Portuguese Man of war washed up on the south end Beach. Courtesy Natalie Truscello Portuguese man-of-war have washed up in New Jersey, though it is uncommon. They are often carried to the area by currents like the Gulf Stream We should avoid touching these creatures, as their sting can be extremely painful and the tentacles can deliver a sting even when the animal is dead. | Real Brigantine

There is a bill in the New Jersey state legislature to designate salt water taffy as the official state candy. This effort is tied to the candy's origin in Atlantic City in the late 1800s. State Senator Carmen Amato Jr., from Ocean County, introduced the new bill. The bill aims to celebrate the cultural and historical significance of salt water taffy, which became a staple of the boardwalks in New Jersey. As of today, October 2025, the proposal is still under consideration. A similar effort fail

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