Down the Shore Archive
Search ongoing for fisherman who fell out of kayak on Jersey Shore river
A multi-agency search is ongoing Friday morning for a fisherman who fell out of a kayak and into a Jersey Shore river, authorities said.
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Black bear spotted roaming in Jersey Shore town
A black bear was spotted roaming in an Ocean County township Thursday morning, authorities say.
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More than 50K lose power at the Jersey Shore as severe storms pound region
Tens of thousands of Jersey Shore residents are without power early Wednesday afternoon after a potent severe storm line lashed the region.
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Police team with good Samaritans rescue swimmers at the Jersey Shore
A pair of police officers and good Samaritans rescued two distressed swimmers from the ocean off the coast of Asbury Park early Sunday evening, authorities said.
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Iconic Jersey Shore venue cancels outdoor summer concert series
A venerable Asbury Park club revered for helping to launch some of New Jersey's musical legends has canceled its outdoor concert series amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Humpback whale spotted in N.J. river
A humpback whale was spotted in a Jersey Shore river on Friday morning, authorities said.
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Firefighters rescue swimmer caught in rip current off Island Beach State Park
Firefighters rescued a swimmer who was caught in a rip current off Island Beach State Park on Wednesday, officials said.
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In Wildwood, Morey’s Piers plans to keep one waterpark closed for 2020
The water park joins an undisclosed pier as the second amusement facility that Morey's Piers will keep closed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NOAA predicts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, stresses ‘it only takes one’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season amid the global pandemic.
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Raptor expert rescues baby osprey in Island Beach State Park
A raptor expert successfully rescued an osprey hatchling on Tuesday morning in Island Beach State Park.
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Jersey Shore town allows open booze consumption to avoid ‘enforcement nightmare’
The open consumption of alcohol is now permitted in a portion of North Wildwood days after a new state alcohol law went into effect.
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High risk of N.J. rip currents as onshore flow increases
Anyone entering the ocean Tuesday and Wednesday could face potentially life-threatening conditions, forecasters warn.
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Pa. officials to residents: Don’t go to the Jersey Shore this weekend
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Pennsylvania officials are asking residents to not visit the Jersey Shore.
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Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of 2020, forms in the Atlantic
Arthur is expected to remain a tropical storm, potentially making landfall or brushing the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Monday.
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Jersey Shore restaurant owner applauds law that allows to-go, delivery cocktails
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Friday night that legalizes the sale and delivery of cocktails and mixed drinks during the COVID-19 state of emergency period.
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