Why New Jersey Drivers Can’t Pump Their Own Gas In the vast landscape of American culture and norms, the practice of self-pumping gasoline has become a ubiquitous part of the driving experience. Yet, amid the 49 states where drivers routinely take the pump into their own hands, there stands an intriguing outlier – New Jersey. …
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Submits Project in New Jersey In a significant stride towards achieving New Jersey’s ambitious renewable energy targets, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF-RE Offshore Development, LLC, has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. This proposal not …
Battleship New Jersey to Undergo $5 Million Dry Docking for Restoration The iconic Battleship New Jersey, one of the most celebrated naval vessels in American history, is set to undergo a much-needed dry docking for restoration and preservation. The New Jersey Historical Commission, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act signed into law …
Understanding Rip Currents: A Guide to Spotting and Escaping The term Rip Currents have been in the news recently since there have been many rescues on the East Coast. Many visitors don’t know of this hidden threat so here’s what you need to know. Rip currents, often referred to as rip tides, are powerful narrow …
White House Approves New Jersey Wind Farm The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the White House’s approval of the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey. This project, located approximately 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, marks the Biden-Harris administration’s third approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind …
Saying Goodbye to Beesleys Point Power Plant Tower – Drone Video The days of the Beesleys Point smoke stack are starting to dwindle. The former B.L. England Generating Station is currently going through demolition with crews working daily on getting the land cleared. The Generating Station, also known as Beesley’s Point Generating Station, situated in …
I-95 Bridge Rebuild Update In a remarkable turn of events, the demolition of the collapsed section of the I-95 bridge in Northeast Philadelphia is set to be completed ahead of schedule, according to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Initially estimated to take a week or longer, the demolition will now be finished in just four days, …
I-95 Bridge Collapse Update I-95, a major highway in Northeast Philadelphia, remains completely shut down in both directions following a devastating incident where a truck fire resulted in the collapse of a bridge. The magnitude of the damage has led officials to predict a prolonged period of closure for the affected area, urging motorists to …
Wildwood Crest Rejects ICONA Resorts’ Application When it comes to Hotel and Motel companies on the South Jersey shore, one stands out on top, ICONA Resorts. The roots of ICONA Resorts can be traced back to 2013 when the first property, ICONA Diamond Beach, was established in the Wildwoods. This stunning beachfront resort quickly garnered …
Ocean City To Shut Beaches Early Due To Unruly Teens Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian took decisive action on Tuesday, approving a series of orders aimed at sending a resolute message to both teenagers and their parents: mass gatherings involving alcohol consumption and other infractions of the law will no longer be tolerated on the …