FilmOneFest Moves to Henry Hudson Regional on Saturday

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 20 July 2018

filmonefest moved ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Due to pending inclement weather, FilmOneFest will be moving indoors tomorrow night, July 21st, to Henry Hudson Regional School, 1 grand tour, Highlands NJ.

The event features live music and a festival of one-minute films submitted from around the world. FilmOneFest music will start at 6 pm with Elastic Waistband, Inner Gypsy and Cranston Dean Band. Visit vendors and sponsors.

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Banning Smoking at Public Beaches and Parks

Details: Category: News; Published: 20 July 2018

sandy hook beach LONG BRANCH, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation prohibiting smoking at public beaches and parks in New Jersey. The bill, S-2534, updates the “New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006.”

“The Jersey Shore has always been one of our state’s – and nation’s – great natural treasures, and a place for families to enjoy,” said Governor Murphy. “Signing this legislation demonstrates my firm commitment to protecting our environment and public health while preserving the quality and cleanliness of our public beaches and park areas.”

Spouses Report Earnings Differently When Wives Earn More

Details: Category: News; Published: 19 July 2018

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When wives earn more than their husbands do, a puzzling thing can happen: Husbands say they earn more than they are and wives underreport their income.

New Census Bureau research shows that the incomes couples report on Census Bureau surveys do not always match their IRS filings. The Census Bureau is working to improve the quality of reported earnings by comparing an individual’s survey response with their reported response from another source.

Summer at the Jersey Shore Exhibition Now Open at MCHA Museum in Freehold

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 19 July 2018

mcha sea bright beach painting PHOTO: "Sea Bright Beach" by Rumson artist Michel Jacobs, ca. 1940

FREEHOLD, NJ – The months of June through August mean a time of sun, fun, and outdoor activities at the Jersey Shore. Monmouth County Historical Association now features an exhibition that captures some of the various pastimes that were offered to visitors years ago during the summer season. Summer at the Jersey Shore opened to the public on June 15 and will remain on view through September. Museum hours are Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Coast Guard Asks Boaters to Label, Properly Secure Kayaks, Canoes, Paddleboards

Details: Category: News; Published: 19 July 2018

uscg if found NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is asking the public to label their kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards with their name and phone number after an influx of cases this summer involving unmanned and adrift paddlecraft.

Coast Guard units throughout the Tri-State area have responded to more than 20 cases of unmanned, adrift and mostly unlabeled paddlecraft so far this year.

Each time an unmanned and adrift paddlecraft is reported it triggers a search for a person who may be associated with it and could be in distress. However, often times the paddlecraft are adrift after not being properly stored or secured.