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Good morning Irene in Ventnor, should we stay or should we go?

Surf's up, water's cold, bagel stores open. Some leave, some stay. Bagel store is open!

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We felt the sand move!

Earthquake rocks lifeguard stand and turns sand into jello, yikes.

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Army Corps Gets it Done in Ventnor: Some Beaches!

So the Army Corps arrived and everyone grumbled at the inconvenience of suddenly having your beach turned into a major construction site mid-July. But look at the beaches now

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Looking Irene in the Eye: Update, you didn't miss much

Hurricane Irene drops by the shore

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Now? U.S. Army Corps arrives in Ventnor

They're here. U.S. Army Corps, with its impeccable timing, has washed ashore in Ventnor just in time to mess up Tuesday night volleyball (and replenish the beach).

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UPDATE: Drinking Water now ok

Ventnor City says water is safe to drink, but a sewage leak in the back bay leads to restrictions on fun, fishing.

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RIP John Curran

John Curran of the Associated Press, who for more than a decade was the narrative voice and generous heart of Atlantic City journalism, passed away this weekend in Vermont, where he had worked for five...

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Downbeach: Nobody left but the diehards - and Dino's

Island empties out save for locals.

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RIP Mainland boys

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RIP, Margate Deer?

The Margate deer, which captivated downbeach residents for months, apparently met its end when it wandered across the border into Atlantic City, where it was shot by police.

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Doug Frohock hits the back bays to swim and other signs of a very early season

The warmth of the air, the lack of snow, the urge to hit the beach, all of these have made it feel like summer is nearly upon us at the shore. And then there's Doug Frohock, who moved his swim training...

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A taste of Egg Harbor City

Egg Harbor City, a tiny western Atlantic County town has tried various ideas in recent years to pull itself out of the economic doldrums.

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Meanwhile, at the other end of the Boardwalk...

While Revel was getting all the attention, the real action was at the other end of the Boardwalk

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Is a seashore town only as cool as its coolest bar?

With the Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival on its way into town, some reflections on the seashore and its bars.

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How to ruin a beautiful causeway view

The new lightup billboard on the Margate causeway is kind of a downer.

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Revel Resort opens its doors to a familiar crowd

Right out of central casting, Atlantic City's finest early birds go to check out the stunning views at Revel Resort. Now go fix that leak.

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Boardwalk car chase, now in video

While news vans were busy filming the Revel opening at the other end of th Boardwalk, a Staten Island yahoo was leading police on a high speed car chase on the Boardwalk. Luckily, surveillance cameras...

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Speaking of Seaside Bar (Song)

Showboat is getting into the we-know-the-ocean's out there spirit of Revel by catering to the surfers at States Avenue with a new bar.

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State: Towns would feel the consequence of denying beach access

In response to a blog item on the beach-access issue, we got a call from Larry Ragonese, a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection.

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Smooth sailing for new turbine

This tiny town on the south bank of the Toms River took a giant leap forward - at least with regard to green energy - four years ago when it became the first municipality in New Jersey to install its...

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