By JOHN MOONEY
April 24, 2024SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports is widely recognized as the ...
Down the Shore
By LAUREN ALBRECHT
March 27, 2024
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Yesterday's Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in New Jersey, and it confirmed by NJ Lottery that the lucky winner bought it here in Neptune Township. At today's press conference at ShopRite Liquor #781 (2200 Rt 66, Neptune Township) New Jersey ...
BARNEGAT - It was a sad day in Barnegat Township Thursday after the murder of two adults on Lincoln Avenue in the Township. On Thursday evening, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain announced additional information about those ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - The rules and regulations for the 69th annual version of the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic have been established, and the three official tournament stations are ready to accept entry applications. The event will commence on Saturday, October 7 and conclude on Sunday, ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ - Sources have confirmed the death of a young man from drowning at the Fifth Street Beach in Beach Haven on Sunday afternoon. The reports stated that at approximately 2:53 p.m. lifeguards, police and EMS were sent to 5th Street in search of a submerged swimmer. Two people were ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ - Celebrities are no strangers to Long Beach Island throughout the summer months, but this event in particular may bring many more than LBI has seen at once before. Friday night, Taylor Swift was spotted entering the popular Black Whale restaurant in Beach Haven with Zoë Kravitz ...
BEACH HAVEN - It is a 34-year tradition, Chowderfest is set for Saturday, September 30 in Beach Haven. New this year is that the Southern Ocean Chamber Association has partnered with the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. Both of these nonprofit organizations, are set to present the 2023 ...
TRENTON - The State of NJ released a letter on Thursday morning report the NJ Route 72 Bridge Project will stop work no later than Monday, July 24. This is a great relief to vacationers, beachgoers, workers and businesses in the area as reported last week. Construction Nightmare to Continue ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ -- Early Sunday afternoon, Ship Bottom Chief of Police Jonathan Potter released the latest information he has received from the State of New Jersey in regard to the long-lasting LBI Bridge Construction project. This extension and long project began in 2013 and with some luck ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - The 15th annual Coquina Jam - an all women's surf competition with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Jetty Rock Foundation and David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation kicks off on July 23. The event is held to support women, children and families affected by a Cancer ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - It’s difficult to realize the Fourth of July is only a few days away. It doesn’t seem long ago we were experiencing wintry weather and waiting for the opening of striped bass season on March 1. Just as these past four months have flown by, so too will the next ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The recent spring fishing action in the Long Beach Island area has been positive for most anglers. With the Summer Solstice arriving Wednesday, June 21, the question is what will summer fishing be like? Early spring was dominated by a strong striped bass bite, both ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Beach Haven Borough Police Department released a statement today about the death of a pedestrian on Monday in the Borough. At approximately 5:10 p.m. a 78-year-old female from Springbook Township, Pennsylvania was struck and killed while crossing the intersection of Ninth ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Nearly 30,000 festival attendees, parade participants and local and state officials gathered in the City on Sunday, June 4 for New Jersey’s largest and oldest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration. “This was our biggest event by far. The parade was about 1.5 times last year's size and ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION – Smoke from historic and widespread wildfires in Canada is visible throughout the region. While it may create pretty sunsets, the elevated particulate levels have caused a “Code Orange” air quality alert to be issued by the New Jersey Environmental Protection agency for ...
BELMAR, NJ — Break out the lobster bibs and oyster forks, because the New Jersey Seafood Festival is returning to Belmar this weekend from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21. Returning to its original spot at Silver Lake Park and Ocean Avenue, residents and visitors alike will flock like seagulls to ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Bowker family, owners of the long time favorite restaurant in Beach Haven, the Holiday Snack Bar expressed deep concern about the future of the business today on its Facebook page. They posted the following early on Wednesday, May 10: "We would like you to know that April 20, ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have had quite a bit on their plates recently, and most of it has to do with good fishing. Most of the Association’s boats are in the water, and those that are still on dry land are nearing splash time. For ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - In a bit of a surprise, the 2023 Long Beach Island fishing season is off to a stronger start than pretty much anyone could have predicted. This statement is borne out by both anecdotal accounts and statistics as shown by entries in the 21st annual LBI Surf Fishing ...
NEW JERSEY - Just a year ago, local chef Britt Rescigno "Beat Bobby Flay" and told us how she wanted nothing more than to be on "Tournament of Champions" (and "Top Chef") next. Local to the LBI Region, Rescigno was born into the food industry. Her father a chef, she also grew up in New Gretna ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Spring has sprung, and the 2023 striped bass fishing in the Long Beach Island area has gotten off to a good start. A prime factor for this is the water temperature being several degrees warmer than usual. There seems to be an abundance of fish in local bay waters as well ...
WARREN, NJ —Two teams from Warren Township will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” in the annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 26. Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside challenges thousands of brave jumpers from around the state. It's a great way for everyone--individuals, teams, ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Although the official start to spring is still over a month away, the captains and mates of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are already preparing for the upcoming fishing season. As part of the BHCFA’s ongoing efforts to replenish and rehabilitate area ...
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners released a statement today calling for a moratorium on Offshore Wind Energy Projects. Citing the concerns of elected officials, tourism leaders, local residents, business owners and environmental groups, the Ocean County Board of ...
SURF CITY, NJ - The Sandbox Cafe owners announced on New Year's Eve that they would be retiring this year. The DiSalvio's have been running the famous breakfast and lunch spot for the last 20 years on Long Beach Island. Originally holding an outdoor spot in Ship Bottom, the DiSalvio's ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Santa Run, one of the city’s most eye-catching holiday events returns for its seventh year on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Tickets to participate in the run are sold out, as thousands of costumed runners are expected to be dashing through the streets during the ...
NASHVILLE, TN — There's no doubt that Long Beach Island brings out a sense of nostalgia in so many. Rob Snyder, Singer and Songwriter, originally from West Chester, PA recalls his times on LBI in his single "Jersey." "My parents met on LBI and it is just home to me. Always has been and always ...
Atlantic City, NJ — The NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) was proud to host a First Serve First Responders Luncheon to kickoff this year’s 14th annual Atlantic City Restaurant Week on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. The event honored 22 local first responders with a luncheon at ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Vice President Kamala Harris gave a 30-minute speech to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Convention at the Atlantic City Convention Center. With several thousands in attendance, Harris encouraged attendees to action including ...
STAFFORD - Stafford Police released the following report about a 15-year-old girl from Barnegat being hit by a car on Route 72 on Wednesday evening. The accident happened at 7:10 p.m. when the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on Route 72 in the ...
BELMAR, NJ—The New Jersey Sandcastle Contest in Belmar drew large crowds, as people traveled from around the state to the 18th Avenue beach to show off their sandcastle sculpture building skills. The annual contest, which is in its 35th year, was put on by D’Jais and the Belmar Tourism ...
