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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 [...]

Second Chance For Prom Night

Kristen Lucca — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:59 +0000

Makeup is on, hair is curled, and ties are tied as guests arrive to the Lite Rock Second Chance Prom at Renault Winery to benefit the South Jersey Field of Dreams! Who will be crowned king and queen? Who will win the brand new beach cruiser? Prom night is just beginning as the beaches and boardwalks are OPEN for business!

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 [...]

This Summer's Jersey Shore Tourists By the Numbers

Eddie Davis — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:50:14 +0000

The really good news is 98% of those who usually visit the Jersey Shore during the summer say they still… plan to visit this summer after Hurricane Sandy. More good news is 13% of those tourists actually plan to visit for longer than they have in the past. Not so good is the news that [...]

AC Alliance Works To Bring Visitors Back In [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:39:16 +0000

The Atlantic City Alliance continues the tough mission of bringing visitors back in. Casino revenues have been in decline for a number of years and the once popular and jam-packed gaming resort is number three. Las Vegas and Pennsylvania come up on top. The Alliance will continue to use its DO AC campaign this year [...]

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 [...]

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.

Thanks For Making The Lite Rock Holiday Food Drive a Smashing Success

Gary Guida — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:01:19 +0000

I can't thank you enough for your kindness and your generosity with this year's Lite Rock Holiday Food Drive. We collected 3 carts of turkeys yesterday at Shop Rite in Somers Point along with over $500 in donations and a ton of non perishable food. …Thanks to you we've collected a record amount of donations for the Community Food Bank's Southern Branch.