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1. Medical waste scare on Long Beach Island resolved...for now
(N.J./State)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Around nine miles of beaches on Long Beach Island re-opened on Sunday after they had been closed Saturday due to the discovery of medical waste, syringes, and other ...

2. Jellyfish sting? Pee cure is not the best
(Health/Healthquest)

... treating stings by the Bluebottle jellyfish, also known as Portuguese man-o-war. The most consistently effective treatment for stings from jellyfish species common around beaches in the United States ...

3. From High Point to Cape May, N.J. attractions offer summer fun
(Opinion/Commentary)

... accomplish that smart goal this summer. The options are limitless, whether it’s our beautiful state parks, historic sites, award-winning beaches or a trip to Atlantic City. We urge every New Jerseyan ...

4. N.J. beach tag revenue raises questions for shore towns
(Money/Economy)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Towns along the shore in Monmouth and Ocean counties are making millions of dollars from beach tag revenue, but not all of that money goes towards improving the beaches. ...

5. Holidays in Goa
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Your article seems to be very informative. Just like to add that, Goa also has got excellent opportunities for tourism. Beaches in Goa extends for hundreds of kilometers making it a perfect tourism destination. Goa ...

6. The Wildwoods win best beach in N.J. amidst Ocean City's protests
(N.J./State)

... voting, and through scientific analysis of beaches through environmental factors. According to an Associated Press report on NorthJersey.com, Wildwood and North Wildwood share a nearly two-mile ...

7. Tips for viewing New Jersey's diverse wildlife
(Opinion/Commentary)

... ocean beaches, from the Pine Barrens to the tidal marshes of the Delaware Bayshore — but it’s at the sweet spot where northern and southern ecosystems overlap. That adds up to great wildlife viewing ...

8. Activists give Christie a 'D' for environmental record
(N.J./State)

... environment while also promoting economic growth," Ragonese added. "In addition, the Governor has acted on his strong commitment to protect New Jersey’s beaches and waterways. The New Jersey Environmental ...

9. Homeward Bound Adoption Center in Freehold Mall opens
(N.J./State)

... Satos roaming the streets and beaches of Puerto Rico. According to the Monmouth County SPCA, only 3 percent of dogs and cats in Puerto Rico municipal animal shelters are adopted while the other 97 percent ...

10. Read like the Lorax: Great nature books for kids
(Opinion/Commentary)

... stories as well that mesmerize and fire imaginations. Misty of Chincoteague, for example, has inspired many a family to visit Chincoteatue Island, Va., to watch the wild ponies wandering along the beaches. ...

11. 'Surging Seas': N.J. in top 5 states most threatened by rising sea levels, study says
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... in the long run is the main concern of the findings, experts said. Ratables and tourism dollars in vacation communities, residential property values, and beaches and natural coastlines will likely take ...

12. $18M beach restoration project begins in Atlantic City, Ventnor this weekend
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... flooding while restoring storm-damaged beaches in time for the summer. The 5.1-mile project, partly financed by the state's Shore Protection Fund, will reconstruct the beaches and dunes from the Absecon ...

13. With Mitt Romney in the lead, fiery-mouthed Christie may stay out of Nevada
(U.S./Nation)

... Hurricane Irene, Christie yelled at New Jerseyans to quote, “Get the hell off the beaches in Asbury Park,'' warning, "It's 4:30 p.m. You've maximized your tan. Get off the beaches and get into your cars.'' ...

14. Adios Garden State Parkway: Toll hike triggers cheap gene
(Opinion/Commentary)

... 9 onto 35 or 36 to the nude beaches of Sandy Hook or one of the best beaches in N.J., Presidents Beach in Long Branch. I needed oxygen. My head was spinning with Mapquest options. Click and drag routes ...

15. N.J. DEP's Park Ranger phone app provides mobile resources to state park visitors
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... beaches. New Jersey is now the ninth state using the Pocket Ranger application. It can be downloaded for free here.  ...

16. N.J.'s top environmental wins and roll backs in 2011
(Opinion/Commentary)

... beach access rules that impede our right to access our own waterways, which belong to all of us. These rules put the thing that we love most about living in New Jersey, accessing our beaches and waterways, ...

17. Holiday weight gain in N.J.: Blame it on Taylor ham
(N.J./State)

... Mercer County. There is some good news. The study found Jersey Girls to be among the top 10 of the leanest women in the entire country. Fitness experts say New Jersey’s beaches help facilitate diet ...

18. Gov. Christie announces plan to privatize amenities at N.J.'s 39 state parks
(N.J./State)

... 500 miles of hiking and riding trails, and 10 miles of beaches. It includes 39 active recreation areas with year-round operations. In addition, more than 50 historic sites are attached to parks, including ...

19. crap
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

great...now we can create more dangerous shore pound waves rather than natural sandbars and waste a fortune in tax payer dollars...No more steep beaches! ...

20. ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ work the bathing suits
(Entertainment/Movies)

... could get everyone together in the old vacation spot, the memories would overtake them and rekindle bonds. It’s a bit like Springsteen’s song “Glory Days”, but with more beaches and less sentiment. All ...