Swimming prohibited at Ocean City, N.J. beaches Saturday
Former Hurricane Lee created bigger waves and a rip current risk at Jersey Shore
Former Hurricane Lee created bigger waves and a rip current risk at Jersey Shore
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
Strong ocean rip currents along the mid-Atlantic coast created hazardous swimming conditions in the aftermath of two hurricanes.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
Belmar Police said lifeguards rescued five people in the water Sunday at the 6th Avenue Beach in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Rip currents account for 80% of all rescues at the beach
ACBP warns residents about rip currents as we are now in storm season where waves can be larger this time of year.
Tens of thousands will be spending the Fourth of July holiday weekend at the beach and there's a chance of rip currents all weekend along the Jersey Shore. Stephanie Stahl reports important safety tips
Panama City Beach saw the highest number of deadly incidents linked to rip currents in the U.S. in June, according to the National Weather Service.
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Knowing how to stay safe around water and what to do in case of an emergency can prevent people from drowning.
Here's how to spot — and escape — these narrow channels of fast-moving water, also sometimes called riptides.
Lifeguards are reminding everyone it's not worth the risk don't swim at an unguarded beach.
Brandon Goldner reports.
Along the Jersey Shore, there's a High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk through the weekend.
Lifeguards in Ocean City are urging swimmers to be cautious with Hurricane Chris off the coast.
The rain and winds won't affect the Jersey Shore, but Chris will kick up the surf, causing potentially dangerous rip currents this week.
Jersey shore towns have reported a total of ten drownings this summer season, and rip currents are to blame for at least half of those.
As the peak of Hurricane season approaches, there are several tropical systems spinning in the Atlantic.
Officials in Wildwood were warning swimmers about a moderate risk of rip currents again Sunday after the near drowning of four people one day earlier.
The rip current risk is easing along the New Jersey coast as Hurricane Cristobal moves deeper into the North Atlantic after a week that saw the death of a swimmer.
Another sultry day is in store for the Delaware Valley on Wednesday. Under mostly sunny skies, temperatures are once again expected to reach 90.
High pressure is firmly in control across the northeast, and we expect to see lots of sunshine this week.
Beach patrol in Atlantic City reported 48 rescues Tuesday, but they do note that today wave size is decreasing.
Swimmers were being urged Saturday to remain along beaches protected by life guards and to follow their instructions.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks, 125-114, on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center in the NBA playoffs.
A Philly tradition returned to Franklin Field Thursday as Day 1 of Penn Relays brought athletes, coaches and families to the city of Brotherly Love.
Philly Black Pride's mission is to transform social environments for LGBTQ+ people of color.
Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
The Philadelphia Eagles and wideout A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday.
Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison Jr., a St. Joseph's Prep product, was drafted 4th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks, 125-114, on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center in the NBA playoffs.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
A Philly tradition returned to Franklin Field Thursday as Day 1 of Penn Relays brought athletes, coaches and families to the city of Brotherly Love.
Philly Black Pride's mission is to transform social environments for LGBTQ+ people of color.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
Philadelphia police are asking the public for help finding Raniesha Resto, who was last seen in Kensington Thursday afternoon.
Rhyuhn Green is headed to The Juilliard School. He's been playing the piano since he was a toddler.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Camay De Silva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks, 125-114, on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center in the NBA playoffs.
A Philly tradition returned to Franklin Field Thursday as Day 1 of Penn Relays brought athletes, coaches and families to the city of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison Jr., a St. Joseph's Prep product, was drafted 4th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
The Philadelphia Eagles and wideout A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
The Philadelphia Board of Education has voted to name the School District of Philadelphia’s central office building at 440 Broad Street to The Constance E. Clayton Education Center. Clayton was the district's first African American and first female superintendent.
The Philadelphia region is under frost and free advisories Friday morning. You can expect a sunny but unseasonably cool day Friday, with a high of 62 degrees
Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. The move follows a day of student-led protests across Philadelphia, part of a wave of protests nationwide.
Since 1999, thousands have come to the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection to celebrate Phlly Black Pride. The organization’s mission is to transform social environments for LGBTQIA+ people of color. Josh Sanders talked with organizers about why this Pride is about honoring generations of the past and elevating generations of the future.
The NBA Playoffs are back in South Philly. As Sixers fans prepare to pack the Wells Fargo Center, they know exactly what's at stake in Thursday's Game 3. Fans are packing into bars and restaurants to watch the game and the NFL draft. Alicia Roberts reports from Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly.