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Do You Still See Drivers On Their Phones

  Do You Still See Motorists Driving and Using Their Phones ?   Continue reading…

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Have You Ever Been Ghosted?

No, this isn't an Ocean County Paranormal article, although this phenomenon could leave you with the same feeling in your gut as when you see an apparition. We're talking about dating.  Continue reading…

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Should Shore Movie Theaters Allow Texting?

A new idea could impact a number of movie theaters right here at the Jersey Shore. Should they allow texting during screenings? Continue reading…

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Followup – Texting Won't Be Coming To Shore Theaters

Yesterday we told you about how AMC Theatres, which has three locations at the Jersey Shore, was considering allowing patrons to text during movies. We also included the fact that a lot of moviegoers...

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Calling from Ocean County To Anywhere Long Distance

Remember those old phone company jingles encouraging us to “reach out and touch someone?”  It was always a splurge to call my aunt in California.  Likewise, when she would call us “long distance” we...

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Ocean Monmouth Towns That are Cracking Down on Texting While Driving [LIST]

Ocean Monmouth Towns That are Cracking Down on Drivers Texting .... It's a problem throughout the State and now lawmakers are looking to crack down on drivers who are caught texting while driving. This...

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Bicycling and texting is a growing problem

In addition to distracted drivers and pedestrians, motorists also have to worry about an increasing number of bicyclists texting and pedaling. Continue reading…

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Texting vs. Calling: Are actual phone calls an 'intrusion?'

No matter where you are, it's not hard to find someone looking down at their phone, texting away. But rest assured; the good old fashioned phone call is still alive and well, even among New Jersey's...

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'If you won't be with me I'll make you' -- NJ man's alleged text threat to ex

A 21-year-old Manchester Township resident has been extradited to Chester County, Pennsylvania, charged with terroristic threats, harassment, and stalking for allegedly telling his ex-girlfriend he...

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'Don't Drive Intexticated' — AAA likens phones in cars to DWI

AAA Mid-Atlantic on Monday kicked off a multi-year campaign designed to make cell phone use by drivers as socially unacceptable as drinking and driving. Continue reading…

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OMG! Secret Acronyms Your Teens May Be Using

Wouldn’t life be great if all parents were given a manual called, “What to expect when your kids are texting”? In a world of smartphones, Facebook and twitter, keeping up with your kid’s activity can...

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Now You Can Report Text Message Spam

We already have the "Do Not Call List" for unwanted phone calls, but what about unwanted text messages? Continue reading…

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Communicating with Technology: Good or Bad? [Poll]

I've touched on technology and communication a bit in the past. Talking about texting mishaps and how quickly technology has evolved in the past 15 years or so. But it was actually my Summer camp post...

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Txt spk – Do You Use Shortcuts? [Poll]

"How r u?" "k u?" "k thx" Does that "conversation" make sense to you? If so, you're comfortable with texting shortcuts. But do...

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Confiscating Cell Phones – The Best Driving Deterrent Yet

I don't think a day goes by on the roads of New Jersey that I don't see someone either holding their cell phone up to their ear while driving or, worse yet, looking down and obviously texting while...

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How Long Before You Give Out Your Number?

In the "old days", when you were interested in someone, you had to give them your phone number. If things didn't go well, you may have ended up letting a roommate answer the phone and...

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Lovers Beware Of Intimate Valentine’s Day Texts [AUDIO]

At least one-third of Americans plan to send sexy or romantic photos to their partners via email, text and social media on Valentine's Day. At the same time, 95 percent of Americans believe that their...

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Has This Strange New Behavior Happened to You?

With today's technology, there's a new trend that's happening to some people that could end up being embarrassing. Continue reading…

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Texting and Driving is About to Get More Expensive in NJ

This past weekend I was driving from Brick to Toms River on Brick Blvd and Hooper Ave when a scary scene unfolded in front of me... Continue reading…

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A Texting Driver Learns a Messy Lesson [Video]

Texting while driving is a topic that I've covered at length in the past. A driver in Wisconsin just learned the hard way what can happen... Continue reading…

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NJ Appeals Court: Text Sender Can Be Held Liable

A New Jersey appeals court has found a person who knowingly sends a text to a driver can share liability if the driver causes an accident. Continue reading…

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Study: Young Drivers See Parents Text While Driving [AUDIO]

A new study from New Jersey auto insurance group, Plymouth Rock Assurance, found many younger drivers may be mimicking their parents when it comes to distracted driving behaviors. Continue reading…

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Prosecutors: Driver In Deadly Crash Was Texting

Authorities say a woman accused of causing a deadly crash in Newark earlier this month was texting when the accident occurred. Continue reading…

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Intimate Photos

Most of us have heard the warnings, but many people continue to share intimate and risqué info with our significant others. Continue reading…

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Expert: Kids Would Rather Text Than Socialize in Person [AUDIO]

Remember how exciting it used to be to go to a school dance? These events provided young people with an opportunity to interact and develop social skills, and they used to be extremely popular, but...

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Keeping Our Teens Safe On The Roadways

Chris & Paul Sansone Jr ( Sansone Jrs 66 Automall in Neptune ) Join Shawn & Sue In-Studio Continue reading…

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more pulling over to text

A new distracted driving study by Plymouth Rock Assurance finds the number of New Jersey drivers who park their cars before texting has doubled over the last year. Continue reading…

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Distracted Driving Law Would Expand Under Bill [POLL/AUDIO]

It could soon be illegal to talk or text on hand-held wireless devices while a vehicle is temporarily stopped, under new legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dick Codey. Continue reading…

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An Important Video Message – Watch With Your Family

Most of us see this every day - you're behind a car on the Parkway, 70, 37, or another busy local highway, and the vehicle starts to drift a little over the line. The driver obviously suddenly notices...

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