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Chris Christie scored big in his first two years as governor, brushing aside opponents, pushing through pension reform, balancing two budgets and developing a huge national profile. The second half of his term is unlikely to look quite as easy.
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Christie Predictions: Their Meaninglessness Was Predictable
Now that our governor officially will not run for president in 2012, after speculation reached a fever pitch in the past week, we are left to wonder if there was ever any justification for predicting what he would do in the first place.
moreThese Days He Responds to Appetite Alarms
A retired captain for the Trenton Fire Department opens up a hot dog joint.
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Jersey Hosting Papal Choir Tour
The Choir of the Pope’s Diocese of Rome will perform at the Patriots Theater in Trenton, and the Community Theatre in Morristown this summer.
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Bieber Fever
June 24: Latest tween pop sensation Justin Bieber is not only cute as a button, he’s got pipes to match (well, at least until puberty hits).
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'Round The Clock Party
June 19-20: From the 4-year-old fingerpainters to more seasoned professionals, you can see the unique works of nearly 700 artists in Art All Night Trenton at the historic Roebling Wire Works factory building.
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Big Hair: Jersey Style
When I checked out Hairspray Tuesday night at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, I knew I was in for a great show. I already knew most of the songs (and dance moves), but what I didn’t realize was the number of talented New Jersey cast members who are adding their own style to the Broadway tour.
moreThe Original
A century ago, after crossing the Atlantic, pizza crossed the Hudson and established itself in Trenton as the tomato pie—and you can still get the real deal.
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Trenton's Big Moment
225 years ago, New Jersey’s modern-day capital served
as America’s seat of government.
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New Faces NJ: Timmy Waldron
The title of Timmy Waldron’s first book, World Takes, was inspired by the slogan “Trenton Makes, the World Takes.” In this collection of short stories, the Ewing native weaves absurd situations, disturbed characters, and dark humor into a real page turner.
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Great Places to Work: New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company
“You have to have the ‘service gene’ to work here,” says spokesperson Pat Breslin. NJMIC, the state’s largest personal auto insurer, creates an atmosphere of service by first taking care of its employees’ needs.
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The Kid Who Would Be King
A fifth grade student at P.J. Hill Elementary School in Trenton prepares for the bright lights of Broadway...where he'll star as Young Simba in The Lion King.
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Play Ball! (Ugandan Style)
Kawanguzi Ashraq is an 11-year-old shortstop, so it’s no surprise that Derek Jeter is his favorite baseball player. What is unusual is that Ashraq, who lives in Uganda, plays baseball at all.
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Treasure Hunter
Not everybody gets as enthusiastic about old books as John Shaw.
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Industrial Strength
Despite the real estate slump—or perhaps because of it—factory-to-residential conversions are on the rise statewide.
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North/South Skirmishes
A film tries to draw the line between North and South Jersey.
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Pride of Place
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects, the organization’s New Jersey chapter has selected the 150 best buildings and places in the state. Here are a few of the most notable, from a Gothic basilica to a funky old burger joint.
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Best of Jersey
We in the Garden State need to start demanding more. Here are a bunch who deliver.
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Urban Oasis
Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Heights, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, features curving streets, unique homes, and people who lovingly restore them.
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Only in New Jersey: Power Corrupts
“Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
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Follow the Leader
Christine Todd Whitman
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Perfect Togetha
Thomas H. Kean
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Executive Clout
Constitution of 1947
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Seriously Funny
Brendan T. Byrne
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