Justin Auciello

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.

6 years ago

Ocean Oasis Water Park and Beach Club in Wildwood, New Jersey.

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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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A summary graphic showing an alphabetical list of the 2020 Atlantic tropical cyclone names as selected by the World Meteorological Organization. The first named storm of the season, Arthur, occurred earlier in May before NOAA's outlook was announced. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 and runs through November 30. (Courtesy of NOAA)

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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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An osprey hatchling (right), just moments after it was released from an entanglement in its Island Beach State Park nest on Tuesday morning. (Courtesy of Ben Wurst/Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey)

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Science

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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Lifestyle

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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Science

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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Lifestyle

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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Cash toll collection resumes on the Garden State Parkway next week

After nearly two months, cash toll collection will return to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike next Tuesday, state officials announced.

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