Ocean City's new ordinances give teens an earlier curfew
The ordinances were introduced at a meeting on June 1 after the city reported numerous issues involving young people over Memorial Day weekend.
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The ordinances were introduced at a meeting on June 1 after the city reported numerous issues involving young people over Memorial Day weekend.
The possible change comes after officials announced the beach would close early following a hectic Memorial Day Weekend.
For more than four decades, the Cape May County Park & Zoo has been welcoming visitors.
The council unanimously passed the proposed ordinances on a first reading, but in order to take effect, the ordinances must pass a second round of votes in two weeks.
The mayor and the police chief are also expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon after the emergency city council meeting.
The new policies come after Ocean City police responded to 999 incidents over the holiday weekend.
Penny, a 10-foot, 500-pound great white shark, has been spotted off the coast of Ocean City, New Jersey, according to OCEARCH.
With the turning of this ceremonial wooden key, Ocean City officially unlocked the Atlantic Ocean for the summer.
Ross DiMattei reports.
Wildwood banned alcohol on its beach and boardwalk during a Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday night.
According to the International Shark Attack File, the odds of a shark attack in New Jersey are extremely rare.
Maggie Drozdowski shared her story of survival in hopes no one else goes through it.
According to an Ocean City spokesman, more than 100,000 people are expected to pack the boardwalk for the holiday weekend.
Seventeen-year-old Billie Jean, the spectacled bear, arrived this week from the National Zoo in Washington D.C.
Ocean City Pickle Company will open just in time for beach season at the Jersey Shore.
Louis Minchelli, 93, died following a cancer diagnosis. He retired to Sea Isle City after spending 22 years as a New York City firefighter, rising to the rank of lieutenant.
The prosecutor says if the beach party happens, police will be there to shut it down.
The demolition of a former power plant in Beesley's Point in Cape May County took place Friday morning.
2nd-grade art students at Dennis Township Primary School are giving a "kindness quilt" to a homeless shelter that also serves children.
Wakisha Bailey heads to Dennis Township Primary School in N.J. for Focusing on the Future.
Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead will be taken to Montgomery County, where she will face charges for allegedly killing her son Matthew.
Thousands of people hit the beach in New Jersey Thursday to soak up the sun.
A firefighter was taken to Shore Medical Center for evaluation after a free at Seaville Shores Campground in New Jersey.
The Greater Cape May Chamber of Commerce says with inflation and higher gas prices last year, Cape May saw a 20% increase in day trippers.
The boy was found by his father Tuesday morning inside a locked master bedroom while his wife's black Toyota Highlander was missing from the garage.
A 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were critically injured in a shooting Thursday night, police said.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
A man was shot and killed in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia Thursday evening, police said.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
A Temple University student allegedly involved in two sexual assault cases, including one that happened on campus, was suspended Thursday.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
A 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were critically injured in a shooting Thursday night, police said.
A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed near 33rd and Market streets in University City on Thursday morning, police said.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were critically injured in a shooting Thursday night, police said.
A man was shot and killed in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia Thursday evening, police said.
A Temple University student allegedly involved in two sexual assault cases, including one that happened on campus, was suspended Thursday.
Jurors went home Thursday with no verdict in the trial of two men charged in the death of a Philadelphia police officer and wounding another.
Chris Koch, who was born with underdeveloped arms and legs, is breaking barriers and inspiring runners across Philadelphia.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
A South Jersey community is gathering to send a powerful message that hate has no place in their streets, schools, homes or hearts.
A two-alarm fire broke out at the Haddon Commons condominium complex Thursday morning, displacing at least 12 residents.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Tower Health says it's eliminating 131 positions at Pottstown Hospital and closing its ICU, cancer and endoscopy centers.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at the fabled Field of Dreams in Iowa next August, MLB announced Wednesday.
Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points and the Raptors won their fifth straight game, surging in the third quarter to beat the 76ers 121-112 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave after MLS reopened an investigation into his alleged misconduct.
Jordan Davis is the first player in Eagles history to win NFC Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week in the same season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, Paul George had nine points and seven rebounds in his season debut and the Sixers rallied for a victory over the short-handed Clippers.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Tourists at the Philadelphia Art Museum got an unexpected surprise: a film crew re-creating Rocky Balboa's sprint up the steps.
The "Home for the Holidays" concert will feature Opera Philadelphia and the Wanamaker Organ, and tickets start at $11.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
A former staffer in New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew's office is facing federal charges after allegedly staging an attack on herself.
The university announced that one of the alleged sexual assaults happened during a social event at a residence hall, while the other happened at an off-campus location.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday night.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez Fernandez and Hendrick Pena Fernandez face the possibility of life in prison if convicted.
The Trump Administration says there's an "exciting treatment" for autism in the prescription form of vitamin B. Stephanie Stahl reports.