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'Dinner On Me': Jersey Shore Mayor Apologizes To Jason, Kylie Kelce After Woman Berates Couple 'Dinner On Me': Jersey Shore Mayor Apologizes To Jason, Kylie Kelce After Woman Berates Couple
'Dinner On Me': Jersey Shore Mayor Apologizes To Jason, Kylie Kelce After Woman Berates Couple A Jersey Shore city's mayor apologized to former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie after a video showed a woman yelling at the couple while going to dinner over Memorial Day weekend. The Philadelphia-based "Word to the Wise Podcast" shared a video of the argument on Instagram on Tuesday, May 28. While the eight-second video's caption said the dispute was in Sea Isle City, where the Kelces own a beach home, it reportedly happened outside Steve & Cookie's By the Bay restaurant in Margate. The podcast's post said the unidentified woman approached the Kelce…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
'This Place Is Iconic': Philly Restaurant Group Reopening Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore Nightclub 'This Place Is Iconic': Philly Restaurant Group Reopening Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore Nightclub
'This Place Is Iconic': Philly Restaurant Group Reopening Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore Nightclub A historic Jersey Shore nightclub once owned by a popular Philadelphia radio host is bringing back the music. Memories in Margate will reopen on Friday, May 24 after closing in September 2022, the bar and restaurant posted on social media on Wednesday, May 8. The nightclub was owned by DJ and performer Jerry Blavat, who died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at 82 years old from an autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis. Known by many as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Big Boss with the Hot Sauce", Blavat purchased Memories in 1972 and hosted his radio show there. His est…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Philly-Based Wokworks Expanding With First Location Along Jersey Shore Philly-Based Wokworks Expanding With First Location Along Jersey Shore
Philly-Based Wokworks Expanding With First Location Along Jersey Shore A Philadelphia-based restaurant specializing in southeast Asian street food will open its first New Jersey location just two blocks away from the beach. Wokworks is expanding with a new restaurant on the Jersey Shore in Margate, the company said in a news release. The 2,000-square-foot location is expected to open in early June at 7801 Ventnor Avenue, the former home of Greens and Grains. Owners Brennan and Samantha Foxman said they grew up in Linwood and have spent plenty of time in Margate. "After years of searching, we've finally found the perfect spot for Wokworks in Margate,…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant
Couple Who Bonded Over Love Of New England Seafood Opens Jersey Shore Restaurant Clam chowdah, anyone? A husband and wife has brought a taste of New England to the Jersey Shore. Steve Marchel and Robin Kramer have recently opened Betty's Seafood Shack in Margate. The restaurant pays homage to Steve's beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Betty, who died in 2018. The fried shrimp, lobster rolls and scallops being served at Betty's conjure up fond memories for Steve and Robin, who bonded over their love for all-things New England — especially the seafood shacks —  both having graduated from college in New England. "Steve would often say 'Margate needs a joint like this, especi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Boat Captain's Body Pulled From NJ Waters: Report Boat Captain's Body Pulled From NJ Waters: Report
Boat Captain's Body Pulled From NJ Waters: Report The body of a popular boat captain was found floating near a dock in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reported. Edward Cairns, 71, was found dead between the dock and marshland during low tide at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, near Graef Boat Yard on Longport Boulevard in Egg Harbor Township, the outlet said. Cairns lived on his boat and was a well-known Margate-area resident for more than three decades, police said in a news release. A preliminary investigation suggests that there "were no obvious signs of foul play," however, the investigation is still ongoing to determine the cause…

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by Jon Craig
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Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Federal authorities announced charges Monday against an accused Libyan terrorist on the 32nd anniversary of the Flight 103 bombing over Scotland that killed 270 people. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is charged with terrorism-related crimes in the 1988 bombing over the village of Lockerbie that killed 190 Americans in all, Attorney General William Barr said Monday. The victims in modern-day history’s worst attack on Americans before 9/11 included 33 New Jerseyans and 61 New York State residents, as well as 11 from Massachusetts, nine from Pennsylvania and five from Connecticut (see list below). …

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by Jerry DeMarco