Weather
Devastating Seaside Fire Had Roots in Sandy Storm Damage
We told you yesterday that the Seaside fire was probably an electrical accident, but it turns out the truth is more complex—and infinitely sadder—than that. […]
Why Jersey *Shouldn’t* Rebuild the Shore After Sandy
Today in contrarianism: The Atlantic Cities has a post up by Columbia researcher Klaus Jacob arguing that trying to rebuild the Jersey Shore is a […]
Batten Down the Hatches: Humberto Becomes A Hurricane
NBC 10 reports: Humberto became the first hurricane of the 2013 season as it continued to travel over the far eastern Atlantic Wednesday morning, according […]
At This Rate, We’ll Be Seeing Hurricanes Through October
As we pass the point of hurricane season where storms historically are at their worst (the middle, naturally), our weather has been nothing to write […]
“Humberto” Emerges as the First Hurricane of the Season
Hurricane season is upon us, and it looks like the weather gods are eager to get started with the first storm of the Atlantic season. […]
WATCH: This Old House’s “Jersey Shore Rebuilds”
Kevin O’Connor is just like you. Well, maybe not in the job department. He’s been the host of This Old House since 2003. But when […]
As the Earth Heats Slowly to a Rolling Boil, At Least You Won’t Have to Worry About Superstorm Sandy Anymore
Good news about climate change! Apparently the oven-baking of the Earth will be good for New Jersey! Man-made global warming may further lessen the likelihood […]
Chris Christie Kills “Stronger Than the Storm”, Starts “Jersey Strong” Ad Campaign
We griped, we complained, and we moaned, and now we’re all getting exactly what we wanted: those annoying “Stronger Than the Storm” ads will cease […]
The List: 7 Great New Jersey Songs that Have Nothing to Do With Superstorm Sandy
You’ve heard “Stronger Than the Storm.” You’ve heard it so many times. At last, there’s a new batch of eff-Sandy songs now that the Stronger than […]
The Three Jersey Shore “Song of the Summer” Finalists
A few weeks ago, New Jersey initiated a contest to replace the insufferably catchy “Stronger than the Storm” anthem. (Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-ohhhh!) Now, we have our finalists. […]
New Yorker Calls for Retreat From the Jersey Shore Barrier Islands. Easy for the New Yorker to say.
On Monday, I drove to Seaside Park to visit a friend who’s staying there this summer. For the last six years, I’ve spent a lot […]
UPDATED: Sunday’s Rainfall the Most Ever in Philadelphia
Here’s a little solace for those of you stuck in Shore traffic last night (or those of you with your cars flooded): You were part […]
New Jersey Experiencing A “Sandy Baby Boom”
Well, what the hell else are you going to do during a hurricane? Fox 29 reports: Superstorm Sandy babies are popping up all over the […]
Philly’s Hottest Photos!
We sent Philadelphia magazine photo intern Eddy Rhenals-Narvaez out into the haze this week with one directive: With a massive heat wave bearing down on […]
It’s Hot. I Want My Car Back.
I say it every year, but this year I mean it: It’s too hot to live. Seriously, screw Philadelphia. I’m getting out of this insufferable […]