Amanda Oglesby

My latest piece: Is wave energy the next power source for New Jersey?
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I've been on social media less, because I spent almost 2 weeks in Ireland this month. I definitely need to travel more and use my phone less often.

I toured Ocean County's only charter high school yesterday. Here's why it's different from other nearby schools: www.app.com/story/news/e...

Barnegat Light mourns longtime Mayor Kirk O. Larson. www.app.com/story/news/l...

These guys are real heroes in so many ways: www.app.com/story/news/l...

Lots of beach damage from Hurricane Erin was being cleaned up along the Jersey Shore this week. We're in the race against Labor Day crowds. www.app.com/story/news/l...

I can tell you where I won't be shopping anytime soon.
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Rutgers scientists say New Jersey's future is hotter, has more flooding from storms, and more summer dry spells. www.app.com/story/news/l... #Rutgers #ClimateChange #NJ #NJnews

High waves are headed toward the Jersey Shore.
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A bachelor’s degree in 3 years? This Utah university is ‘pioneering’ it. A Utah university is now offering a bachelor's degree meant to be finished in three years instead of the traditional four as state leaders call for "quicker and faster" — and cheaper — options for students.

A Utah university is now offering a bachelor's degree meant to be finished in three years instead of the traditional four as state leaders call for "quicker and faster" — and cheaper — options for students.

The race against inflation continues: www.app.com/story/money/...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces special election to re-draw maps California is the most populous state in the union and the only one with more seats in Congress than Texas.

California is the most populous state in the union and the only one with more seats in Congress than Texas.

Should #NJ hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages? A bill being considered would do that. www.app.com/story/news/l... #environment #NJnews #FossilFuel #ClimateChange

Border Patrol agents assembled outside a Los Angeles museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a rally and news conference on congressional redistricting. Local elected officials expressed outrage that the agents decided to stand there in a brazen show of force. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...

Now the pizza is being affected...
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Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top apps Billionaire SpaceX, Tesla and X owner Elon Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X and its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot app in its top recommended apps in its App Store.

Elon Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X and its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot app in its top recommended apps in its App Store.

The world's oldest ocean lifeguard is still patrolling the waters of the Jersey Shore. www.app.com/story/news/l...

President Donald Trump is planning to deploy National Guard troops to Washington D.C., a Defense official told USA TODAY.

It's a part of the administration's aggressive effort to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital.

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Trump says he's looking at reclassifying marijuana at federal level In 2024, DEA proposed a rule to transfer marijuana to Schedule III. That rule change has been on hold since March 2025.

President Trump says he's considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. In 2024, DEA proposed a rule to transfer marijuana to Schedule III. That rule change has been on hold since March 2025.

What I'm reading: www.app.com/story/news/b...

Do Jersey Shore beach replenishment projects help or harm sea life? Experts weigh in Marine experts reveal the impact the ongoing Jersey Shore beach replenishment projects have on the environment and wildlife.

Beach replenishment moves tons of sand onto NJ beaches. How do the animals that live along the beach manage? www.app.com/story/news/l...

Jersey Shore would be mostly gone without beach replenishment. But at what cost? NJ beach replenishment projects could be in jeopardy as congress pushes major financial cutbacks for these types of efforts.

The Atlantic Ocean is eating away at the Jersey Shore, trying to push the coast westward. Instead of letting that happen, taxpayers spend millions each year to hold the shoreline in place. What could happen if we didn't? www.app.com/story/news/l...

Here's why Canadians come to the south Jersey Shore — and why there are fewer this year. Canadian visitors make up about 9% of tourism spending in Cape May County but many are staying home thanks to the Trump Administration.

U.S. customs reported a 17.4% decrease in travelers entering from Canada as of June. #NJ #NJnews #tourism
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Jersey Shore beach replenishment under threat if these GOP Army Corps cuts go through Individual beach replenishment projects along the Jersey Shore are funded using 35% local and state money, and a 65% federal match.

Is New Jersey's beach replenishment money in danger of being cut? www.app.com/story/news/l...

spot on, Lorax

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This lifeguard survived the still-mysterious Jersey Shore great white shark hoax In the summer of 1975, a prankster or pranksters pulled off a great white shark hoax at a private Jersey Shore beach in today's Toms River.

A Jersey Shore "Jaws" prank with styrofoam shark fin... www.app.com/story/news/h...

NJ AG Matt Platkin said this today:

White House removes Wall Street Journal from Scotland press pool over Epstein bombshell A White House spokesperson declined to comment on if the Journal would be included in the pool in the future, either on the White House campus or on subsequent trips.

The White House is removing the Wall Street Journal from the pool of reporters covering Trump's weekend trip to Scotland in retaliation for the paper's new reporting on Trump and Epstein. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

Monmouth U. Chinese immersion program draws diverse students Students traveled to Monmouth University for a Chinese language and culture immersion program funded by the NSA. But it's ending for unknown reasons.

Foreign languages open up the world to students, travelers and workers; however, some languages get preference over others in schools. This program that taught languages critical to national security was recently cut. www.app.com/story/news/e...

How 'benny' became the Jersey Shore's favorite dirty word The APP first published the word "bennies" in 1974, and the word has persisted across the Jersey Shore -- even if nobody knows where it comes from.

The Jersey Shore's favorite insult: www.app.com/story/news/l...