Super-storm Sandy ravaged the Jersey shore. The beach erosion was devastating. Properties were damaged or destroyed. Come this Memorial Day, Sandy will be a distant memory for many, but they could be reminded just how horrific the storm was if they can't find a place to rent at the shore this summer.
In addition to towns struggling to clean up after Superstorm Sandy, shore communities must deal with lost revenue as they work to rebuild before next summer.
Officials in Long Beach Island and areas of Southern Ocean County are accustomed to seeing their summer populations swell and now they know the economic impact.
They became overnight sensations. They forever changed the letters GTL, DTF and altered the meaning of the word grenade forever. Of course, we're talking about Jersey Shore, the popular MTV reality show that took the world by storm beginning in 2009.
As efforts continue to improve safety and cleanliness in Atlantic City, to attract more visitors, 15 murders have been committed in the resort city so far this year. That surpasses the total for all of 2011.
We all know that shore revenue is an important part of New Jersey's overall tourism economy. But what about the state's historic sites? Some experts say the Garden State struggles to capitalize on heritage tourism.
A special hearing in Atlantic City last week indicated substantial progress in reshaping the city's image and attracting more visitors, but can the momentum continue through the offseason?