. Now I'm in happy season." CBS Philadelphia photojournalist Tom Gardiner takes you to Ocean City, NJ to hear the sounds and see the sights of a bustling weekend at the Jersey Shore as visitors return for Memorial Day Weekend.
The beach in Ocean City, New Jersey around the Music Pier is home to a two-mile obstacle course for the annual Memorial Beach Challenge, a race raising money for The 31 Heroes Project. 31 Heroes creates programs and financial support systems for service members, veterans and families. Wakisha Bailey chats with members of 31 Heroes and organizers of the challenge to learn more - as participants race around the beach over hills, under obstacles and through trenches of water in the background.
Across the Philadelphia region, small flags were flying in front of headstones at veterans cemeteries in memory of fallen soldiers – who are commemorated on Memorial Day. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Grant Gilmore.
There are plenty of places to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend if you're staying in the city. Family and friends enjoyed Friday evening on Penn's Landing at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
Many of you are staying in the region this weekend and many more are headed out of town to the Delaware beaches or Jersey Shore. Siafa Lewis spent the day in the Garden State reporting from Ocean City.
The U.S. Coast Guard flight crew out of Air Station Atlantic City is always prepared for the next rescue alarm to sound.
It's a common sight in the sky as seagulls or kites and over the years banner planes have become a summertime staple.
AAA and transportation data provider INRIX say the worst times to travel are between noon and 7 p.m. on May 24, while the best time to travel is before 11 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
Get an inside look at banner plans as the summer season kicks off at the Jersey Shore. Ross DiMattei reports.
There's plenty to do this Memorial Day if you're not heading to the Jersey Shore. Check out our list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The fund, which Murphy said came from the American Rescue Plan, includes $20 million to finish repairing the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk.
The U.S. Coast Guard flight crew out of Air Station Atlantic City is always prepared for the next rescue alarm to sound. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Phillies traded infielder Kody Clemens to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Saturday.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
The incident happened at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
An investigation is underway after an ATM inside a Chinese restaurant in Strawberry Mansion exploded early Saturday morning.
The Phillies traded infielder Kody Clemens to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Saturday.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
The incident happened at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
The 2025 NFL draft is underway. Track every pick by the Philadelphia Eagles here.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
An investigation is underway after an ATM inside a Chinese restaurant in Strawberry Mansion exploded early Saturday morning.
Bucks County detectives are investigating after a person was injured in a shooting involving an officer Saturday afternoon in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania.
The festival, a three-day celebration of music, art and community, is highlighting Germantown's rich jazz legacy — and its future.
As rain poured down at the 129th Penn Relays on Saturday, hundreds of fans cheered at Franklin Field.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Phillies traded infielder Kody Clemens to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Saturday.
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Max Kepler each had two RBIs for Philadelphia, which scored a total of 13 runs during its losing streak.
As rain poured down at the 129th Penn Relays on Saturday, hundreds of fans cheered at Franklin Field.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up a spot to select Jihaad Campbell at No. 31 overall. The front office had a good idea of the player they were getting. Campbell certainly stood out.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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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.
Thousands of people hit the streets on Sunday for the 28th annual Donor Dash at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The event brings together donor families and transplant recipients with the larger goal of saving more lives. Our Ross DiMattei spoke with two organ donor recipients who shared their personal health stories and connection to the cause.
Sunday will be breezy and more seasonable, with temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70s. While there will be a few times when clouds will mix in, overall, you can expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your Sunday morning forecast.
Pennsylvania State Police and Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia that an active investigation is underway at the Cheyney University campus. In Bucks County, the district attorney's office said they are investigating a shooting involving a police officer in Buckingham Township. Plus, thousands of people are hitting the streets for the 28th annual Donor Dash. Anchor Howard Monroe has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area, and Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your latest forecast for Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Seven blocks will be closed to cars between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, with open streets activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Closures include Walnut Street from 15th to 19th streets, and 18th Street from Chestnut to Locust streets.
All trains will arrive and depart from Track 2. Regular operations are expected to resume Monday morning at 5 a.m. The transit company's new fare card, FARE-PAY, is also now available.