Author: Maryrose Mullen

Maryrose Mullen is the Digital News Editor for New Jersey Monthly. After graduating from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Writing, she worked for various news publications throughout the Garden State. She loves the New York Giants, sandwiches and drag queens.

AddamsFest Returns to Haunt Westfield

October 10, 2019

The monthlong schedule of events draws fans from far and wide.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Exploring Manasquan: Americana at the Shore

May 23, 2019

The Monmouth County village is home to one of Jersey's most idyllic Main Streets.

Seen in: Jersey Shore

The Garden State’s Most Scenic Strolls

April 1, 2019

Want to get out and enjoy New Jersey without breaking a sweat? These walks are a step in the right direction.

Seen in: Outdoors

The Sopranos premiered on HBO on January 10, 1999. True to its New Jersey roots, it snuck up on America and left an indelible mark on pop culture and the TV landscape.

20th Anniversary of “The Sopranos”

January 8, 2019

Oh maron! Can you believe "The Sopranos" premiered on HBO twenty years ago? Here's an update on the most memorable characters and locations.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Celebrities

Mikie Sherrill at a rally in Livingston on Sunday.

NJ Dems Flip 4 House Seats; Menendez Wins

November 7, 2018

Mikie Sherrill, Tom Malinowski help Democrats retake control of the House.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Politics & Public Affairs

At the Great Oak Awards, from left: Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and CEO Paul Van Ostenbridge; NJ Sharing Network assistant director of transplant communications relations Jan C. Hynes; Marketsmith founder Monica C. Smith; Bank of America Senior VP Etta Denk; NJM publisher and editor in chief Kate Tomlinson; Catalyst honoree Ray Chambers; Prudential Financial VP of corporate giving Shané Harris; Berkeley College President Michael J. Smith; Provident Bank Foundation President Chris Martin; and Massey Quick Simon founding partner Les Quick.

Great Oak Awards Honor Exceptional Philanthropy

October 30, 2018

The Great Oak Awards recognize New Jersey businesses and individuals for their work on behalf of social and charitable causes and nonprofits.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Senator Cory Booker speaks at the "Linking Together: March to Save Our Care" Rally at the U.S. Capitol on June 28, 2017.

Bomb Sent to Sen. Cory Booker’s NJ Office

October 26, 2018

Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the suspicious mailings.

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The Jack Talk Thai mussels.

Whale Sighting in Manasquan: The Salty Whale & Guesthouse

October 24, 2018

The Salty Whale & Guesthouse has been fully refurbished and renamed by new owners. The Guesthouse is still in the works, but the restaurant features appealing wings, mussels in Thai green curry and coconut milk and a host of burgers and sandwiches. At dinner, there’s a bone-in pork chop for $26.

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From left: Clifford Brangwynne of Princeton; John Keene of Newark; and Allan Sly of Princeton.

Three New Jerseyans Win Genius Grants

October 5, 2018

Clifford Brangwynne, of Princeton, John Keene, of Newark, and Allan Sly, of Princeton, were named among the 2018 MacArthur Fellows.

Seen in: Just For the Web

The classic Surf Taco.

Hang 10: Surf Taco in Jackson

July 19, 2018

Surf Taco has 13 Jersey locations, but only the one in Jackson has a liquor license. The full bar, she says, stocks a number of craft beers on tap, and the seafood tacos are a smart choice.

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