Jersey Shore

On the March 29 WBGO Journal, we honor legendary jazz artists Sarah Vaughan and Hazel Scott

Guitarist, singer and band leader Jimmy Vivino chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about his new blues album

On the August 10 WBGO Journal, A chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón and feature on the Twersky family rabbinical dynasty

A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.

Despite high gas prices and inflation, Jersey Shore towns are still seeing crowds so far this summer, and expect that trend to linger the rest of the season.

On this August 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls for a citywide Peace Walk to support efforts to create a safer city, WBGO's Kenneth Burns reports on how inflation is impacting Jersey Shore tourism and host Doug Doyle chats with Dr. Augusta Palmer, director of the upcoming doc The Blues Society

Despite inflation and labor challenges, Jersey Shore tourism boosters expect a good year, just not as good as 2021.

Tropical Storm Elsa left minimal impact on the Jersey Shore as it moved through the region overnight.

Hawks, falcons, and an owl are being used to keep seagulls away from humans on the Ocean City, N.J. boardwalk for the fourth year.

Tourism boosters expect the summer 2021 season to be a busy one as capacity limits are lifted, though employers are concerned about a labor shortage.