Sandy

In an effort to encourage Sandy-impacted homeowners to resettle in their primary residences and help them with reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation and mitigation, the state Department of Community Affairs has launched the reNew Jersey Stronger housing assistance initiative which will provide $780 million in grants to assist those who are eligible.

President Barack Obama delivered an upbeat, pep-rally-like speech outside Convention Hall in rainy Asbury Park and declared, "The Jersey Shore is back in business!"

Tickets will be available to the public today to see President Obama speak at Asbury Park's Convention Hall on Tuesday.

Guinness World Records confirms that a ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the Jersey shore following Superstorm Sandy has set a new world record.

Governor Chris Christie is leading the Jersey Shore's welcome to summer by cutting a symbolic ribbon on NBC's Today Show  live from the beach in Seaside Heights.

The British are coming, the British are coming!

The mayor of a storm-wrecked Jersey shore town said Monday that England's Prince Harry will visit next week before heading to a news conference nearby.

Andy Chase showed you a portion of the beautiful new Seaside Heights boardwalk yesterday in his blog, and now I want to showcase a photo from a friend who shared this shot of Spring Lake's brand new boardwalk and gazebo at Newark Avenue in front of The Breakers.

A Toms River man remains behind bars, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of materials, being used to restore a Sandy-ravaged home.

Mantoloking officials have approved an additional $3 million to help one of New Jersey's hardest hit shore towns rebuild from Superstorm Sandy.

Were you or someone you know planning a Jersey Shore Wedding only to have the wedding plans affected by Super Storm Sandy? The Jersey Shore Wedding Association is going to try to help. Some couples lost their home or possessions, lost their venue or vendors due to the storm, and some had to reschedule due to time or financial burdens caused by Sandy. Whatever your story - the Jersey Shore Wedding Association is here to help! Tell them your story...

Today was the opening ceremony for Ed Jarrett's attempt to break his own Guinness Record for the World's Tallest Sandcastle, being built outside Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. The weather got in the way, but I still got some good pictures!