Making Her Own News
Anchorwoman Brenda Blackmon has covered the big stories—and along the way made history of her own.
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Dancing for a Cause
Always a fan of hip-hop music, I joined a crowd of upbeat teenagers at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, to watch local dance crews showcase their talent.
Not Your Average Joe
Joe Pope has his first starring role in a movie—sharing the marquee with James Gandolfini, no less—but he still hasn’t given up his day job.
Big Night with Lil Wayne
Some days you just get lucky. Yesterday, when tickets for the Lil Wayne concert fell in my lap, was one of those days.
New Faces NJ: The Gaslight Anthem
With a unique sound and inspiring lyrics, New Jersey’s The Gaslight Anthem is gaining momentum—and fast.
Walking the Waterfront
The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is an eighteen-and-a-half-mile route along the Gold Coast connecting New Jersey towns from the George Washington Bridge to the Bayonne Bridge. Not yet completed, the trail features marvelous views of the New York City skyline. The following attractions are located on or near the Walkway:
Welcome to the Pub
It all began when muralist Traci Burns asked her husband, Chris, what he wanted for Christmas. His request? A mural of an Irish pub on the dining room wall of their Springfield home.
Mongolia A-Go-Go
The starting point is London, England. The destination is Ulan Bator, Mongolia. The goal is to raise money for charity and go on the adventure of a lifetime.
Help From the Home Front
Christine Truhe’s son, Michael Aros-Truhe, a specialist in the Army, shipped out to Iraq in 2004. The Summit woman recognized right away she was going to need support.
Pet Project
ayna agarwal is not your average teenager. At 16, agarwal is the international outreach coordinator for the Teen Advisory Board of the United States Humane Society and has started two organizations of her own.
Painting Pets
Portrait artists Kathryn Eddy and Pinky Adubato like to meet their subjects before they create artistic representations of pets.
Trending Stories
George Clooney Seen Filming New Movie in Montclair
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The 50 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.
Westfield Street Named the ‘Trick-or-Treatiest’ in America
Westfield has long embraced its spooky side, but now one of its streets has earned official national bragging rights.