Hear Philly: The Shore Thing – Labor Day Weekend Always Bittersweet
By Andrew Kramer CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) – Labor Day weekend is another fun-filled weekend for beachgoers. One the other hand, it also happens to be the end of the summer season, although Sea Isle...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Poconos Golf After Labor Day
. . By Jay Lloyd . .. EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (CBS) — With cooler weather on the horizon, maybe it’s time for another Poconos golf getaway! Comfortable days, amazing scenery, and constantly changing...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Crab Season
By Jay Lloyd PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For crab crackers, an important date has just passed. The Maryland season for blue crabs is officially open. Grab your traps and crab lines and make a bee line for the...
View ArticleSEPTA Won’t Run Extra Regional Rail Trains After Parkway Music Shows
By Mike DeNardo PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The City of Philadelphia is encouraging people heading to this weekend’s “Made in America” concerts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to take public transportation....
View ArticleRising Gas Prices Could Put Wrinkle In Labor Day Weekend Travel Plans
By Mark Abrams PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Hurricane Isaac and the impact it’s having on gas prices could dampen Labor Day weekend travel plans for some in the Philadelphia region. AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Jenny...
View ArticleIn South Jersey, Founder of Labor Day is Remembered
By Mike DeNardo COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. (CBS) — South Jersey union leaders and politicians gathered this morning in Collingswood for their annual Labor Day ceremony. The ceremony brought labor leaders and...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Image Sees Little Short-Term Boost From ‘Made in America’ Fest
By Mike Dunn PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Mayor Nutter touted last weekend’s “Made in America” concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as a huge boost to Philadelphia’s national image. One national media...
View ArticleGetaway Guide: Relaxing Lakeside in Southern Canada
By Jay Lloyd POWELLS BAY, Ont. (CBS) — If you own a recreational vehicle or plan to rent one this summer, here’s an idyllic place to park it in a land of lakes and Canadian sunsets. And it’s not...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Run To Toronto
By Jay Lloyd TORONTO, Ont. (CBS) — If you crave big city summer getaways, here’s a single word of advice: Toronto. If there’s a more vibrant, clean, engaging city in North America, I haven’t found it...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Luxurious Baseball in Toronto
By Jay Lloyd TORONTO, Ont. (CBS) — Not only ball teams go on the road. Fans do, too! My dad thought baseball was a subway sport: go no farther than the A train! He wouldn’t understand a first-rate...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Avalon, N.J. After Sandy
By Jay Lloyd AVALON, N.J. (CBS) — Following Hurricane Sandy, recreational fishing and crabbing on some of the back bays of the Jersey shore has become a challenge for weekend anglers. But at least one...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Niagara Falls (New York or Ontario)
. By Jay Lloyd . NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (CBS) — One of the most visually dramatic and popular getaway destinations is little more than one tankful of gas away from the Delaware Valley. It’s Niagara Falls....
View ArticleStores Down The Shore Prepping For Summer, Hoping For Dry MDW
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) – It’s hard to believe, especially with all this rain we’ve been seeing lately, but summer unofficially begins this weekend. That means it’s crunch time for businesses at the...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: Annapolis Kayak Tour
By Jay Lloyd PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Seeing the sights of a destination from the water is an eye-filling experience — and there’s an Annapolis kayak tour that puts visitors even closer to the action. Max...
View ArticleInterview: Beach Bound With Zac Brown Band In Atlantic City
By Michael Cerio PHILADELPHIA (CBS)– From the stadium to the sand, Zac Brown Band is kicking off Labor Day Weekend in Atlantic City. After a set of sold out ballpark shows in Boston and New York, Zac...
View ArticleJay Lloyd’s Getaway: America’s Cup
By Jay Lloyd PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One of the most dynamic international sporting events is nine months away. But if you want to see the America’s Cup in person, in Bermuda, you better book it now. The...
View ArticleGo Play in the Garden, with Kids
by KYW’s Phran Novelli Say, why don’t you all go outside and play? Seriously. If you’ve got kids on summer vacation with not enough to do, you need the Cool Kids’ Summer Guide from Greater...
View ArticleWhipping Up Summer Drinks With Fruits and Veggies
Summer is a great season for entertaining but if you are tired of serving the same old drinks at your gathering, a local expert has some interesting ideas. KYW’s Michelle Durham reports Josepha Ambler...
