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LBI Region, NJ - For those interested in a career within the culinary industry, Ocean County College would like to help get your start in a professional kitchen or earn credentials to boost your career. The Culinary Foundations Certificate hybrid program consists of online video instruction complimented by live sessions on campus to practice your newly-gained skills. The program is ...

LBI Region, NJ - This Sunday brings Father’s Day to families across the country, in our region it also brings many options to celebrate the special men in your life. The nation's first Father's Day was founded on June 19, 1910, by Sonoroa Smart Dodd to honor her father. It took 58 years, for Father's Day to become a nationwide holiday in 1972.

Set for the third Sunday ...

LBI Region, NJ - The personal finance website Wallethub released its report for the 2022 Best & Worst States for Working Dads. In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, the company compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 23 key indicators of friendliness toward working dads. The data set ranges from the average length of the work day ...

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - That huge fire burning in Burlington County's Wharton State Forest will be impacting us here in the Long Beach Region today (Tuesday). 

Meteorologist Dan Zarrow from NJ 101.5 reported that the wind shift from north to south will make much of New Jersey vulnerable to smoke-filled air.

Rain is expected tonight, and it is hoped that this will assist ...

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) announced on Monday the first possible case of monkeypox in the state. A PCR test conducted by the Department’s Public Health and Environmental Laboratories confirmed the presence of orthopoxvirus in a Jersey City individual on June 18. A confirmatory test for the monkeypox virus, one of the viruses associated with the ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - Registration is now open for the 14th annual Coquina Jam - an all women's surf competition with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Jetty Rock Foundation and David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.

The event is held to support women, children and families affected by a Cancer diagnosis via David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation and the Jetty Rock ...

STAFFORD- The Ocean County Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh presented a $5,000 donation to Always Supporting Our Military.  This organization supports our military by sending out care packages to our troops to try and make their lives a bit easier.

The Shillelagh's are a benevolent organization that contributes to assisting worthwhile causes in our region. 

BEACH HAVEN — David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation recently announced that the Fourth  Annual LBI Summer Soiree will be returning to the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club on Friday, August 12.

This year's theme is: "LBI SUMMER SOIREE EN BLANC"

Please join David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation for a very special LBI Summer Soiree en ...

LBI Region, NJ - The Pinelands July Fourth Committee Parade in Tuckerton – Stepping off this morning with line up beginning at 9am will be featuring homemade floats, vintage cars and marching groups. There is much more to enjoy this Independence Day and the week following:

Monday, July 4

Surf City Fire House Farmer's Market 8am – 12pm at the Surf City Volunteer Fire ...

LBI Region, NJ - Start your summer with a bang! We are offering up a variety of Red, White and Blue activities to spark July Fourth excitement. Making the most of a holiday weekend, there are many events and activities to bring together family and friends at the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Coast. Whether visitors enjoy the cool creeks of the Pines or salty breezes of the ocean; ...

LBI Region, NJ - With the Fourth of July almost here, it means holiday travelers, backyard BBQ's, parades and of course fireworks displays. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce creates an annual list of local displays that begin at dusk throughout the region. Head out early to get your spot and enjoy the best summer has to offer with the following local firework events:

Saturday, ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - Registration is now open for the 14th annual Coquina Jam - an all women's surf competition with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Jetty Rock Foundation and David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.

The event is held to support women, children and families affected by a Cancer diagnosis via David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation and the Jetty Rock ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association President Captain John Lewis is reminding everyone that on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, the association’s Junior Mates will host a fundraising cruise on the “Black Pearl” pirate boat from 7:00-8:30 PM. A minimum donation is $75 while children under 18 accompanied by a paying adult will be $25.

Proceeds from ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The biggest tournament in the world’s most popular sport is coming to New Jersey in a big way.

On Thursday officials from FIFA, soccer’s governing body, announced that MetLife Stadium will be one of just 15 locations across North America and 11 in the U.S. to play host to the 2026 World Cup tournament.

While the number of matches and in what rounds of the ...

LBI Region, NJ - Start your summer with a bang! We are offering up a variety of Red, White and Blue activities to spark July Fourth excitement. Making the most of a holiday weekend, there are many events and activities to bring together family and friends at the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Coast. Whether visitors enjoy the cool creeks of the Pines or salty breezes of the ocean; ...

Tuckerton, NJ - Start your holiday weekend with a scenic ferry trip across the bay. The LBI Ferry traveling from Tuckerton Seaport to Beach Haven begins the 2022 season this Saturday, July 2. The Water Ferry service is operating at full capacity with 24 passengers, weather permitting.The fee is $12.50 per person roundtrip, riding stand by is free but does not guarantee your seat in either ...

LBI Region, NJ-  Find your favorite reason to stay close to home and enjoy all the amenities that Southern Ocean County has to offer. Take advantage of the LBI Mobile Savings Pass and Eat, Drink and Buy through the LBI Region all summer long. Serving visitors since 1914, as well the accredited Destination Marketing Organization for the area, the region's chamber offers itineraries and ...

Tuckerton, NJ - Start your holiday weekend with a scenic ferry trip across the bay. The LBI Ferry traveling from Tuckerton Seaport to Beach Haven begins the 2022 season this Saturday, July 2. The Water Ferry service is operating at full capacity with 24 passengers, weather permitting.The fee is $12.50 per person roundtrip, riding stand by is free but does not guarantee your seat in either ...

LBI Region, NJ -  According to the Applied Economics Clinic June report, New Jersey stands to gain an average of $1.3 billion in economic activity and 11,000 well-paying jobs annually if the state accelerates efforts to transition to 100% clean energy, fully electrifies its transportation and building infrastructure, and ensures meaningful job standards are in place by 2050. The first ...