• Environmental groups critical of coastal rules

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer New regulations for coastal development fail to take the lessons of superstorm Sandy into account, advocates said during a recent state forum. Members of environmental groups weighed in on a state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposal that would consolidate the Coastal Management rules and the Coastal Permit programs, aligning…

  • Surfers ride wave of respect

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Surfers at the Jersey Shore say their community has a culture of inclusiveness and respect, with a focus that extends beyond riding waves to environmental and charitable efforts. The surfing community is organized around the central tenet of mutual respect and bound together by its members’ common love of surfing, according…

  • Ticket tariff

    Here’s how much common moving violations will raise a motorist’s insurance premiums, and how to keep rates lower after getting a ticket. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A motorist’s driving record is one of the most critical factors auto insurance companies use to determine his or her rates. It only seems fair that the insurance…

  • Q&A

    Survival school with Sharon Peters Q: My nephew took a one-day driving course last summer that his mother says was sponsored by the local sports car club. My son has now reached the age that I think it would be worthwhile for him to have the same kind of defensive and reactive driving training (which,…

  • RE/MAX Collection celebrates anniversary of Premier Luxury website launch

    The RE/MAX Collection, part of the world’s most productive real estate network, is celebrating the launch anniversary of its elite luxury resource website, www.theremaxcollection.com. Debuting in May 2013, the standalone site features fine home listings priced two times above the local average in cities throughout the United States. “Affluent buyers and sellers are accustomed to…

  • Coldwell Banker survey finds that children may be the ‘chief purchasing officers’ of the family

    Do kids rule the roost? A new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate finds that children may be the “chief purchasing officers” of the family. The survey, which was conducted among 2,800 parents across three generations, revealed that 79 percent of millennial parents (parents age 18-34) and 70 percent of generation X parents (parents age…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Freehold Area Running Club’s 32nd annual Summer Series kicked off on June 25 at Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. Evan Bush was the overall winner, touring the 5K course in 18:47. Finishing second just three seconds back was Andrew Cooper. Manuel Arpi was third (19:22). The women’s winner was Kiera Nealon, who posted a…

  • Belmar 5-Mile Run set for July 12

    On July 12, the Borough of Belmar and the Goodwill Hose Fire Co., in collaboration with the Jersey Shore Running Club and other local running clubs, will present the 38th annual Belmar 5-Mile Run. The race has a long history at the Jersey Shore as one of the longest running road races in the area.…

  • Allentown Legion takes loss following a four-win week

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI ALLENTOWN A fter winning four games last week, Allentown’s American Legion team lost to Broad Street, 3-2, in a showdown of second-place teams in the division on June 29. Mark Duffy pitched 6.2 solid innings before Broad Street rallied into the lead off a two-run double after a walk, single and passed…

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