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.

Iron Room Wins Best Whiskey Bar Poll

October 31, 2017

The Atlantic City bar topped the Best Whiskey Bar poll, sponsored by The Balvenie.

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6 Scary Stories to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

October 25, 2017

Still need Halloween plans? Check out these six spooky events! (And one not-so-spooky one.)

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Downtown South Orange boasts shops, restaurants and entertainment.

South Orange Wins Hot Town Showdown

September 26, 2017

After four weeks of voting, the Essex County Community came out on top of our Hot Town Showdown, presented by Kings Food Market.

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Representatives of the winning companies and event supporters at the 2017 Great Oak Awards, front, from left : Theresa Richardson (WithumSmith+Brown), Jennifer Farrington (BD), Drew Polin (OpDecision), Kate Tomlinson (New Jersey Monthly), Michele Siekerka (NJ Business & Industry Association), Adam Schnitzler (the S3 Agency), Brent Ashton (Ernst & Young), David Silverstrom (the Silverstrom Group) and Brenda Liss (Riker Danzig). Rear, from left: Michael J. Smith (Berkeley College), Joyce Buford (Allstate), Sylvia Lasalandra Frodella (H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar), Karen Escobedo (New Jersey Natural Gas), Joe Visaggio (Novartis Pharmaceuticals), Patrick L. Ryan (First Bank), Matt Powers (Uber), Kelly Bonventre (NJ Sharing Network), Michael Campbell (Columbia Bank) and Laura Lampron (Nisivoccia).

Jersey Companies Give Back at the Great Oak Awards

September 14, 2017

The Great Oak Awards honor businesses with strong Jersey roots and a deep commitment to charitable institutions and social causes.

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Lillie McCurdy, 4, of Jackson enjoys the show.

Tipping the Scales at Asbury Park’s Promenade of Mermaids

August 10, 2017

At Asbury Park’s annual Promenade of Mermaids, the costumes are fin-spirational.

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Casino Pier is Top Jersey Shore Attraction

June 27, 2017

Seaside Heights funpark wins New Jersey Monthly's Shore Attraction Shootout.

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Primary Election Round-Up: Murphy, Guadagno Win Party Nominations

June 7, 2017

Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Kim Guadagno will square off in the gubernatorial election this November.

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19 Tips For a Great (And Safe!) Day at the Beach

May 24, 2017

Want to make the most of your trip to the Jersey Shore? Check out these helpful ideas from our beach-loving staff.

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Reporter Joanna Buffum, right, points west toward Hackettstown from the heights of the Highland Trail through Allamuchy State Park.

The Ultimate NJ Hiking Guide

April 3, 2017

The Garden State is teeming with trails. We've picked 36 of our favorites in North, Central and South Jersey. Go on, take a hike.

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Kilkenny House in Cranford prevailed over 29 other contenders in New Jersey Monthly’s recent Best Irish Pub poll sponsored by Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. Kilkenny’s owner Barry O’Donovan, right, accepts congratulations from New Jersey Monthly editor Ken Schlager, left, and Tullamore Dew brand ambassador Peter Crowley. Kilkenny House has been a Cranford favorite since opening in 2008.

Kilkenny House Named Best Irish Pub in New Jersey

March 30, 2017

Kilkenny House in Cranford prevailed over 29 other contenders in our Best Irish Pub Poll, sponsored by Tullamore Dew.

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