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Ocean City Was Sick of Greedy Seagulls. Their Eccentric Fix? A Fleet of Raptors

A team of bird handlers releases trained falcons, hawks and, occasionally, an eagle owl into the Ocean City sky to scare seagulls back to their natural habitats.

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With his humble, retro style, uber-calm Jamie Ding won 31 straight "Jeopardy!" shows, $882,605 in winnings, national headlines and a fan in Governor Mikie Sherrill. 
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Four Jersey Breweries Won Big at 2026 World Beer Cup; More Dining News

Plus: Novino Ristorante in Mahwah reopens after a fire-induced closure, while a popular Livingston bakery announces an expansion.

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Bold Indian Fusion Meets Instagram-Worthy Flair at Thumkaa Bar & Kitchen in Jamesburg

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Exclusive: Bruce Springsteen Opens Up About His New Center for American Music

The Boss speaks with New Jersey Monthly about his initial hesitation over a massive namesake building, warming to the idea of a wide-ranging educational hub, and the poignant initiatives that make this new institution so "satisfying."
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