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Visitors Experience First Taste of Shore After Sandy [SERIES]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:52 +0000

This is the fourth story in a five-day series titled, Revisiting the Jersey Shore After Sandy. In this part we talk with the first wave of visitors to the Shore about what brought them out, about their memories and their expectations.

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Governor Chris Christie Embraces His "Mission" [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:32 +0000

As New Jersey Governor Chris Christie travels around the state these days, he's telling folks at his town hall meetings and at boardwalk re-opening ceremonies that his job as Governor has turned into a "sacred mission" to restore and rebuild after Superstorm Sandy.
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Christie To Tornado Victims: Be Strong [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:27:58 +0000

The disturbing images of tornado-ravaged Oklahoma towns have reignited some memories of the devastation in New Jersey immediately following Superstorm Sandy.
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Getting Ready For Summer At The Jersey Shore! [PHOTOS]

Shawn Michaels — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:20:22 +0000

"We're Open" The Jersey Shore Gets Ready For Summer 2013 and 92.7 WOBM Supports Our Local Businesses

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Why Are NJ School Teachers Missing Classes? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:59 +0000

Many Garden State parents are wondering why their child's teacher has been absent from school so much this spring.
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Shore Businesses Face Tough Road To Recovery Post-Sandy [SERIES]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:44:38 +0000

This is the third story in a five-day series titled, Revisiting the Jersey Shore After Sandy. In Part III we ask local businesses about the path of rebuilding after the storm and about reopening in time for Memorial Day.
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Residents Plan Jersey Shore Trips Despite Sandy [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:28 +0000

As we rapidly approach the unofficial start of the summer season with the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, communities up and down the shore are continuing Superstorm Sandy clean-up efforts.
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Shore Rentals Still Available [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:08 +0000

The rental market for summer 2013 could be described as "soft" in the spots hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy, but that means potential vacationers can still get a good deal.
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Road Construction Not an Issue for Memorial Day Weekend [SERIES]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:27 +0000

This is the second story in a five-day series titled, Revisiting the Jersey Shore After Sandy. In Part II we examine how Sandy, construction or back-ups might affect your ride “down the Shore.”
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Mantoloking Storm Damage Increases Tax Rate

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:06:53 +0000

Fears of a massive tax hike brought on by Superstorm Sandy might not come to pass in the Jersey shore town hardest hit by the storm.
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Governor Christie Promotes Shore [VIDEO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:23 +0000

Jersey shore towns are ready for business this holiday weekend and upcoming summer, despite the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy in October.
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Check Out Point Beach's Sandy Castle For Yourself

Justin Louis — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:36:52 +0000

Yesterday I was in Point Pleasant Beach for the annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides walk. Despite the chilly, rainy weather, not only did we have a great turnout, but charity sandcastle builders were hard at work too.
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Shore Beaches Undergo Water Quality Tests [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:55 +0000

Since Sandy, health officials around the state have been keeping a close watch on water quality in our streams, lakes, bays and oceans, and with thousands expected to hit the beach this Memorial Day weekend, some are wondering, "Is the water safe?"
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Check Out Whats Happening Here At The Jersey Shore

Shawn Michaels — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:03:49 +0000

Hometown Happenings with 92.7 WOBM

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Hometown Heroes With Shawn and Sue

Shawn Michaels — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:01:28 +0000
Get the latest on whats happening with Hometown Heroes Hometown Heroes Helping To Restore The Shore…… Hometown Heroes was established in 2008 and was incorporated as a 501c(3) charity to serve our community and to help families in crises. Since the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, we have raised approximately $650,000.00 and have been active with [...]

Clean Ocean Action Brings Attention to Coastal Businesses [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:26 +0000

After six months of helping to remove debris, repair homes, and helping the Shore recover from Sandy, Clean Ocean Action's Waves of Action program moves into its next phase.
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Mystery Water Problem Continues For Jersey Shore Town [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:21 +0000

A mystery water problem remains unsolved in Lake Como and surrounding communities.
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Lavallette Set to Open New Boardwalk [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:20:43 +0000

After taking a beating from Superstorm Sandy, another shore town is happy to report its boardwalk is completely rebuilt.
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Help Arrives For Flood-Prone NJ Homeowners [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:58 +0000

Almost seven months after Superstorm Sandy, there's some good news for New Jersey homeowners who have had continuing flooding problems in their homes.
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Pier Pressure Concert Series Continues Ths Sunday [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:05:57 +0000

The Pier Pressure Concert Series Continues This Weekend in Seaside Heights

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