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5 Reasons to Participate in a Relay For Life [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:05 +0000

If you’ve never taken part in The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, you’re missing out on a life changing event. I can tell you from personal experience that it is the best example of community and togetherness that you will ever see. Congratulations to Little Silver, Jackson, Toms River and Bayville on successful Relays. [...]

5 Jersey Shore Landmarks Prince Harry Should Visit [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:11 +0000

Prince Harry will be in New Jersey on Tuesday. He wants to see the part of the Jersey Shore that Superstorm Sandy hit the hardest. He'll be accompanied by Governor Christie when he tours "ground zero" of the storm, Mantoloking. He'll also be stopping by Seaside Heights to see the progress of Restore The Shore. We figured since Harry will be at the Shore, he might as well get the full experience. That's why we asked you on Facebook to name a landmark or hot spot in Monmouth & Ocean counties that is a must for the Prince to see.

5 Really Cool Jersey Shore Beach Computer Backgrounds [PHOTOS]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:31:17 +0000

With the cold weather lately, it’s been hard to keep in mind that Memorial Day and another Jersey Shore summer will be here before we know it. And since most of us spend most of our days in front of a computer screen, why not make the view as pleasant as possible? To save, right [...]

Where to Go Sledding in Monmouth County and Ocean County

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:07:48 +0000

The nor’easter should drop at least a few inches of snow throughout our area, and while it will be a big inconvenience for many…let’s focus on the positive. Like playing in it! Grab the garbage can lids, inner tubes, and snazzy snow sleds and head to these hills! In Monmouth County: Atlantic Highlands Elementary School [...]

The Best Apps for Losing Weight

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:18:12 +0000

So you’ve made your New Year’s Resolution. This is the year you will finally lose those pounds that have been haunting you forever. Luckily, technology is here to help you reach your goals. If you have a smartphone, there are several apps to keep you accountable, motivated, and on track. Here are some of the [...]

5 New Year's Resolutions for New Jersey

Matt Ryan — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:27:38 +0000

Welcome 2013! With the start of a new year, so begin the new year's resolutions. The key is keep it simple. Don't set yourself up for failure. If you pick just one of our top 5 resolutions for New Jersey, success is almost guaranteed! WikiCommons 5 Don't Run Red Lights Red light cameras [...]

The Weirdest Things About The 12-12-12 Concert

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:41:39 +0000

The 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief was basically awesome…but there were some strange things the show could have done without. 1. The Misplaced Delay ‘Dump’ The show was live at Madison Square Garden, simulcast on dozens of TV and radio stations across the globe…obviously everyone was on a different audio delay, because on the station [...]

Preparing for Sandy – What You Need [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:19:07 +0000

An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling “Frankenstorm” is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey. Here are a list of items that you want to have on hand [...]

Best Diners at the Jersey Shore [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:21:09 +0000

With the news of the OB Diner in Point Pleasant shutting down, I wanted to recognize the best diners at the Shore. The diner. They're an integral part of the Jersey Shore. Many are out there, but where are the best? Here are our top 5. Facebook 5 Tony's Freehold Grille - Freehold [...]

Homemade New Jersey Themed Items For Sale [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:02:08 +0000

I just heard about this site Etsy.com. It’s sort of like Ebay meets Amazon in the sense that you can find practically anything. With a simple “homemade New Jersey” search I found some pretty cool stuff! NEW JERSEY STATE QUARTER RING Each ring starts with a hand-selected circulated coin, then the flat, round coin is [...]

The Most Ridiculous 'Sexy' Halloween Costumes

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:19:24 +0000

Halloween is not that far off, and I’m sure you’ve seen those costume shops popping up all over the place. I took a spin through one over the weekend with Duzzy, who seemed baffled at the endless ‘sexy’ costumes for ladies. Here’s a collection of the most ridiculous ‘sexy’ costumes I’ve come across. 1. Sexy [...]

The Worst Things Ever

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:41:50 +0000

You know you’ve said it: ‘Ahh! That’s the worst thing ever!!’ Nine times out of ten, it is in fact NOT the worst thing ever, but we feel your pain regardless. Here’s a collection of some of our personal not-so-favorites: 1. Disappointing fruit You’ve been eyeing that peach or apple all day…looking forward to how [...]

List of Red Light Cameras in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:11:24 +0000

The red light cameras that were suspended for ‘calibration’ and an investigation of safety are back. But do you know where the cameras are? The suspended cameras were only from certain intersections, with only three in Brick Township listed. According to one site, there are several more throughout our area. How is it possible that [...]

The Ultimate Jersey Shore Bucket List

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:58:46 +0000

There’s so much to do here at the Jersey Shore…it seems as though there should be a list of ‘must do’ things. Can you finish this list before the end of the summer? This is far from a complete list, and will require plenty of input on your part…let’s come up with The Ultimate Jersey [...]

10 Signs There Are Bennies on the Road [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:12:13 +0000

Five Reasons to Experience Relay for Life [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:58:29 +0000

If you've never taken part in The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, you're missing out on a life changing event. I can tell you from personal experience that it is the best example of community and togetherness that you will ever see. Here are just five of the many reasons to participate and information on upcoming relay's at the Shore.

5 Strange Items For Sale On Jersey Shore Craigslist [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:56:32 +0000

No need to go curbside for odd finds at the Jersey Shore. We've found a few on the Jersey Shore Craigslist. Here are our fave 5. 5 Moon Box (Red Bank) Listing says: Adorable hand painted, wooden Moon Box. Good storage for pencils, jewelry, coins, etc. Measures 11 1/2" x 5". Depth inside [...]

5 Reasons To Go To The Lakewood Blueclaws Game Today [LIST]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:32:48 +0000

It's baseball season…and here's why you should get involved starting TODAY! 5 It's Opening Day What better way to support our backyard team than on the first day of the season? Tonight the Blueclaws take on the Hagerstown Suns with first pitch at 6:35p. 4 It's Thirsty Thursday $1 beers [...]

What are the Best Family-Friendly Attractions at the Jersey Shore?

Meredith Chambers — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:06 +0000

There's so much to offer locally - from amusement parks and arcades to boat rides and exciting outdoor activities. Before booking an expensive vacation away from home, consider the great attractions here at the Jersey Shore!

New York Giants Merchandise You Have to See to Believe [LIST]

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:36:50 +0000

With the New York Giants heading to Super Bowl XLVI, fans will no doubt be clamoring to get their hands on just about anything Giants-related. We scoured the internet and came up with a list of some of the funniest, craziest and most odd Giant