Heart of the Shore

AI data centers were the main driver of the 20% jump in NJ electric bills in 2025. We unpack the NJPP “Fool’s Gold” findings, the SR18 clean-power push, and three concrete things every household can do — inside the home, inside the bill, and inside the civic process. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

A simple, realistic family plan for two common local risks at the Shore: extreme heat and flooding/coastal storms — with practical steps, neighbor check-ins, and trustworthy starting points for local information. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

A practical walkthrough of LocalJobs — a Jersey Shore jobsite-services marketplace where local vetted vendors compete for your job and you pick the winner. Built for general contractors and site supervisors who don’t have time to chase three quotes. CTA: localjobs.advalorem.io. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

How New Jerseyans can show up for their neighbors — NJ 2-1-1's statewide volunteer database, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Jersey Cares, Senior Corps, NJ VOAD, American Red Cross, and FEMA CERT. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

NJ's landmark Environmental Justice Law, the January 2026 court victory that upheld it, 3,735 overburdened communities covering 5.4 million people, $596M in enforcement recoveries, and what families in Monmouth County can do with tools like EJMAP. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

NJ Food Security meets Climate Resilience — the state's Strategic Plan, the $30M FEED NJ grants, Fulfill NJ's emergency distribution network, and what Monmouth County families can do right now. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

Monmouth ACTS, Code Blue warming centers, Fulfill NJ, and Lunch Break Red Bank — the community organizations quietly holding families together through hunger, cold, and crisis. Who they serve, how they work, and how you can help. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

LIHEAP, USF, Lifeline, Weatherization, Comfort Partners, shutoff protections, and payment arrangements — every energy assistance program in New Jersey explained. Who qualifies, how to apply, and the June 30 deadline. Call 2-1-1 to start. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Love of Humanity, Inc.

NJ FamilyCare, SNAP, Summer EBT, WIC, veteran benefits, free tax prep, and more — a full guide to the programs most New Jersey families don't know they qualify for. One screening tool, ten minutes, thousands of dollars. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Val Kleyman and Love of Humanity, Inc.

From 70-million-year-old fossils at Big Brook Park to the Asbury Park Spring Disco, Sandy Hook's ancient lighthouse to Turkey Swamp camping — your complete guide to spring in Monmouth County. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Val Kleyman and Love of Humanity, Inc.

LIHEAP, USF, Fresh Start, NJ SHARES, Lifeline, Weatherization — a complete walkthrough of every energy assistance program available to Monmouth County families, including income limits and how to apply. Visit lovehumanity.charity for more. This episode is AI-generated content produced by Val Kleyman and Love of Humanity, Inc.