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Mentally Preparing For Summer Traffic At The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:36 +0000

The idea of just hopping on the Parkway and driving to your destination without giving a thought to what time it is or what day it is are over for a while. This weekend we open our doors to the word. It’s summer at the Jersey Shore. We all know how important this summer is [...]

You Can't Spell Northern Lights Without 'No Lights'

Lou Russo — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:13:43 +0000

I looked up in the sky just like everyone else Saturday night. And just like everyone else, I saw nothing. I looked north, south, east and west, and no Northern Lights. At first, of course, I thought I was doing it wrong. But how could I be messing it up? I just had to look [...]

What's The Worst Part Of Coming Back From Vacation? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:18:47 +0000

Nancy just got back from a two week trip to Africa. I would have needed a week after that just to get back to my normal routine. There is something exhausting about getting right back to work after vacation. So many things are tough when you first get back from vacation. First of all, you’re [...]

What IsYour Favorite Jersey Shore Town to Visit? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:29:11 +0000

Spring is here! The Jersey Shore is about to come alive. This is our time of year, and we know (and hope) the tourists will be coming soon, and that’s a good thing for all of us, especially this year. So what do you think is the top destination for people who don’t live here? [...]

Fear Of Flying Is Not Easy to Get Over – Maybe You Can Help

Lou Russo — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:06:01 +0000

I used to fly a little, but only when I had to. Now I don’t even want to think about it. I think my fear of flying has won, and it’s not easy to break. My wife wants to travel, and who can blame her. So do I, but then I start thinking about the plane ride [...]

New Bridge Could Shutter Businesses Opened After Sandy

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:38:06 +0000

Even if you haven’t traveled through the coastal towns post-Sandy, you’ve undoubtedly seen the pictures and video of the devastation. The few businesses in the hardest hit areas that managed to reopen after the storm became a sign of hope for local residents…and now those businesses are in danger of closing. Asbury Park Press reports [...]

Imagine A 14 MPH Speed Limit In NJ?

Lou Russo — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:29:40 +0000

A 14mph speed limit in New Jersey? No way. This is the Garden State. We’re doing 15 when we’re parked. There is a place with a 14mph speed limit, though. Here’s the good news for us. It’s not in New Jersey. It’s in Aspen Colorado. Now, why in the world would the town pick 14mph? [...]

Speed Limit Changes on Busy Local Road

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:51:44 +0000

A local stretch of road is about to slow down as the NJ DOT approves a speed limit change. It’s Rt 79 in Marlboro, between Wyncrest Rd. and Ridge Rd., where Marlboro Patch reports the speed limit will be reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph. The change was approved on January 4, after a [...]

Snow Squalls Take Over the Jersey Shore

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:57:18 +0000

The cold air arrived this morning, and tonight’s snow seems to have moved in just as fast. A lot of area roadways are super slippery…covered in snow, and worse, black ice. The temperature is expected to stay below freezing throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties through tomorrow, meaning a lot of slick roads throughout the area. [...]

Seastreak Crash Highlights Commuter Fears

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:37:32 +0000

A ferry accident this morning reminds us that everything can change in an instant. At about 9 a.m., a Seastreak Ferry that departed from Highlands crashed into Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan, near the South St. Seaport. Up to 50 people have been reported injured, 1 in critical condition. Ferry accidents are rare, but everyday [...]

A Visit To Cape May: Simpler Times

Lou Russo — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:07:38 +0000

During the holidy break, Diane and I took my Mom and Dad down to Cape May for a day. We checked out some beautifully decorated homes, did a little shopping, and just enjoyed a simple, quiet day. It seemed liked the world was in the midst of a whirlwind toward the end of 2012, so [...]

Traffic May Be Lighter Than Normal Tomorrow

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:33:53 +0000

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is typically the busiest travel day of the year, but this year things may be different at the Jersey Shore. Since Hurricane Sandy ripped through, there are several factors at play which may change this year’s travel plans, possibly putting less people on the road tomorrow. Many displaced families are unable [...]

Hands-Free Suitcase Makes Travel Easier

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:52:27 +0000

A new hands-free suitcase utilizes technology to make our lives easier when we travel…or does it? ‘Hop,’ a robotic suitcase, uses Bluetooth technology to connect to your smartphone and follow you around. It has all sorts of sensors and gizmos to figure out where it needs to go, and even has a locator function in [...]

Cheesequake Service Area to Stop Selling Gas

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:17:32 +0000

Heading north? Make sure you gas up before you hit the Parkway, or starting October 1, you could find yourself in a bind. The Cheesequake Service Area will stop selling gas for five weeks starting on Monday as they begin a renovation project. The rest stop, north of exit 120 in Sayreville, will upgrade pipes, [...]

Three Jersey Shore Towns Nominated for Coolest Small Town 2013

Matt Ryan — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:07:22 +0000

For the seventh year running, Budget Travel is on a mission to uncover the top ten standout communities across the country. Three towns at the Shore have been nominated! Budget Travel says: To qualify, the town must have a population under 10,000. It also needs that indescribable something: independent shops, a sense of energy, an [...]

Which New Jersey Town Made The List Of America's Coolest Small Towns?

Lou Russo — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:47:08 +0000

A New Jersey town made the top 10 in a recent search for the coolest small towns in America. The search was done by nbcnews.com, and although it's not a Monmouth or Ocean County town, many Jersey shore residents love it. So which town is it?

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 [...]

Are GPS Units Making Drivers Worse?

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:30:51 +0000

Most times, I think my GPS (and Google Maps on my iPhone) are a lifesaver. I don’t use them all the time, but when I’m in a bind or going to a place I’ve never been before, they are awesome. I have a pretty good sense of direction. I know how to get around, and [...]

A Must for Your Bucket List

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:00:10 +0000

Some things are too cool to pass up…if you haven’t done this, put it on your bucket list, and make sure you do it, because it’s amazing. What is it? Whale-watching. One of the coolest and most beautiful things I have ever seen. While you might occasionally see a whale off in the distance on [...]

Delays Remain After Earlier Fatal Parkway Accident

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:03:13 +0000

Delays continue on the Garden State Parkway following a fatal crash this morning. The accident, on the northbound side just south of exit 91 in Brick, occured just after 8:30 this morning. A blue Hyundai registered to a woman in Toms River flipped and landed in the woods, though no details have been released on [...]