Author: Alicia Staffa
Great Places to Work: Becton, Dickinson and Company
August 11, 2009
For associates at Becton, Dickinson, the focus is not on what they can get from the company, but what they can give to others by working for the company.
Seen in: Jersey Living
Hot Wheels
July 13, 2009
A hot-rod meet in South Jersey brings together generations of gearheads. In elbow grease they trust.
Seen in: Jersey Living
Anchorwoman Brenda Blackmon has covered the big stories—and along the way made history of her own.
Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living
A Baking Bunch on Reality TV
June 8, 2009
"Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro talks (bake) shop.
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Dancing for a Cause
May 7, 2009
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.
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Not Your Average Joe
April 13, 2009
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.
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Big Night with Lil Wayne
March 20, 2009
Some days you just get lucky. Yesterday, when tickets for the Lil Wayne concert fell in my lap, was one of those days.
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New Faces NJ: The Gaslight Anthem
February 18, 2009
With a unique sound and inspiring lyrics, New Jersey’s The Gaslight Anthem is gaining momentum—and fast.
Seen in: Jersey Living, New Faces NJ
Walking the Waterfront
February 13, 2009
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:
Seen in: Jersey Living, Outdoors
Welcome to the Pub
February 11, 2009
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.
Seen in: Jersey Living