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Christie, Jersey Shore Welcome Summer [POLL/VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:55:21 +0000

Governor Chris Christie is leading the Jersey Shore’s welcome to summer by cutting a symbolic ribbon on NBC’s Today Show live from the beach in Seaside Heights. The weather is not ideal for the first unofficial weekend of summer but the message doesn’t change: the Jersey Shore is open and ready for summer. Wielding a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

LPGA Golfer Stacy Lewis Gives Back to South Jersey

Tom Morgan — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:54:41 +0000

The 2013 ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer returns to the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club on May 27-June 2! One of the best golfers in the world has already circled those dates….. Like most athletes, Stacy began practicing her sport at a very early age. She started playing golf at the age [...]

Governor Chris Christie Curses at Town Hall Meeting [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:16:37 +0000

It’s no secret that our Governor speaks his mind, no matter where he is. Governor Chris Christie was in Long Beach Island recently, discussing various issues, including sand dunes. It’s been six months since Superstorm Sandy hit the Jersey Shore, and the building of sand dunes (or making them higher) has been an [...]

Summer Rental Season Going Strong in Atlantic, Cape May Counties

Kyle McCann — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:11:40 +0000

Jersey strong, indeed! Despite the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, real estate experts in Atlantic and Cape May Counties say “shoobies” are still excited about hitting the beaches this summer. While realtors throughout South Jersey say they aren’t seeing the influx of North Jersey renters that they had been expecting, they’re still doing well. Even in [...]

"Ask The Governor" Tonight At 7PM With Chris Christie

Matthew White — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:54:13 +0000

Governor Christie makes his first appearance of 2013 at the New Jersey 101.5 studios for “Ask The Governor.” As usual, the polarizing governor has had no problem dominating state headlines, while causing a stir on the national stage. In the beginning of the month, Christie unleashed a rant at his own party – namely the [...]

Andy Grammer Sings Maroon 5 Cover [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:33:26 +0000

Andy Grammer put on a phenomenal show last night at Revel Resorts! In case you didn’t make it, you missed Andy doing a cover of Maroon 5 ‘Sunday Morning’. The SoJO 104.9 ‘Restore the Shore’ concert was a great success because of you! With 100% of the proceeds going to the South Jersey [...]

House Approves $9.7 Billion In Sandy Flood Aid [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:45:48 +0000

The House has overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy. [button href="http://nj1015.com/tags/sandy-aid-delay/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Sandy Aid Delay" align="center"] The vote came more than two months after the storm hit and days after Northeast Republicans erupted over House Speaker [...]

Atlantic City's Nationally Renowned Sub Shop to Reopen Today

Tom Morgan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:33:37 +0000

After being shut down by Hurricane Sandy, this 65 yr old landmark comes back with a vengeance. If you already have lunch plans today, cancel them. Today is a glorious day in Atlantic City. As we continue to hear improvements being made in restoring the shore, we begin to talk about local businesses getting [...]

A Historic Concert For A Historic Storm [PHOTOS/VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:43:35 +0000

Call the “12-12-12″ benefit show “The Concert for New York City” 2.0. Eleven years after the benefit concert in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was held at Madison Square Garden, many of the same top musicians came together to raise money for those suffering from Superstorm Sandy, including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, [...]

FEMA Launches Rapid-Repair System For Home Repairs

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:38:04 +0000

Some New Jersey residents whose homes were damaged in Superstorm Sandy can now get grants of up to $10,000 for quick repairs. Gov. Chris Christie announced Friday that people with certain storm-related damage to their homes in Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties are now eligible for the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power [...]

Christie Talks With Jon Stewart About Health Care, Springsteen On The Daily Show

Dan Alexander — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:50:49 +0000

Governor Chris Christie was back in the national comedy spotlight talking about superstorm Sandy, Bruce Springsteen and President Obama with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s Daily Show. Christie and Stewart, at opposite ends of the political spectrum, agreed on the fact they want to see New Jersey come back from Sandy and want a hug [...]

Hurricane Sandy Story of Survival [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:40:20 +0000

Here is video footage of Seaside Heights before, during, and after Hurricane Sandy. If I was asked to describe my week of Sandy in one word, it would be ‘adventure’. Was I scared for my home? Absolutely. I couldn’t think about that but so much, for I had a job to keep as many people [...]

NJ Has Powerball Fever; Jackpot Jumps To $550 Million [POLL/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:28:29 +0000

Powerball fever has hit New Jersey, as lottery hopefuls, with two dollars and a dream hope to cash in big tonight with a jackpot that has grown yet again.

Submerged Seaside Roller Coaster to be Removed [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:49:47 +0000

The site of this submerged roller coaster in Seaside has been a nationwide symbol and reminder of Sandy’s destruction. That’s hopefully going to change…. A few nights ago, I watched the news, and learned that the submerged jet star roller coaster that was swept off the shore in seaside, was actually being considered [...]

Bye Bye Beach Tags in 2013? [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:59:59 +0000

Will New Jersey’s beaches be free this summer? It could happen….. State Senator Michael Doherty of Somerset County is putting his foot down. He told NBC40, “I consider beach fees an unfair barrier to all citizens from using something they pay to maintain and rebuild.” Hurricane Sandy certainly put an effect [...]

Governor Chris Christie Makes Surprise Appearence on Saturday Night Live [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:44:39 +0000

After weeks of Saturday Night Live doing parodies on Governor Chris Christie and his fleece, the real Governor Chris Christie made a surprise appearance on 'weekend update with Seth Myers'.

SoJO Helps Restore the Shore in Forked River [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:02:37 +0000

This past Saturday morning, Tom Morgan and Heather DeLuca made a 'Restore The Shore Tour' stop at the Forked River Presbyterian Church, to volunteer with a pancake breakfast in which proceeds went to the residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Christie: NJ Utilities Did Better Than Irene [POLL/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:48:29 +0000

After nearly two weeks without electricity, most residents in New Jersey have power, minus those along the barrier islands.