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Most shore towns say they have no plans to raise beach badge fees to help pay for Sandy related costs, but others say they haven't ruled it out.

New Jersey's beaches and dune systems took a pounding during Superstorm Sandy but it also served as the ultimate test for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers massive beach replenishment projects.

Tomorrow is the third Saturday in September, and that means it's time for another International Coastal Cleanup Day from Ocean Conservancy.

Shore legislators from numerous levels of government are pushing for funding and re-authorization of a federal bill that strengthens water testing regulations.

If you're headed to the beach today, there's some good news. With the exception of two Ocean County beaches, all others are open, after water quality retests showed bacteria levels are normal.

If you’re planning on taking the family on a picnic this weekend, why not go all out and turn it into an all-day event at Island Beach State Park.

The summer heat hasn't let up, but the rate of fatal drowning has significantly fallen off from early in the season when lifeguards weren't on duty.

Officials in towns along New Jersey's coastline are being urged to prepare for a future of rising sea levels.

Summer means heading to the beach, but a new study shows the Garden State’s beaches are becoming an increasingly bigger danger to swimmers.

With a rash of drownings at the Jersey Shore to kick off the summer season - lifeguards are reminding folks to pay attention to the warning signs.