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See NJ's influence on American Master Painter Thomas Eakins at John F. Peto Studio Museum Exhibit

May 18, 20212 min read

See NJ's influence on American Master Painter Thomas Eakins at John F. Peto Studio Museum Exhibit

Exam New Jersey’s influence one of America's great painters with an exhibition, “Thomas Eakins in New Jersey" at Peto Museum, Island Heights

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Belmar Update: Covid Memorial Finds A Home. No Pier for You! Busy Beach, Marina & Party Town

R.C. Staab

May 16, 20214 min read

Belmar Update: Covid Memorial Finds A Home. No Pier for You! Busy Beach, Marina & Party Town

Energy abounds in Belmar. From the beach to the marina, from Shark River south to Lake Como at the Spring Lake border, there's a party.

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Bradley Beach: Everyman's Beach Town Sandwiched Between Two Lakes.

R.C. Staab

May 10, 20214 min read

Bradley Beach: Everyman's Beach Town Sandwiched Between Two Lakes.

Sandwiched in between Fletcher Lake and Sylvan Lake, Bradley is unremarkable as beach town's go. Along the beach promenade, there's a mix of

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Ocean Grove: Pier Extension Planned. #1 Victorian town. God's Square Mile.

R.C. Staab

May 5, 20215 min read

Ocean Grove: Pier Extension Planned. #1 Victorian town. God's Square Mile.

Ocean Grove is known as “God’s Square Mile" features, a beautiful beach, an incredible symphonic auditorium and the largest assemblage of V

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Asbury Park: Surfers, Dog Lovers, Music Fans, Fortune Teller, Puckers, Mini-Golfers & More

R.C. Staab

May 3, 20215 min read

Asbury Park: Surfers, Dog Lovers, Music Fans, Fortune Teller, Puckers, Mini-Golfers & More

Asbury Park packs at a ton of beach and Boardwalk activities in its one-mile beach This summer promises to be even busier than last summer's

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Tiniest (and newest) Jersey Shore Town --Loch Arbour. Like Brigadoon, it appeared from the mist.

R.C. Staab

Apr 30, 20212 min read

Tiniest (and newest) Jersey Shore Town --Loch Arbour. Like Brigadoon, it appeared from the mist.

Only two blocks long from north to south and only one tenth of a square mile in size, Loch Arbour is undeniably NJ smallest beach town.

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Allenhurst's Historic Homes, Infamous Speed Trap and Free Parking

R.C. Staab

Apr 28, 20212 min read

Allenhurst's Historic Homes, Infamous Speed Trap and Free Parking

Turn back the clock a century and enjoy the small historic beach town of Allenhurst.

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See the Real Deal (NJ) from the Beach. Two Miles of Mansions. Surfers Craving the Waves.

R.C. Staab

Apr 26, 20213 min read

See the Real Deal (NJ) from the Beach. Two Miles of Mansions. Surfers Craving the Waves.

In Deal, the enormity of the mansions is breathtaking. Two miles of beachfront mansions. Jetties and surfers abound.

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Elberon: Where Modern Mansions Meet Long Branch's Presidential Past

R.C. Staab

Apr 21, 20213 min read

Elberon: Where Modern Mansions Meet Long Branch's Presidential Past

Long Branch was a favored location of Washington elite particularly Elberon. Seven Presidents summered here. Marvel at the stately homes, be

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Long Branch 2021: Wow! Booming with New Dining, Shop, Condos & Carousel. Plus 2021 Beach Info.

R.C. Staab

Apr 19, 20214 min read

Long Branch 2021: Wow! Booming with New Dining, Shop, Condos & Carousel. Plus 2021 Beach Info.

Long Branch's beachfront is coming back stronger than any place at the Shore in 2021. More than a half dozen new restaurants are opening.

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Seven Presidents Park: Surfers, Skaters & Kids Rule. Long Branch's County-Run Beach Park.

R.C. Staab

Apr 17, 20214 min read

Seven Presidents Park: Surfers, Skaters & Kids Rule. Long Branch's County-Run Beach Park.

This 38-acre county park between the ocean and Ocean Avenue in Long Branch is better know for surfing, skate boarding and a place for kids a

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Sandy Hook's First 3 miles: Inflatable Islands, Kayaks, Beaches (for Dogs, too). New admission fee.

R.C. Staab

Apr 7, 20214 min read

Sandy Hook's First 3 miles: Inflatable Islands, Kayaks, Beaches (for Dogs, too). New admission fee.

Forget Coney Island. Let's go to Jersey. Plan ahead for beach time at Sandy Hook park -- New Jersey's first beach resort and still one of it

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Irene Levy Baker

Apr 5, 20216 min read

Take an Animal Sculpture Photo Safari

A list of where to find sculptures by Eric Berg, who is best known for his beloved larger-than-life animal sculptures.

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Celebrate Easter and Spring at the Jersey Shore with sunshine this weekend. Events, nature walks

R.C. Staab

Mar 31, 20215 min read

Celebrate Easter and Spring at the Jersey Shore with sunshine this weekend. Events, nature walks

NJ Governor Murphy is encouraging people to enjoy the fresh air, beaches and boardwalks at the Jersey Shore.

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Irene Levy Baker

Mar 29, 20213 min read

Pop Up Gardens Springing Up

Two pop up gardens with food and drink being opened in Philadelphia in April by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

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Kickstart Spring with Rockin' Drive-in Laser Light Show at Six Flags, this Thurs-Sun, March 18-21

R.C. Staab

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Kickstart Spring with Rockin' Drive-in Laser Light Show at Six Flags, this Thurs-Sun, March 18-21

Six Flags Great Adventure kicks off their 2021 season with Rockin' Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular Thur-Sun, March 18-21

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Irene Levy Baker

Mar 15, 20213 min read

New Neon Museum Shines Bright

Philadelphia's new Neon Museum shines bright with 120 neon and animated signs and one-of-a-kind artworks in Olde Kensington.

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Danielle Gomes

Mar 2, 20213 min read

Spring Skiing at Steamboat Springs

Skiing and snowboarding have been this winter's activities of choice! It's one of the few things that's remained relatively unchanged...

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A Philadelphia Park to Heal Your Inner Child (and Irritate the Narcissist)

Whitney Ullman

Feb 22, 20213 min read

A Philadelphia Park to Heal Your Inner Child (and Irritate the Narcissist)

Being in a new city can feel isolating. Being with a narcissist can feel like you are in an emotional pandemic.

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Pups, Kids, Wine, plus Dine Outdoors & Shop at Vintner Wonderland, Renault Winery until Feb. 28

R.C. Staab

Feb 15, 20215 min read

Pups, Kids, Wine, plus Dine Outdoors & Shop at Vintner Wonderland, Renault Winery until Feb. 28

Renault Winery's Vintner Wonderland! Bring your kids for the ice skating and s'mores. Bring the pups for fresh air and dog treats.

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