Plush Toys of Ocean County Library Mascot ‘Sparks’ Being Introduced

Sparks, a dragon-like creature that is the mascot for the Ocean County Library, will be replicated in the form of a...

Seaside Heights Mayor to Resign, Take Job With Borough

Seaside Heights Mayor William Akers is expected to tender his resignation Thursday following a vote by the borough council to hire...

Progress

A seagull swoops down in an arc too close for comfort, and I automatically step closer to Justin as we make...

Court Throws Out Overnight Parking Prohibition in Point Beach

Point Pleasant Beach’s ordinance prohibiting public parking on certain borough street between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. is invalid,...

Permission

I admit, when it comes to Justin’s childhood, I tend to go overboard. The truth is I never want him to...

Local Official: Beach Replenishment Won’t Begin Until 2016 At Earliest

Jersey Shore communities will have to bear another hurricane season and winter without proper protection from coastal storms, with a federal...

Rogue Wave, State Regulations Combine to Foul Up Seaside Heights Fireworks

If you went to the Seaside Heights boardwalk Saturday night expecting to see fireworks, here’s why they did not go off...

Jersey Shore July 4 Guide: Here’s Where to See Fireworks This Weekend

Beginning with fireworks at Brick’s Summerfest celebration July 2, numerous communities in the surrounding area will host fireworks displays in celebration...

Construction Complete: All Lanes of Route 35 Open For Summer

State transportation officials announced Wednesday that all lanes of Route 35 are open to traffic for good, as a two year-long...

Leaning In

A few months ago a dear friend of mine lent me “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg. On the off chance you...