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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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Down the Shore Archive

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Man drowns after helping friends caught in rip current off N.J. beach

"Months ago, I told him my biggest fear is drowning," wrote one of the friends who Alston helped rescue. "He did everything he could to make sure that wouldn’t happen to me."

3 years ago

The pending bill cites balloons as a danger to wildlife and marine animals who mistake them as food or become entangled in the string. (Wikimedia commons)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

N.J. bill sets hefty fine for intentionally releasing, tethering balloons

The bill prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gases and intentionally leaving tethered balloons unattended.

3 years ago

(Public domain image)
Down the Shore
Community

More N.J. barrier island towns institute curfews for minors amid disregard for coronavirus guidelines

An increasing number of Ocean County municipalities along the New Jersey coast have adopted curfews for minors due to non-compliance with pandemic health regulations.

3 years ago

The projected path of Tropical Storm Fay. (National Hurricane Center)
Down the Shore
Community

NWS: Tropical Storm Fay will generate dangerous swimming conditions in N.J.

Tropical Storm Fay will generate dangerous rip currents at New Jersey beaches, forecasters say.

3 years ago

Avalon beach
Down the Shore
Community

Pa. man dies after bodysurfing accident at N.J. beach

Ken Matthews was retired after a long career as a music teacher and band director at Central York Middle School. He died at age 73.

3 years ago

Google image
Down the Shore
Community

N.J. aviation troopers rescue stranded jet skier from Barnegat Bay

New Jersey state troopers rescued a jet skier stranded on a Barnegat Bay island Sunday afternoon after her jet ski malfunctioned. 

3 years ago

(Public domain image)
Down the Shore
Community

Boy dies after pulled from pool at Wildwood resort

Authorities say a 6-year-old Philadelphia boy died after he was pulled from a pool at a resort on the New Jersey shore.

3 years ago

Cape May County, New Jersey. (Google image)
Down the Shore
Health

Young people testing positive for coronavirus in Shore county worries officials

Cape May County health officials say a recent uptick in coronavirus cases are mainly driven by young people who have been socializing. 

3 years ago

Tidal flooding in Pelican Island, N.J. on April 13, 2020. (Courtesy of Dominick Solazzo)
Down the Shore
Science

N.J. among states at highest risk of future coastal flooding impacts, study finds

New Jersey is third in the United States for most properties at risk of tidal flooding, new data shows.

3 years ago

The boardwalk in Ocean City, N.J.
Down the Shore
Community

No indoor dining a ‘devastating blow’ to Jersey Shore, boardwalk association says

Business owners in Ocean City say New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's decision to postpone restarting indoor dining could cause severe economic harm to boardwalk restaurants. 

3 years ago

Fireworks
Down the Shore
Community

Wildwood cancels July 4 fireworks due to disregard for coronavirus guidelines

A public disregard for pandemic safety guidelines has led to the cancelation of Independence Day fireworks in Wildwood, officials announced. 

3 years ago

(Google image)
Down the Shore
Community

Banner plane goes down in ocean off Long Beach Island

A banner plane went down in the ocean Saturday afternoon in Surf City, authorities say. 

3 years ago

A North Atlantic right whale leaps out of the water.
Down the Shore
Science

Critically endangered whale found dead off N.J. coast

The carcass of a critically endangered whale species was found floating off the coast of New Jersey on Thursday, federal authorities said.

3 years ago

The scene at the 2019 Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Courtesy of Robert Siliato Photography)
Down the Shore
Arts & Entertainment

Sea.Hear.Now Festival on Asbury Park beach postponed until 2021

A beach concert festival featuring major acts on the beach in Asbury Park has been postponed until next year.

3 years ago

Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue four people
Down the Shore
Community

Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 4 from boat near N.J. coast

The Coast Guard and good Samaritans came to the rescue of four people after a boat began taking on water near the New Jersey coast.

3 years ago

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