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We caught up with a few families and furry friends who are already enjoying the Labor Day holiday weekend in Wildwood.
In addition to relaxing on a beach chair or building sand castles, each year hundreds of families get to learn more about what sort of cool shells and animals they can find at the beach.
The food truck festival lasts till 8 p.m. Friday night and will start back up again Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.
This week, the Philadelphia region was rocked by storm damage, Made in America was canceled, a summer camp provided a much-needed break to children battling cancer and more.
Here's your guide to our top three favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots in New Jersey's most southern shore point.
For more than four decades, the Cape May County Park & Zoo has been welcoming visitors.
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
It is one of the most recognizable parts of the Wildwoods. Generations of visitors have hopped on board the bright yellow Sightseer Tramcars and taken that ride down the famous Boardwalk. Jim Donovan takes us along for the ride.
A summertime tradition going into Wildwood that you may not realize is staffed 24/7, 365 year-round, and is vital to the local fishing industry. Marcella Baietto reports at the Jersey Shore for the holiday weekend and Photojournalist Tom Gardiner shows us more.
Businesses are counting on one more big weekend to end the summer on a high note. Marcella Baietto reports in Wildwood for our final SummerFest Friday.
We are spending this Summerfest Friday down at the Jersey Shore. In addition to relaxing on a beach chair or building sand castles, each year hundreds of families get to learn more about what sort of cool shells and animals they can find at the beach. Brandon Goldner reports.
It's a SummerFest Friday and we are savoring these two final weeks of summer. Sea Isle is known as a city for all seasons but especially during the summertime. Brandon Goldner reports.
It's a SummerFest Friday and we are soaking up the last two weeks of summer. A perfect spot to do that is down at the Jersey Shore. Brandon Goldner spent the afternoon in Sea Isle City.
Let the weekend begin. We are celebrating summer right here in the city. You've heard of the music festival Coachella -- well, how Kidchella? Bill Kelly reports.
It's a SummerFest Friday and we're spending it on the farm. Tammie Souza soaks up the sunflowers at Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County.
It's a SummerFest Friday and this week we've made our way to West Chester. Located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, you'll find plenty of small-town charm. The ever-popular Open Air Market is also taking place this weekend. Siafa Lewis reports.
There will be a public viewing for Officer Jaime Roman Thursday before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Cherelle Parker says an agreement has been reached with the Sixers on the proposed Center City arena, one week after hosting a town hall for the controversial project.
Metallica is bringing their M72 World Tour to Philadelphia for two shows at Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025.
The limited performance will start in Pittsburgh this October.
Beyoncé's career has been studied in academia for many years, but the class is a first-of-its-kind course at Widener University.
Metallica is bringing their M72 World Tour to Philadelphia for two shows at Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025.
Beyoncé's career has been studied in academia for many years, but the class is a first-of-its-kind course at Widener University.
The region will see on-and-off cloud cover Thursday morning before the sun breaks through in the afternoon. Showers look to stay away Friday and into the weekend.
People in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, now have access to free medical supplies.
A 13-year-old girl has died after she was shot inside a residence Wednesday evening in North Philadelphia, police say.
The region will see on-and-off cloud cover Thursday morning before the sun breaks through in the afternoon. Showers look to stay away Friday and into the weekend.
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said he will not resign after he was indicted for allegedly abusing his teenage daughter.
On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced how they will honor Johnny and Matthew Gaurdreau during the 2024-25 season.
After 51 years, the Wawa location at 1110 Marlton Pike East (Route 70) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is set to close on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
Delaware State Police said card skimmers were recently found at the self-checkout kiosks in four Wawa locations across Sussex County.
Philadelphia's weekend is headlined by warm and sunny days with comfortable nights. There was dense fog across South Jersey and Delaware this morning but the skies are cleared and temperatures are rising.
Camden High School shined in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Former Mayor Michael Nutter opens up about his battle with prostate cancer in the American Cancer Society's "Know Your Score" PSA.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
There were talks about improvements to Philadelphia International and Northeast Philadelphia Airports at the inaugural "State of the Airport."
A crash on the Blue Route closed all northbound lanes between Broomall and Villanova after a dump truck was hit by another car and overturned Wednesday morning.
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Philadelphia 2-1 to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth.
Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown is dealing with a hamstring injury and missed Wednesday's walkthrough.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) now joins 12 other state associations to sanction girl's flag football.
Donna Kelce will make her film debut in two upcoming Hallmark Christmas movies that are naturally football-themed.
Cherelle Parker says an agreement has been reached with the Sixers on the proposed Center City arena, one week after hosting a town hall for the controversial project.
The limited performance will start in Pittsburgh this October.
Comedian Che Guerrero is using laughter to educate audiences on the realities of growing up undocumented.
Donna Kelce will make her film debut in two upcoming Hallmark Christmas movies that are naturally football-themed.
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
After 51 years, the Wawa location at 1110 Marlton Pike East (Route 70) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is set to close on Tuesday, Oct. 8. In a statement shared with CBS News Philadelphia, the company said the decision to close the store was made after an "extensive evaluation."
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) sanctioned flag football for girls as an official varsity championship sport. One hundred high schools across Pennsylvania will participate when competition begins next school year.
The Holly Dell Ice Arena in Seawell, New Jersey will soon change its name to Gaudreau Rink in honor of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, officials pledged millions for updates at Philadelphia International Airport, and Philadelphia Police Office Jaime Roman will be laid to rest at his funeral service Thursday. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
The funeral procession for Philadelphia Police Officer Jaimie Roman, who died in September after being shot in the line of duty, made its way through the streets of Philadelphia early Thursday morning before arriving at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Philadelphia Police said a 13-year-old girl died after being shot inside a home on the 2800 block of North Bailey Street on Sept. 18, 2024. Police said she was visiting family friends at the time, and witnesses saw at least two teenage boys who live at the home run from the building after the shooting.