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Governor Chris Christie Sees New Margaritaville as Symbol for Recovery at the Shore [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

Kyle McCann — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:41:39 +0000

Atlantic City’s oldest casino now has a new entertainment attraction, and Governor Chris Christie believes it is a symbol that the shore is back. Hundreds of people, including the Governor came out for the grand opening today of the Margaritaville restaurant, entertainment and gambling complex inside (and outside on the beach) of Resorts Hotel and [...]

Local Bars Busted for Swapping Top Shelf Liquor

Tom Morgan — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:40:01 +0000

Be careful ordering top shelf liquor, it may not be what you think it is. 29 restaurants and bars in New Jersey, including 13 TGI Fridays, are accused by the Attorney General of substituting premium alcoholic beverage brands for non-premium brands. It’s been labelled ‘Operation Swill’, in which ‘a customer orders a top [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Local Billboard is Turning Heads [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:25:25 +0000

There’s nothing better than driving in South Jersey and reading ads for summer jobs and sugar daddies. That’s the case in Atlantic City. A new billboard can be found right off the expressway for a dating site, that reads ‘Need a summer job? Date a sugar daddy.‘ There are so many different ways [...]

Legal Blood Alcohol Limit to Be Lowered in New Jersey? [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:37:19 +0000

The standard blood-alcohol limit is set at 0.08. Anything beyond that will cause you to get a DUI. You already know that, but what if I told you that the standards are about to change? What if the legal BAC (blood alcohol contest) went from 0.08 to 0.05? Depending on your weight and [...]

Prince Harry Will Visit the Jersey Shore Today

Tom Morgan — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:42:47 +0000

Prince Harry could be looking for you today, but will you be allowed to look for him? Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel has confirmed that Prince Harry will be visiting the Jersey Shore today for a brief visit. The prince wanted to see the towns that were damaged the most by Hurricane Sandy. He’ll [...]

Backstreet Boys Coming to South Jersey This Summer [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:54:12 +0000

Backstreet’s back…alright! The Backstreet Boys original five-member lineup is stronger than ever. Hot off the heels of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, BSB have announced they are coming to South Jersey this summer to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a group! Backstreet Boys In A World Like This Tour hits Susquehenna [...]

Shaquille O'Neal Backs Plan to Build a New Attraction in Atlantic City

Tom Morgan — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:32:55 +0000

This piece of land has been vacant for 40 years, and that’s about to change. The city has reached an agreement to build, and build they will. You can thank NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal for this one. Plans are in place to build ‘Shaqplex’ on ‘the 600 and 700 blocks of Atlantic Avenue [...]

Sandy Damaged Waterways Causing Problems for South Jersey Boaters

Kyle McCann — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:32:57 +0000

While the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy is still visible up and down the New Jersey coastline, we’re now learning more about the damage caused in places we can’t see. Namely, under water. The biggest issue facing boat safety officials is perhaps the most obvious, you simply can’t see what’s going on under there. Take [...]

Absegami High School Evacuated

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:42 +0000

A chemical spill forced the evacuation of Absegami High School in Galloway Thursday morning. According to NBC40.net and Galloway Twp. Police, students and teachers were made to leave after a chemical spill on the second floor of the school. There’s been no word on the cause of the spill or exactly what exactly the [...]

Firefighter Hurt Battling Local House Fire

Tom Morgan — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:11:10 +0000

It was certainly a scary start to an early Thursday morning….. A house fire broke out in a home in Gloucester County. Thankfully, the fire was taken care of swiftly. However, the blaze still left three people injured, including a firefighter who suffered smoke inhalation. According to NBC 10, ‘The blaze broke [...]

2 Camden County School Placed on Lockdown After Suspicious Finding

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:04:41 +0000

Two Voorhees schools were locked down this morning after a car holding ammunition, an empty holster, and a suspicious bag was found, say police. According to 6abc.com, investigators were called to a doctor’s office parking lot on Lakeview Drive in Gibbsboro after the items were spotted in the car. As a [...]

South Jersey Landmark to be Taken Down

Tom Morgan — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:26:00 +0000

A South Jersey landmark that has stood for 90 years is going to be taken a part like a jigsaw puzzle today. Of course, we are referring to the water tower on 11th Street between Haven and West avenues in Ocean City. Firefighters call this water tower as a ‘backup’, just in case [...]

Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Shoot Annual at Jersey Shore

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:20:20 +0000

The newly minted 2013-2014 Philadelphia Eagles cheerleading squad took to the Jersey shore Tuesday to shoot their 2014 swimsuit calendar. This year's theme is an eco-friendly one, aimed at supported the communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Animal Welfare Association Hosting Day of Doggy Fun in Hopes of Donations

Heather DeLuca — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:36:14 +0000

Get your best friend out of the house on Saturday, May 18th! The Animal Welfare Association of New Jersey has a day of family-friendly/dog-friendly planned as AWA celebrates its 65th birthday, and strives to raise donations to care for homeless pets. Does your dog like to chase bubbles or bob for hot dogs? AWA’s Paws [...]

Local Teen Walks for MS in Honor of Family Friend [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:59:58 +0000

17-year old Austin Decker has been walking to support those stricken with multiple sclerosis since he was 10. Sunday, his team Miss Betty's Angels will step towards a cure at an event taking place in Washington Township.

Students Hospitalized Following Chemical Spill at Local High School

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:02:24 +0000

Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, N.J. was evacuated this morning following a chemical vapors leak that send several students to the hospital. Chlorine chemical vapors leaked from the school’s swimming pool area according to school employees and reports by NBC40.net. Several students were taken to an area hospital as a precaution following reports of [...]

New Jersey Tanning Mom Records Rap Song [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:35:30 +0000

This is not a lie. This is not my way of taking a bunch of tanning mom sound clips together and making a rap song. The infamous tanning mom has officially traded the tanning bed…for a recording studio. Patricia Krentcil just can’t seem to get out of the spotlight for the wrong reasons. [...]