Summer 2016

We have a winner! Over the past few weeks we've been asking you to vote for your favorite Jersey Shore beach. After thousands of votes, you have spoken and crowned your pick for the best beach.

With Memorial Day Weekend firmly in our rear view mirrors, we're taking stock of how our beaches and boardwalks were treated this past weekend. With an eye toward the rest of the summer beach season, here are my top 5 beach etiquette suggestions for visitors...

If you've been to the shore today you have surely noticed the fog. It's not foggy inland, but several beach-goers have reported seeing the fog throughout the day. The answer? Blame the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie as the system works its way into the area.

The weather forecast for Monday has forced many communities to cancel or adjust their planned Memorial Day celebrations.

It's as much a rite of passage in Ocean County as anything - sitting in summer traffic. And with the unofficial start to summer upon us, it has begun in earnest.

When planning a day at an Ocean County beach, there are a few vitally important things to consider - which beach you'll spend the day at, how you're going to get there (and avoid the worst of the traffic), and what you're going to bring.

We're kicking off the start to the summer season in Ocean County with your chance to "pick your ticket" to some of the hottest shows coming to the PNC Bank Arts Center!

I don't know about your house, but it was only about a week ago that my heat was kicking on in the morning. The last few days, it's been the air conditioning in the afternoon!

For smokers, it's become increasingly more restrictive as to where you can partake. With very few exceptions (such as some casino areas), smoking indoors anywhere is now forbidden, and there are many restrictions on outdoor smoking in public areas too.

The first big BBQ weekend of the season is coming up in only a few short days, and as we work on our Memorial Day checklists, I want to know about your BBQ must haves!