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Things to do in Spring Lake: A Classic Seaside Resort Town
Known for its charming downtown, wide beach, stately homes, and picturesque lake in the middle of the town, Spring Lake, NJ, lives up to its name–The Jewel of the Jersey Shore. This Monmouth County gem is a favorite for our family, and when we go, we make sure to hit up Divine Park with its cool wooden bridges and playgrounds, the pristine long beach with amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean, and the chic downtown area with boutiques and delicious restaurants. It’s a place for lots of family fun that you can visit over and over again and never tire of the gorgeous setting. Read on for more about visiting Spring Lake and what to know before you go. (featured photo credit: NJ MOM)
Teen killed in gruesome NJ shore motor boat accident
HARVEY CEDARS — First responders converged on a Long Beach Island beach for what police called a “tragic boating accident” Sunday afternoon. Law enforcement sources told Townsquare Media a teenage girl was dismembered by the motor of a boat being driven by her father. Multiple people on board the boat were traumatized by the incident, according to NBC Philadelphia, which was first to report details about the tragedy.
Breaking News: Bomb Threat Cleared at Community Medical Center In Toms River
Scary moments for folks in Toms River at Community Medical Center following an incident that centered around the Emergency Room. According to information provided by Patch, "A bomb threat led to the partial evacuation of Community Medical Center in Toms River on Monday night, authorities confirmed. A device that was believed to be an explosive was determined to be fake by the New Jersey State Police bomb squad, the Ocean County Sheriff's office said."
Carolyn Ann McKinley
Carolyn Ann (“Kay”) McKinley, 105, a lifelong Tinton Falls resident, passed away Aug. 9, 2024, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. She was born April 17, 1919, in Jersey City to Nicholas and Carmela DeTuro, grew up in Keansburg, and attended Red Bank Catholic. Kay was a...
Surveillance Video: Driver Arrested for DUI After Slamming Into Garbage Truck at High Rate of Speed in Lakewood
A driver was arrested and hospitalized early this morning after crashing into a garbage truck at a high rate of speed. The accident happened shortly before 5:00 AM at the intersection of Cedarbridge Avenue and Melville Avenue. The impact of the accident ripped the roof off the car and left...
18-year-old killed by boat propeller in New Jersey
Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a "tragic boating accident" that left a teenage girl dead. Zeina Mahafzah, an 18-year-old from Wayne, New Jersey, was attempting to board a boat from a raft being pulled by the boat in the waters off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars, about an hour from Atlantic City, around 4:30 p.m. Sunday when she was struck by the vessel's propeller and fatally injured, New Jersey State Police said Monday.
Long Beach Township's 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta Set for September 7
BRANT BEACH, NJ - Long Beach Township Recreation is excited to host the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, September 7 at Bayview Park, located at 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, NJ 08008. Last year was so much fun, they decided to bring it back for year two. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Check in will begin at 9 a.m. with races beginning at 10 a.m. For rules and sign-up sheets, CLICK HERE Any questions, please call 609-361-6697 or email recreation@longbeachtownship.com. Registration forms must submitted by September 5th. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Officials Nix Development Ordinance
PLUMSTED – Township officials recently met for a spirited midafternoon committee meeting concerning the introduction of Ordinance 2024-07 that had it passed, would have changed several lots in downtown New Egypt to C-4 zoning. Many of the 111 attendees came out to object to the ordinance which some called...
Classic NJ Shore smell that you hate to love
Here's an interesting debate. Which smells at or near The Jersey Shore are good, and which ones are not? There's no way that we all agree on this particular topic. In fact, there's one particular smell of that region of the state that my wife and I absolutely differ on whether it's a pleasant smell or not. And it's not just a small disagreement, we are on totally opposite sides of this debate.
Comfort Food Festival Returns To Downtown Toms River
The Comfort Food Festival, a celebration of local food, returns to Washington Street in Downtown Toms River on Saturday, September 21st from 12 noon until 6 pm. The beloved yearly event will once again be sponsored by the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District, known as the BID, as well as Main Street New Jersey.
(WATCH) Jersey Rock Video of the Week: Chris Gullace “Nashville”
Chris Gullace lit up RAT Radio last week with cuts off of his upcoming album “Circumstances!” He’ll celebrate the release of the new LP with a Labor Day Weekend performance at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. Don’t miss Chris Gullace on Sunday September 1! Speaking on Jersey Rock he said:
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