Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter discusses the city's preparations for Hurricane Sandy.
Atlantic County officials say search and rescue teams are looking for residents who may be stranded in their homes after Sandy's destructive landfall.
Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, N.J., around 8 p.m. Monday, creating mass flooding and obliterating part of its famed boardwalk.
Powerful winds and soaking rains grew more intense as Sandy screamed ashore.
Water came over and around the dunes and onto the streets of the Jersey Shore. Severe flooding cut off Atlantic City and the rest of the barrier islands from the mainland.
Huge sections of Atlantic City boardwalk from several blocks north of the Revel Casino have crashed through and into people's houses. The parking lot of Resorts Casino being completely underwater.
An emergency curfew was put in place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
As of 9 a.m., there were 82,575 AC Electric customers without power.
There is a boil advisory in effect for Atlantic County and Atlantic City because the water treatment plant experienced flooding. Residents should bring all water to a rolling boil before use no matter what the use, such as eating, brushing your teeth, etc. The county is working to obtain water for residents.
A countywide travel ban is still in effect until crews are able to determine the damage from the storm because of downed power lines and trees. Once it has been determined it's safe they will lift the ban. Access to barrier islands is prohibited because there is still a lot of standing water.
Anyone who needs shelter or assistance should call the emergency management office.
FOX 29's Steve Keeley is surveying the damage in Atlantic City this morning and filed several video reports.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:26:18 GMT
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:39 GMT
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:07:00 GMT
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:18 GMT
Mike Kersten and his wife Lisa of Croydon, Lower Bucks County opened their front door over the weekend only to find police telling them to stay inside. A large black bear was spotted climbing one of
A black bear seen in Bucks County is still the talk of the area for residents.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:27:47 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:13:26 GMT
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
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