beaches

The summer of 2016 looked to be a success around the Shore, but Monmouth County officials and businesses want you to know the fun hasn't reached the finish line just yet.

High levels of bacteria are causing warnings to be issued for some Jersey Shore beaches.

The National Park service is thinking about raising the daily parking fee at Sandy Hook from $15 to $20 and the season pass from $75 to $100. Oversize vehicles would pay $50 daily or $200 per season.

The number of Ocean County bay, river, lake and creek beaches registering high bacteria levels is dropping. But the number with levels high enough to keep swimmers out has grown since Wednesday.

At ocean beaches monitored by the Ocean County Health Department, it's "come on in, the water's fine." But bacteria levels keep closures in place at two lake beaches in the county. Swim advisories continue at seven Ocean County river- and bay-front beaches.

Excessive bacteria in the lake in Ocean County Park in Lakewood leads to the decision to close it for swimming by Ocean County health officials, who are keeping swim advisories in effect at several ocean, bay, river and creek spots.

A series of open houses are being held this month — including at Monmouth University on Thursday.

Water quality issues prompt Ocean County Health Department officials to issue swim advisories for bay and river beaches in Brick, Island Heights, Stafford, Beachwood and Seaside Park.

Beaches at the Jersey shore are ready for tourists, vacationers and day trippers this holiday weekend, according to a report released Thursday.

A U.S. District Judge is reportedly allowing the Army Corp of Engineer's beach replenishment project in Margate to move forward. However, the judge told the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that they must give property owners in the city the chance to challenge the state's taking of easements, according to NJ...