Shore Town Ravaged By Sandy Says It's 95% Ready For Summer
You've heard the message often enough from towns down the shore in the months after Hurricane Sandy: They'll be ready for tourists come Memorial Day.
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You've heard the message often enough from towns down the shore in the months after Hurricane Sandy: They'll be ready for tourists come Memorial Day.
Long Beach Township Mayor Joe Mancini says crews have been working seven days a week to get the island up, running, and ready for the spring and summer seasons.
On Long Beach Island, there are signs of progress and hope as beach cleanup continues and businesses, like Foster's Farm Market, welcomes customers.
Gov. Chris Christie will return to the Jersey Shore for his 100th town hall.
Most people are getting ready for the next summer season, but it's hard to plan without more than just the promise of federal help.
Hurricane Sandy hammered parts of New Jersey and New York in late October.
Residents of Long Beach Island will be able to return to their homes Saturday morning.
Residents of Long Beach Island are only just getting their first look at the damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. They were allowed back for a few hours on Monday and officials say they likely won't be let back in until Saturday.
Anthony Martinelli described what the waves took from his home, and said he was grateful to get on the island Monday, along with hundreds of other LBI residents who lined up on Route 72 for hours.
For the first time since Hurricane Sandy crashed the Jersey shore, Long Beach Island will be open to homeowners on Monday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
As the water recedes from some of the hardest hit New Jersey barrier islands, officials say it will still likely be several days before anyone will be allowed back into the beach towns.
Sandy is expected to hit the shore hard. But one shore builder says newer homes can withstand the punishment.
New Jersey beachgoers were startled over the weekend to see a small plane flying overhead pulling a swastika banner.
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.
All beaches on Long Beach Island were open to swimming on Sunday, a day after many were closed after medical waste and other debris washed up on shore.
Employees at the non-profit marine mammal-stranding center in Brigantine bring back a 60-pound harbor porpoise that washed up on Long Beach Island Wednesday.
Is the New Jersey coastline overdue for a direct impact from a hurricane? KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.
Listen online, or download audio podcasts of the entire Regional Affairs Council series, "The Next Jersey Shore Superstorm."
Iced-over footprints and discarded clothing have led a Coast Guard crew to a body near Long Beach Island, N.J.
Multiple people were rescued from a fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, emergency officials said.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
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Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
Multiple people were rescued from a fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, emergency officials said.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Multiple people were rescued from a fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, emergency officials said.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Kellen Moore had experience with the sunlight at AT&T Stadium during his time with the Cowboys as a player and coordinator.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Zack Wheeler was named a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award along with Paul Skenes of the Pirates and Chris Sale of the Braves.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
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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.
New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.
What do you think Philadelphia smells like? The Philadelphia Visitor Center thinks it's captured the scent of the city with a new line of six scented candles to represent different experiences across the city. There are smells of places like the Belmont Plateau, Art Museum steps and Sunday dinner in South Philly.
Experts warn that hackers are increasingly going after your hard-earned loyalty points and frequent flyer miles – cashing them in or reselling them on the dark web.
The departure of the SS United States from Pier 82 is delayed. The big ship was supposed to begin its journey this Thursday and Friday with the ultimate destination off the coast of Florida where it will be sunk to become the world's largest artificial reef. A tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is now putting those plans on hold yet again.
Philadelphia students had the opportunity to learn about careers in STEM during a hands-on event at Penn Medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.