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Looking to catch some waves? Here's what you needed to know before you surf in New Jersey

Looking to catch some waves? Here's what you needed to know before you surf in New Jersey

If you're looking to get on a board this summer, now's the time.

There are over 80 spots among New Jersey's nearly four dozen beach communities where surfers can spend their summer catching waves, but what should a beginner look for when swimming out to the shore? Start small, for one.

“The best places to surf are probably the worst places to learn how to surf,” said Kyle Murray, a surfer and employee at
Asbury Park Press •

Colts Neck man gets 15 years in 3 armed robberies

A Colts Neck man who committed three armed robberies throughout Monmouth County in 2021 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

Conor Kavanagh pleaded guilty to the charges on January 30. The 31-year-old man admitted to all three armed robberies.

In the first robbery, which took place on November 13, Kavanagh approached the teller window at the PNC Bank inside of Stop & Shop on Route 36 in Keyport and passed a note informing them that he w
Asbury Park Press •

Wall native discovers previously unknown ancient Egyptian cemetery

It wasn't long ago that Wall native Emily Smith-Sangster was excitedly flipping through the pages of National Geographic as a child and begging to go to the Egypt exhibit at Monmouth Museum. Now she's the one making the discoveries.

Since 2022, the egyptologist, archeologist, and PhD candidate has been working with Princeton University and the Ministry of Antiques in Egypt on an excavation in Abydos. Here, she along with her team made the discovery of a previously unknown cemetery that could fu
Asbury Park Press •

Party patrol: These 32 Jersey Shore towns have youth curfews in place

Party patrol: These 32 Jersey Shore towns have youth curfews in place

Jersey Shore towns have been struggling to control parties organized by teens on social media, which sometimes draw thousands suddenly, causing irritation for both the police and residents. To counter this, more and more towns have been enacting curfews in an attempt to curb these pop-up parties.

While anger over parties and alleged youthful excess isn't new at the Jersey Shore, these parties have led to a slew of new action
Asbury Park Press •

'Unprecedented' wildfire smoke, poor air quality expected to remain in NJ another day

'Unprecedented' wildfire smoke, poor air quality expected to remain in NJ another day

Across New Jersey, commuters and school children who are donning masks and finding outdoor recess canceled want to know: when will the air be safe to breathe again?

The air quality alerts and hazards are expected to linger through Friday, particularly for susceptible groups, like children, people with asthma or respiratory conditions, elderly adults and pregnant women.

During a news conference Thursday, Gov.
Asbury Park Press •

Primary Election 2023: Poll closing times, registration info and more as NJ heads to polls

Primary Election 2023: Poll closing times, registration info and more as NJ heads to polls

June 6 is Primary Election Day, and citizens throughout New Jersey will be voting in a bevy of local races. Here is everything you need to know to be prepared before heading to the polls.

When do the polls open?

The polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Previously, from June 2nd to June 4th in-person early voting was available. The polls were open Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 from 10
Asbury Park Press •

Why does it smell like smoke in New Jersey?

Why does it smell like smoke in New Jersey?

Wildfires occurring hundreds of miles away are causing New Jersey residents to smell smoke.

Fires in Canada have been blazing as wildfire season begins in the country. While the fires are not spreading to the U.S., smoke from the blazes is.

These fires are what's currently causing the smoky smell filling the air throughout North Jersey.

"The way the winds and the upper atmosphere (are) rotating, it's just picking up all the smoke and just pushing i
Asbury Park Press •

Here's what New Jersey can expect for Hurricane Season

Here's what New Jersey can expect for Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its predictions for the 2023 hurricane season.

The season officially started June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. Every year, before the season begins, NOAA releases their predictions, which include whether the season will be average, above average, or below average in terms of the number and intensity of storms.

For 2023, NOAA is predicting a relatively average season w
Asbury Park Press •

Should NJ schools be required to teach swim safety?

Should NJ schools be required to teach swim safety?

SPRING LAKE - With the Atlantic Ocean as his backdrop, Assemblyman Sean Kean urged New Jersey legislators Friday to support a bill that would require instruction in water safety in public schools.

Kean was joined by Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines; Dominick Mondi, Executive Director of Northeast Spa and Pool Association; and Joe Ohme, founding board member of the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance, all supporters of water safety initiatives.
Asbury Park Press •

State of growing: 14 New Jersey towns where population is growing the fastest

State of growing: 14 New Jersey towns where population is growing the fastest

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nowhere in New Jersey has been growing as fast as Ocean County.

U.S. Census data released last week showed while New Jersey's population has remained mostly flat, Ocean County grew by nearly 3 percent — the largest increase in the state. Four of the five fastest growing towns in New Jersey are in Ocean.

Lakewood, which has been the fastest growing town in New Jersey for deca
The Berkeley Beacon •

“Hands on a Hardbody” competition takes place in 2B alley

For his 21st birthday, senior comedic arts major Max Charbonneau challenged a group of friends to hold onto the Norman Lear statue in Emerson’s 2 Boylston Place alley. He offered a case of 24 steaks as a reward for the competitor who lasted the longest.

Charbonneau was inspired by “Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary,” a film detailing the Hands on a Hardbody competition in which 24 people touched a truck for as long as they could with the last person remaining winning said truck.

The event k
The Berkeley Beacon •

The Omni Parker House celebrates National Boston Cream Pie Day

The Omni Parker House—home of the original Boston cream pie—welcomed visitors for free slices of the famous cake in celebration of National Boston Cream Pie Day last Friday. Guests could also meet head pastry chef Laura Boyd-Figueroa.

In 2013, the Omni Parker House made the recipe for its Boston cream pie available to the public. The recipe Figueroa uses to make the pie is the same one the Omni Parker House used in the 1870s.

“[Customers] come here for a reason,” Figueroa said. “They want it t
The Berkeley Beacon •

Struggles and successes of student entrepreneurs

Between attending classes and working jobs to support their businesses, student entrepreneurs face a multitude of challenges.

Jacob Warman’s passion for drawing began when he was young. He grew up visiting his mother once a week at a Barnes and Noble, where he would spend hours drawing pictures based on anatomy books. He found himself in awe of skater designs and Japanese tattoo art as he grew up, eventually launching his sustainable clothing business, KNUCKLEHEAD, in August of 2021. He takes i

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