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Upper beach at Manchester's Harry Wright Lake closed to swimming
MANCHESTER — A portion of beach at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting was closed to swimming on Thursday after high levels of fecal bacteria were discovered in the water over two consecutive days. The upper beach was closed to swimming Thursday, while the lower beach remains open, according to the Ocean County Health Department, which oversees water testing at local beaches. ...
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
Stores and Restaurants We Demand Come to Ocean County, NJ Mall
The Ocean County Mall has undergone quite a transformation lately with the addition of LA Fitness, Home Sense, Honeyglow, Turning Point, Five Below, ULTA, and others. I wasn't a mall rat when I went to Toms River High School East, but I spent a fair amount of time at the Ocean County Mall.
Southern-style fried chicken place plans to open 13 spots in NJ
🍗 A fried chicken franchise plans to expand its operations in New Jersey. 🍗 The plan is open 13 locations across Monmouth and Ocean counties. 🍗They specialize in fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. A famous fried chicken franchise based in Colorado since 2018, has plans to expand...
Beachwood Beach in New Jersey Bans Swimming For Rest of Summer 2024
A popular New Jersey beach has banned all swimming for the remainder of the 2024 season. Officials representing Beachwood Beach, which is located in Ocean County, NJ, just made the announcement that swimming has been banned for the remainder of the 2024 season. The decision comes as borough officials cited...
Enjoy Sun, Fun, and Fishing in Ocean County
Fishing without Barriers! — SIGN UP FOR FISHING, FUN, FOOD, AND SUN!. Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, Long Beach Island, NJ. Partnership with: Rutgers Center for Disability Sports & Wellness Department of Kinesiology and Health Alliance Center for Independence. Where: 420 North Pennsylvania Avenue Beach Haven, NJ 08008.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Big Joe’s favorite Italian restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties
In the ever-changing restaurant world here in New Jersey there are a few of my favorite Italian restaurants that have remained stable and continue to thrive. They are my go-to when I not only want a great Italian meal but the experience too. I have said it many times, we...
‘Charm’-er Skilled in Art of Low-Cost Redesign
Step into a world where the old and worn down become new again, where the ordinary turns extraordinary without breaking the bank. Meet Kristen Stoll, the creative force behind Charm, who brings an unmatched passion and artistry to the realm of furniture repurposing and custom home renovations. A one-time North...
Tickets Still Available for Surflight, Dinner Trip
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library still have tickets available for their visit to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 15. Reservations are limited, and payment is due by Thursday, Aug. 15. Tickets are $75 per person and include a matinee showing of...
It’s an ice cream lover’s paradise at the Jersey Shore
When a hot, sticky day at the Jersey Shore comes to an end, there’s no better way to finish off the perfect evening than with a cup or a cone in hand. Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore has an endless list of delightful ice cream shops to fit every taste, so pick a favorite or try them all!
‘Titanic’ the Musical Different Than the Film Although Just as Worthy
Surflight Theatre’s next 2024 mainstage musical will be “Titanic,” which will run from July 30 through Aug. 18. Visit surflight.org for exact dates and times of shows. That’s also a place where you can purchase tickets, which are $43 for adults and $33 for children younger than 13. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 609-492-9477 or at the box office, located at 201 Engleside Ave. in Beach Haven.
R&B queens, indie rockers, emo karaoke and all the 'Shore Things' this weekend
Fans of live concerts have a lot to look forward to down the shore this weekend, with SWV, Xscape and Two Door Cinema Club all coming to the area this weekend — plus emo karaoke at Asbury Lanes with a live band.
LBIF Amplifies Young Voices With ‘35 Under 35’
There will always be another Edward Brezinski. There will always be a young artist who is struggling, who has something to say. — Robert Metzger, museum director, “Make Me Famous”. In human history, progress has always been driven by the young – the troublemaking, rule-breaking, experimenting pioneers of thought...
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