Arts & Entertainment
Chelsea Handler Gets Real About Growing Up in Livingston and Why NJ Made Her a ‘Hustler’
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Kelsey Grammer Recalls His NJ Youth and Makes Peace With His Sister’s Brutal Death
The legendary Cheers and Frasier actor's latest book, Karen: A Brother Remembers, is out now.

Acclaimed Artist Mickalene Thomas Finds Inspiration in Her Camden Roots
Multimedia artist Mickalene Thomas talks about her hometown, honoring women, anchoring legacy, and making art for everyone.

Why New Jersey Loves James Gandolfini—and Tony Soprano—So Much
Like the character he played in The Sopranos, Gandolfini’s roots were in Italian-American New Jersey.
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