Animals

Every state has its own tales of urban legends. New Jersey is most famous for the legend of The Jersey Devil. That monster-like creature that lives in the Pinelands of Jersey also inspired 6 Flags Great Adventure to build a roller coaster.

Every year the non-profit organization Clean Ocean Action in Long Branch, NJ, conducts multiple "beach sweeps" up and down the Jersey coastline, to keep our Jersey Shore beaches clean. Of all the pieces of garbage collected each time, plastic is among the top offenders, including plastic bags.

I have some super fun news! After missing it last year due to COVID, The Monmouth County Fair is back and better than ever! My family can't wait to see you at the East Freehold Showgrounds. Get ready to make up for lost time by eating, enjoying live music, riding rides, playing games, enjoying fireworks and just having fun with your neighbors once again. Here's everything you need to know about this slice of Americana!

We've had A LOT of shark talk over the last week or so at the Jersey Shore and for good reason. If you haven't heard, a Great White Shark was caught just one mile from Seaside Heights and another 800 pound Great White was recently tracked by Ocearch near our shorelines. Experts have been saying that thousands of sharks are swimming though the Jersey Shore coast in an effort to get to warmer waters. While shark attacks are super-rare, it can happen. So, I dug in to find out exactly what to do if you need to survive one.

So I told you last week about a heroic older brother in Ocean County who saved his little sister from a fox attack. Now, we have an update as to why this Jackson Township little girl playing in her yard was randomly attacked by the fox.

Okay...are you really surprised that my pet-obsessed self is writing about this? Because honestly, there really isn't anything else better than playing in the sun, rolling around in the sand and running through the waves with your pup. ...

Imagine walking along the beach and coming across a cat on a leash. Apparently, cats are beach pets, too.

A 7 foot great white shark was caught just ONE MILE from Seaside Heights! I know what you're thinking...ummmm...I just walked for a mile after dinner last night. A mile takes less than a minute in a car...a mile is...you know, CLOSE. There are thousands migrating north along the coast right now and I've got receipts.

The number of dogs and cats that are available for adoption at the Jersey Shore always feels overwhelming. This year is no different. As an animal lover, I’ve personally have done my part to take in an animal or have been party to assist in finding them good homes.

Have you heard of the new legislation? I think there are a lot of flaws because it doesn't address the actual issue.

An Ocean County teenager is hero for saving his 4-year-old little sister from a fox that attacked three people over the weekend!

Usually, I am writing about french fries, pork roll sandwiches, ice cream, and pretty much everything else that is not healthy. So for this article, I am throwing you a curveball and I am writing about raspberries. It's beach season, I can't have you looking and feeling like garbage... LET'S EAT SOME FRUIT!