‘Down the shore’ explained: A history of Philly’s favorite summer travel phrase
You won’t hear the phrase much outside this region, but in Philadelphia it’s ubiquitous.
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That time a match nearly torched a newlywed on the Atlantic City boardwalk
A Broadway actor who also showed up in Hollywood movies, she was saved by a comedian known as "the jolliest man in America."
Philly runner traces Ocean City outline for a perfect Jersey Shore marathon
Who knew it took 26.2 miles to encircle the island?
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Wildwood Police are reportedly investigating a violent arrest at the beach yesterday
A viral video of the incident shows cops punching a woman in the head.
Beach Eats: The best grab-and-go food in 14 Jersey Shore towns
Pack a picnic? Hey, you're on vacation.
Fighting discrimination in the Gayborhood through live shows
This weekend is the group Queer Performers of Color's encore appearance at CiBo Ristorante Italiano.