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There's never a dull moment in Wildwood, New Jersey. As Memorial Day Weekend gets underway, Louis Belasco, the executive director of the Greater Wildwood Tourism Authority, has a list of events beachgoers are going to want to check out this summer season.
For many, Memorial Day Weekend has become known as the unofficial start of the summer season. Visitors and locals flocked to the Wildwoods on Friday for the beginning of the weekend as the International Kite Festival and Memorial Day festivities began.
The Wildwoods offer five miles of sun-soaked beaches and no beach tags are required.
The changes come after Wildwood issued a state of emergency during Memorial Day weekend in 2024.
The Wildwood Boardwalk is damaged after a truck partially fell through Thursday.
Wildwood's Sightseer Tram cars are testing a Ford Maverick hybrid this summer as a fuel-efficient, cost-effective alternative to the aging fleet.
The Wildwood Boardwalk was voted the best in the United States by USA Today readers, and it wasn't the only New Jersey location to crack the top 10.
Wildwood, New Jersey, police will strictly enforce a 10 p.m. curfew for minors this upcoming summer, according to the city.
Wildwood, New Jersey, plans to step up security and safety measures this summer.
Aviation fans will flock to the Wildwoods this September for the Thunder Over the Waves Airshow. Here's what spectators can look forward to.
The Chateau Bleu Motel in North Wildwood, New Jersey, is in danger of being demolished. There is a push to save the property.
We're still a few weeks away from the summer season down the shore. But police are already trying to stop more pop-up parties from happening. Wildwood police say they've seen posts on social media promoting a party in July. Police want to prevent a repeat of a dangerous situation like this one in 2022. Two people were killed and several others were hurt at illegal car gatherings in Wildwood.
An airshow is coming to Wildwood, New Jersey, in 2025, according to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority.
Business leaders in Wildwood, New Jersey, are excited for the community's first airshow, slated for September.
The roar is heading back down the shore this summer, just not in Atlantic City. The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority confirmed on Tuesday that the Atlantic City Airshow is flying south to Wildwood. Organizers in Atlantic City grounded the show for the second straight year because of cost and logistics.
The Atlantic City Airshow could be taking flight again just not in Atlantic City. The mayor of Wildwood said he's working to get the popular airshow to fly south to his shore town. Organizers in Atlantic City grounded the airshow last year and this year because of cost and logistics. If the show does happen, we're told it would likely be on Sept. 5 and 6.
Wildwood announced major security upgrades for the boardwalk on Wednesday. New lighting has been installed along the entire boardwalk. Bollards will be installed at all potential vehicle access points. These barriers will block unauthorized cars from entering the boardwalk. The work should be completed by the end of 2025.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
From the outside, the Byrne Community Center seems harmless but once you walk through the doors, organizers say be prepared for a good scare.
The city of Wildwood is hosting a Trunk or Treat event at Maxwell Field until 8 p.m. It's a one-stop shop for kids to safely go trick-or-treating. But the big thrill is on Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports inside the city's elaborate haunted house.
Floss Stingel, a lifelong Wildwood resident, recorded the warning in 1971 as a favor for her boyfriend.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Philadelphia and Irish Weekend down at the Jersey Shore. Read about those events and much more in our latest weekend guide for the Philadelphia area.
It will look like a busy summer weekend with people flocking to North Wildwood for the massively popular Irish Fall Festival.
For the second time in two weeks, the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center said a basking shark was spotted in the waters off the South Jersey coast.
Five people were hurt after a golf cart left an impaired-driving course and struck several people during Wildwood's National Night Out event at Fox Park.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers accused President Trump of advocating for violence against Democrats in a series of Truth Social posts.
The marching band is celebrating its 100th anniversary and gearing up for one of the biggest holiday stages in the country.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at the fabled Field of Dreams in Iowa next August, MLB announced Wednesday.
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.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers accused President Trump of advocating for violence against Democrats in a series of Truth Social posts.
A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed near 33rd and Market streets in University City on Thursday morning, police said.
The marching band is celebrating its 100th anniversary and gearing up for one of the biggest holiday stages in the country.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers accused President Trump of advocating for violence against Democrats in a series of Truth Social posts.
The marching band is celebrating its 100th anniversary and gearing up for one of the biggest holiday stages in the country.
Gas-powered leaf blowers will soon be silenced in Lower Merion after township commissioners voted to ban the motorized tool.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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.
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.
Three World War II veterans were honored Wednesday night in Haddonfield, New Jersey, through multi-generational presentations.
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill stopped in Gloucester County Wednesday to speak with several small business owners.
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.
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.
Through programs like Brushes with Cancer, Twist Out Cancer uses its connections in the art world to help people touched by cancer.
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.
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.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
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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.
The 2026 Mummers Parade is extra special, being the 125th anniversary of the event. The parade begins at City Hall at 9 a.m. and continues south to Washington Avenue until 7 p.m.
At least a dozen residents have been displaced after a two-alarm fire damaged a condo building in Haddonfield, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, officials said. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has the latest.
Celebrate the season surrounded by your favorite zoo animals! The Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature light show is now open through Jan. 3.
People from different backgrounds and generations are working together to make a difference in their South Jersey community and say "no" to hate.
Two security checkpoints that were closed inside the Philadelphia International Airport during the government shutdown have reopened after two weeks. The Terminal A-West and Terminal F TSA checkpoints are back open on Thursday and operating under their normal schedules.