View ArticlePositively Philadelphia: Things to Do On the Delaware
by KYW’s Lauren Lipton In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be back in the fall whirlwind, but there are still lots of fun things to do before we get there. Some of them are right around the corner,...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Carcinogens When Grilling
by KYW’s medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough Labor Day is around the corner, and according to health officials, you need to be aware of certain risks when you’re grilling. The problem is the fine...
View ArticleGuide To Philadelphia’s South Street
South Street, one of Philadelphia’s most famous streets, is well known for its diverse urban mix of restaurants, bars, and shops. South Street has evolved over the years; until the 1950s, it was known...
View ArticlePhiladelphia’s Most Popular Botanic Garden
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Bartram’s Garden is like a hardy perennial, persisting, even thriving, in the toughest conditions. It’s a lush 18th century oasis in the midst of an industrial desert. And I’m not...
View ArticleGuide To Water Transportation
If the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, invariable trying to get from point to point by car bumps up against a water barrier that requires a detour to a bridge. The extra...
View ArticleTop ‘One Tank Trips’
The family is in the car, but the spinning numbers on the gas pump are assaulting the distance we’ll be traveling on this weekend getaway. So, let’s try to do it round-trip on one tank. Maybe a little...
View ArticleBeach Badge Sales Up In Some NJ Shore Towns
AVALON, NJ (CBS) — Between high gas prices and a still fragile economy, many of us are choosing to cut back on vacations again. And that–around here anyway–is good news for beach destinations in New...
View ArticleWith Beach Fitness Class, ‘Pay Your Dues Before You Booze’
DEWEY BEACH, Del. (AP) — Before stumbling out of the Starboard after a night of drinking, or instead of staying in bed the next morning fighting off a hangover, Blair Jost is out to make sure you feel...
View ArticleDover, Ventnor, OCNJ Make ‘Best Beach Towns To Live 2017’ List
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)- Want to live on the beach year-round? Some towns have a lot more going on all year long and some towns have the warm weather and ocean breeze instead of blizzards in January. A new...
View Article5 Cities To Visit Before Summer Ends
By Randy Yagi With just a handful of weeks left, time is running out to start planning for an end of summer vacation. While there are several great places to consider for that best trip ever, a handful...
View ArticleHow To Turn Your Thanksgiving Gathering Into A Party
CBS Local — It’s almost turkey day! The bird is in the freezer, the folding chairs are down from the attic and the DVR is scheduled to record your local parade because you’re sleeping in this...
View ArticleThanksgiving Weekend Travel Tips
CBS Local — AAA expects a record number of people to be traveling for Thanksgiving — nearly 51 million people in the United States are estimated to be driving or flying at least 50 miles to their...
View ArticleCreative Thanksgiving Decorations You Can Make Yourself
CBS Local — The food may be the highlight of any Thanksgiving dinner table, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add some beautiful decor to create an inviting atmosphere. Here are some ideas on how to use...
View ArticleThanksgiving Dinner Disasters: Expert Advice On How To Salvage Any Meal
CBS Local — The clock is ticking down to Thanksgiving dinner and you may be thinking you can’t get it all done. Sabrina Sexton, of the Institute of Culinary Education, talked to New York’s CBS2 about...
View ArticleRegal Theaters Offering $1 Tickets For Kids Movies This Summer
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Taking the kids to a movie this summer will be a real bargain at some local theaters. The Regal Cinemas “Summer Movie Express” promotion is...
View ArticleNauti Donuts Opens In Ocean City With Coffee And Made-To-Order Treats
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter OCEAN CITY, N.J. (HOODLINE) – A new spot to score coffee, cake doughnuts and more has debuted in Ocean City. Called Nauti Donuts, the new addition is located at...
View ArticleFinal #CBS3SummerFest Friday Of Season To Be Celebrated In Cape May!
Thank you for voting! Celebrate the final SummerFest Friday of the season with CBS3 in Cape May, New Jersey!
View ArticleTraveling This Labor Day? You May Want To Pack Your Patience
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. And you’re going to have plenty of company if you’re planning to travel this Labor Day. According to TripAdvisor, 61% of people who are...
View Article‘I Can’t Believe It’: Beach Goers Waving Goodbye To Another Summer As Labor...
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) — It’s the unofficial end of summer, but Sunday was an incredible day to be down the shore. Labor Day weekend at the jersey shore means one last ride, one last game and one last...
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