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Corn on the Cob Cupcakes Perfect for Weekend Parties

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:59:02 +0000

These treats are festive, seasonal, and sweet! More than that, they’re perfect for your holiday weekend bbq’s, and super easy to craft! ‘Hello, Cupcake’ author Karen Tack conjured up these adorable Corn on the Cob Cupcakes! This recipe that I found via MarthaStewart.com makes 24 [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Could Cost $2 Billion [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:35:15 +0000

The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion. Spokeswoman Calley Herth tells The Associated Press that the early tally of damages is based on visual assessments of an extensive damage zone stretching more than 17 [...]

How to Best Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:52 +0000

In New Jersey’s hour of need help came from around the country. It could be said it’s our turn to “pay it forward.” The Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster emphasizes the best way to help victims of Monday’s tornado is to make a monetary donation or a blood donation. “Please support these rescue and [...]

Millville's Very Own Mike Trout Makes History Again [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:32 +0000

Millville’s very own Mike Trout continues to show us why he’s one of the best in the big leagues. Last night, the Anaheim Angels outfielder made history again…. Congrats Mike on making the cycle! Mike became the youngest AL player to hit for the cycle and third youngest in the major leagues since 1930. [...]

What Are the Rules of the South Jersey Beach?

Tom Morgan — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:54 +0000

Beach access and general beach rules are always a fun topic of conversation. We all know the ‘general’ rules (not littering), but what SHOULD be a rule on a South Jersey beach? We have a few suggestions….. Thou shall not throw your sandwich crust on me? Feed the seagulls 10 ft from me? How [...]

Oklahoma Begins Recovery from Deadly Tornado [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:00 +0000

Rescue workers are double checking storm shelters and damaged property to check for survivors of the tornado that may be trapped as Moore, Oklahoma begins its recovery from yesterday’s 200 MPH tornado. At an afternoon press conference Fire Chief Gary Bird said fresh teams would search the whole community at least two more times to [...]

Jay Z Claims There's No New Baby

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:16 +0000

Jay Z wants us not to believe everything we read. According to the rap mogul, his wife Beyonce is not pregnant with the couple’s second child. Beyonce is not pregnant, despite the rumors reportedly confirmed by Bey herself last week. E! News claimed to have gotten the word straight from Beyonce’s camp, but Jay Z [...]

5 Reasons to Party with SoJO at Our Beach House Blowout

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:14:55 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching. What are we most looking forward to? Hanging out with YOU at Friday’s 9th Annual Beach House Blowout! Here are five good excuses to join us for the fun! 1. We’re among the surf and the sand this year! Our party is on the boardwalk in front of Revel [...]

Who's Our Couple of the Week? [PHOTO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:06 +0000

This couple is having a very big week! Can you guess who the fur-flanked stars are? Oh yeahhh….It’s none other than Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone! This shot of Will Ferrell and Christina Appelgate was taken on the street of New York [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Suspect in Custody Following School Lockdown

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:23:18 +0000

Four schools in Mays Landing were placed on lockdown this afternoon after reports of a person with a weapon in the woods nearby. Atlantic Cape Community College, Oakcrest High School, The George L. Hess Elementary School and the William Davies Middle school were all closed temporarily Monday, reports NBC40.net. Reportedly, police have apprehended a suspect [...]

Dog Howls Along to Adele Song [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:50 +0000

Rev is a black lab who really gets revved up at the sound of Adele's cover of Bob Dylan's 'To Make You Feel My Love'. His howls are so desperate and sad that I almost feel bad laughing at him. But Adele should feel flattered that her fan base extends past human kind. Someone give this dog a bone! Or at least a spot on America's Got Talent, lol.

Tanning Mom Patricia Krentcil Releases Video For Rap Song [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:22 +0000

New Jersey’s Tanning Mom has released a video for her rap sing “It’s Tan Mom.” In a video first released by TMZ, which calls it “quite possibly the worst video ever,” the Nutley mom wears leopard skin, two different bikinis, a platnium blonde wig and a black wig as she gyrates with two male models. [...]

Jennifer Lopez Turns Runway Model in 'Live It Up' [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:37:03 +0000

Pitbull holds down the party in Miami while working-class girl Jennifer Lopez mans the Paris runway. See the uber fashionable music video for their new song ‘Live It Up’ from JLo’s forthcoming album.

Beyonce is Pregnant Again!

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:01 +0000

The rumors are true. Beyonce‘s Givenchy corset-gown was indeed concealing a baby bump at the Met Gala in New York earlier this month. The star has confirmed Blue Ivy will be a big sister soon. According to PopCrush.com, Beyonce recently cancelled a concert in Belgium due to ‘exhaustion and dehydration’. But the reason was [...]

Hanson is the Star of Our Next SoJO Session

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:57:50 +0000

Before there was Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, there was Hanson. Zac, Taylor and Isaac Hanson shot to superstardom with the 1997 release of their album Middle of Nowhere which produced the #1 cult classic hit 'MMMBop'. Hanson is coming to play an exclusive, intimate show for SoJO listeners June 6th in Atlantic City!

George Michael Rushed to Hospital

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:53:11 +0000

George Michael was airlifted to hospital following a car crash. Reportedly the singer may have sustained a serious head injury. Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in the U.K. on Thursday, May 16, according to PopCrush.com. 49-year old Michael was a passenger in a Range Rover when the accident happened, but is [...]

Internet Celebrity Spotted in South Jersey – Gets Arrested for Murder

Tom Morgan — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:02 +0000

You may/may not have met ‘Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker’. Like Charles Ramsey, Kai is another hero turned internet sensation. Actually, make that from internet sensation to criminal. Kai’s real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary. He got his nickname because ‘he used a hatchet to subdue a man who ran over a California utility worker.‘ (NBC [...]

Kai The Hitchhiker Spends The Night In Jail Following Arrest [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:13 +0000

Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker spent the night in a Philadelphia jail awaiting a trip back to Union County to face murder charges. The internet sensation, whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, was arrested at Philadelphia’s Greyhound bus terminal early Thursday night trying to make his way to Georgia. McGillvary is wanted in the [...]

Powerball Jackpot At $550 Million For Saturday

Dan Alexander — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has already grown by $75 million to a whopping $550 million threatening the all time Powerball jackpot amount. There was no winning ticket matching five numbers and the Powerball number from Wednesday’s drawing, setting up a buying frenzy that pushed Saturday’s jackpot up from an initial $475 million. The numbers drawn Wednesday [...]