Get ready for an afternoon of music, movement, and community spirit! Due to weather, the 4th Annual String Band Parade will now be marching down Haddon Avenue NEXTSaturday, May30th from 4 PM to 6 PM, bringing the energy and tradition of the Philadelphia Mummers to Camden County. String bands will fill the streets with lively performances as they travel from Crystal Lake to Haddon Square, with great viewing spots along the way at local favorites. The celebration continues at Haddon Square with an After Party from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring live music from The Exceptions, food, drinks, and family fun. Hosted by the Board of Commissioners and Haddon Township, bring the family and join the fun! We can’t wait to see you there! To learn more, Click Here.
Least terns, a bird historically found each summer along many of Delaware’s bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches, have faltered in recent years into their current listing as a state endangered species – leading the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to take a new approach for giving the birds a lift into a better future.
Identified by their small size, silvery-gray back and wings, yellow bill, and black cap with a white triangle on their forehead, least terns can be a common sight at Cape Henlopen State Park from May through August. A beach-nesting species, the terns form small colonies above the high tide line where breeding pairs typically lay two eggs on the sand in small scrapes – putting their nests at risk from predation and severe weather events.
New Jersey American Water announced today that 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments in its service areas will receive about $50,000 in grants to support firefighter safety, emergency response and lifesaving equipment purchases. Funding from grants will help departments buy equipment and make operational improvements tailored to the local response needs.
Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson issued the following statement after testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee today in support of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey. The Assemblywoman is the prime sponsor of the Act (Bill A1715) in the Assembly. The General Assembly passed the legislation earlier this year.
“The advancement of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act in the Senate Judiciary Committee marks another important step toward strengthening and protecting one of our most fundamental rights, the right to vote. At a time when we are seeing growing efforts across the country to create barriers to participation and raise questions about who should have access to the ballot box, New Jersey is continuing to move in the opposite direction by making clear that every eligible voter deserves a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy.
* Three dozen pride parades, marches, festivals, fairs and community events announced – with dozens more on the way from late May through June into summer 2026 *
5th Annual Philly Gay Pride Month June 1 to June 30, 2026 Presented by Philly Pride Month, Aversa PR and Philly Gay Calendar Hosted at dozens of venues around the Philadelphia region
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $103,084,000 in funding to protect New Jersey from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered inside a suitcase on Friday morning.
At approximately 9:25 AM, officers from the 25th District responded to a call on the 600 block of East Hilton Street. Upon arrival, police located an adult male inside a suitcase. Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and pronounced the male deceased at 9:27 AM.
At this time, a motive has not been established, and the cause of death remains undetermined. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.
A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >
Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains
The map below is color-coded to indicate the forecast rip current risk level. Click on the beach area of your choice for more information, or click a beach umbrella for the detailed, beach forecast.View the product description document for more information on the rip current graphic. Comments are currently being accepted.
National Weather Service Philadelphia-Mt Holly RIP CURRENT RISK for 5/22/2026 Valid as of 401 PM EDTEXPERIMENTAL
The risk of rip currents is low, however, life threatening rip currents may still occur especially near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. Always swim near a lifeguard and remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
Moderate
Life threatening rip currents are possible. Always swim near a lifeguard and remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
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Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water. Remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
The Danger of Rip Currents Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves.En EspanolIf you become caught in a rip current, yell for help and remain calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.Never assume the ocean is safe, even if the weather is nice. Hurricanes that are far away can still create deadly rip currents and waves. For maximum safety, swim near a lifeguard.View rip current safety videos at the National Weather Service YouTube channel.
Additional ResourcesUV Index Scale2 or lessLowLow danger from the sun’s UV rays for the average person.Wear sunglasses on bright days. If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.3 – 5ModerateModerate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Take precautions, such as covering up, if you will be outside. Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.6 – 7HighHigh risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Protection against sunburn is needed. Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.8 – 10Very HighVery high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Take extra precautions. Unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly. Minimize sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Otherwise, seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.11+ExtremeExtreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Take all precautions. Unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and will increase UV exposure. Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen. Thunderstorm Potential (definition)Waterspout Risk (definition)NoneNo thunderstorms are expectedNoneNo risk of waterspout developmentLowThunderstorms are only expected to be isolated in coverageLowLow risk of waterspout developmentModerateThunderstorms are forecast to be scattered in coverageModerateModerate risk of waterspout developmentHighThunderstorms are forecast to be numerous or widespread in coverageHighHigh risk of waterspout development.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old male that occurred early Thursday evening in the city’s 12th District.
At approximately 5:21 p.m., responding officers located the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound on the highway along the 70xx block of Greenway Avenue. Police immediately transported the victim to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. At this time, investigators have not established a motive, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact SIG at 215-686-8270 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Each May, thousands of shorebirds of different species pause their marathon migration – while enroute from wintering in South America back to their Arctic breeding grounds – to refuel in Delaware Bay. There, monitored from the moment they arrive by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and DNREC’s Delaware Shorebird Project, they feast for several weeks on the massive spawning of horseshoe crab eggs, an interconnecting system that goes back millennia – and makes for a modern-day ecological spectacle like no other in the animal kingdom.
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