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Catering at the Jersey Shore – Angerico's Italian Cuisine [SPONSORED]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:54:16 +0000

Angerico’s Italian Specialties at 713 Riverview Drive in Brielle defines homemade cuisine. Angerico’s spotlights different specials everyday in addition to an amazing menu. Do you have an affair you need catered? Angerico’s is the only place to go! Who wants to stress over food when you’re having a function? Let Angerico’s do the cooking! Angerico’s [...]

Sandy Eliminates Lifeguard Shortages at Jersey Shore [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:17:56 +0000

It looks like there won’t be a shortage of lifeguards on Ocean County beaches this summer. Some beaches are still recovering from Sandy, so they will not be re-opening. As a result, they are not hiring any new lifeguards. “In my case, I actually benefited in that I picked up some guards from other beaches [...]

Should Easement Holdouts Be Named Publicly? [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:46 +0000

The fate of that 11-mile dune project from the Manasquan Inlet down to the Barnegat Inlet rests in the hands of the property owners refusing to sign the easements. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is ready to move on it but can’t until the necessary permissions come in. Towns up and down the Jersey [...]

Holdouts Not Budging On Easements [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:24:32 +0000

The 11-mile-long oceanfront dune project remains up in the air, thanks to hundreds of holdouts, refusing to sign easements. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cannot and will not start the work till they get them signed, sealed and delivered. It’s been a frustrating time for communities from the Manasquan to Barnegat Inlets, while officials [...]

Rip Currents a Big Threat This Summer in NJ [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:25:48 +0000

What’s the number one killer at New Jersey beaches every summer? Rip currents. They lead the list of surf hazards for anyone of any age. Thousands are rescued each year while hundreds of others drown. This week is rip current awareness week and in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the message is even more critical [...]

Don't Expect NJ Beaches To Ever Be Entirely Free [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 31 May 2013 09:13:39 +0000

Starting this summer, a new State Senate task force will be looking at the issue of beach fees in New Jersey. The funds collected are supposed to be used for maintenance and life guards and such. The panel will survey shore towns to make sure the beach fees are being used properly. One of the [...]

Is the Entire Shore Open for Business? [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:40:13 +0000

Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama have each told residents and consumers across the country that the Jersey shore is open for business this summer, but that’s not true everywhere along the coast. As business meccas like Seaside Heights and Belmar get promoted as summer 2013 destinations, despite the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy, [...]

Can You Identify All of these Jersey Shore Beaches? [PHOTOS]

Matt Ryan — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:00:50 +0000

How well do you know your Jersey Shore beaches? Take a look at these pictures and test your skills! We’ll show you a picture of a beach in Monmouth or Ocean county. Then highlight the “ANSWER” line underneath to reveal the answer. No cheating! 1. ANSWER: MANASQUAN 2. ANSWER: SEASIDE PARK 3. ANSWER: SEA BRIGHT 4. ANSWER: [...]

The World Is Watching The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:04:40 +0000

It seems that the Memorial Day Weekend really refocused the world on the Jersey Shore. We are big news everywhere you turn. It seemed that every national and international news outlet had a camera and a reporter at the Jersey Shore this past weekend. And then with the visit of President Obama along with Governor [...]

President Obama Declares Jersey Shore Open After Sandy [VIDEO/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:31:53 +0000

During a visit to the Jersey Shore, President Obama promised to continue to help local residents rebuild after Superstorm Sandy caused an estimated $38 billion in damages at the end of last year. “We all understand there is still a lot of work to be done – there are homes to rebuild, there are businesses [...]

Seaside Heights – Memorial Day 2013 Guide

Meredith Chambers — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:23 +0000

If you’re looking for information about Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th) 2013 at the beach and boardwalk of Seaside Heights, then check out this guide with details including a list of open businesses, beach hours, fees and live progress of the boardwalk reconstruction!

Task Force Will Study Shore Beach Fees [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:31:12 +0000

A resolution moving through the State House would establish a task force to take a closer look at those much-maligned beach fees charged by most Jersey Shore towns. The nine-member task force consisting of state lawmakers, some shore town mayors and citizens will study beach fees to determine if the revenue from the fees is [...]

Mystery Water Problem Continues For Jersey Shore Town [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:21 +0000

A mystery water problem remains unsolved in Lake Como and surrounding communities. “Right after Superstorm Sandy, problems with the water supply began, with several broken water mains and some areas getting dark brown, murky water that wasn’t drinkable. So, we flushed the town, and that lasted about a week – people complained about brown again, [...]

Lavallette Set to Open New Boardwalk [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:20:43 +0000

After taking a beating from Superstorm Sandy, another shore town is happy to report its boardwalk is completely rebuilt. Lavallette will be joined by Gov. Chris Christie on Monday to hammer in the ceremonial golden spikes symbolizing the completion of their brand new boardwalk. Borough Mayor Walter Locicero says the difference between now and when [...]

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.

How Many in NJ Support Dune Reconstruction Efforts? [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:19:26 +0000

Waterfront homeowners are not as selfish with their view as many previously thought. A new poll from Monmouth University in partnership with the Jersey Shore Foundation and the Urban Coast Institute finds as many as 8 in 10 shore residents support dunes, even if it means giving up their million dollar views of the water. [...]

Long Beach Township Holdouts Identified Online [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:24:03 +0000

Signed easements for a massive federal beach replenishment project are starting to trickle in once again after Long Beach Township posted the names of 63 holdout oceanfront property owners on its municipal website. Mayor Joe Mancini says they received three signed easements Monday morning and are expecting a few more to come in. Mancini says [...]

Governor Christie Curses Over Dune Opponents [VIDEO/POLL]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:13:49 +0000

Government officials have been planning for a new system of sand dunes along New Jersey’s coastline, in order to prevent similar destruction that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, but some homeowners remain opposed to the idea. New Jersey’s outspoken Governor had a few strong words for them, and one that must be censored. At his [...]

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 [...]

Teen Hiring In NJ This Summer Is Mixed [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:50:41 +0000

Many economists see improvements in summer teen hiring this coming season versus previous years. Here in New Jersey, teen hiring may be mixed. Based on general trends, hiring in 2013 should certainly be better than 2012 and 2011. The continuation of that basic trend would suggest the basic job market has improved and that may [...]