Chesler, Caren
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The owner of seven restaurants, four in Asbury Park,
Marilyn Schlossbach is a canny businesswoman with a passion for surfing—and helping the less fortunate.
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Brownouts Loom as Demand Outpaces Supply
Brownouts could loom for New Jersey as our growing demand outpaces the existing supply.
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Preparing for Life on the Outside
Talbot Hall, a former U.S. Steel facility in Kearny, now serves as one of New Jersey's two inmate assessment centers run by Community Education Centers Inc.
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Ready For Re-Entry?
The state is sending more of its prisoners to low-security halfway houses. Some fear there are dangerous criminals in the mix.
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Where Time Stands Still
Ocean Grove’s tent city is a place Mary Poppins could call home.
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A Seaside Gem Sparkles Again
After years of decline, Long Branch has reclaimed its place as a top Jersey Shore destination—but not without controversy.
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In It Together
Sharing municipal services can save towns money,
so why are aren’t more taking the plunge?
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Power Play
Ex-ironworker Stephen Sweeney is suddenly the state’s top Democrat. What’s next?
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Badge Of Honor
Tattoos were once largely private things. Now they are turning up in highly visible places—like the neck and hands. Even some hard-core tattoo wearers say that’s a no-no.
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Shore Things: Asbury Park
Good times can be found at places new and old in Asbury Park this summer.
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Greetings From Asbury Park (Again)
Amid economic slowdown, a legendary Shore town awaits the fruits of redevelopment.
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Can the GOP Prevail?
Despite the usual baggage, New Jersey’s Republicans
see signs of hope for this year’s elections.
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