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The Winners of New Jersey Monthly and Unique Photo’s 2023 Cover Search Contest
See the stunning results of our annual search for local photographers' best images.

Taxidermy Isn’t Dead! And For These NJ Women, It’s Cooler Than Ever Before
This curious subculture has evolved from deer heads in hunting lodges to more artistic oddities that are often playful, sometimes creepy and frequently beautiful.

’60s Girl-Group Members Reflect on Jersey Roots, Barrier-Breaking Musical Moments
The Shirelles' Beverly Lee and the Angels' Peggy Santiglia Ricker also shared their stories in But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, a recently released oral history.

Radio Station in Montclair Has Played the Same Boyz II Men Song Every Day for 13 Years
Tune your car radio to 91.9 FM on a specific section of Valley Road, and you're guaranteed to hear "I'll Make Love to You."
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