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Mike Sorrentino
Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino gets candid about everything from his drug addiction to his time in prison to his relationship with his wife, Lauren....
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Professor and author Lauren Grodstein
The idea for Grodstein's fifth novel, We Must Not Think of Ourselves, began when she visited the Jewish Historical Institute....
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Andrew Mercado
"Cooking and socializing are inseparable," says chef Andrew Mercado....
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Book cover of "How We Age" by Coleen T. Murphy
Coleen T. Murphy, author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity, is "fascinated" by the genetic and biochemical elements behind longevity and aging....
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Collage of books by New Jersey authors or about New Jersey stories
Captivating novels and nonfiction volumes by Jersey authors—or about Jersey stories—for all the bibliophiles on your list....
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The pocket-sized relic is a portrait of his younger self, as well as of the journalism industry nearly half a century ago....
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Wild turkey
The elusive bird endeared himself to locals as he caused mile-long traffic jams and evaded officials for weeks. He was finally relocated to Wharton State Forest....
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Slices of Fogo de Chão steak on cutting board
Plus: A unique CBD cafe comes to Hackensack, and Riverton receives a new brewery. ...
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Cover of New Jersey Monthly's December 2023 issue
See the stunning results of our annual search for local photographers' best images....
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A giant Christmas tree in a Sussex County home
Four generations of family—and lots of shih tzus—look forward to a super-festive celebration each year....
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The Thanksgiving Day Sandwich at Hinck’s Turkey Farm in Manasquan
Hinck’s Turkey Farm in Manasquan has been raising birds for 85 years....
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Political illustration depicting Democrat and Republican symbols
Middle-of-the-road, common-sense politics in New Jersey have been taken over by the far left and the far right....
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Meximodo in Metuchen
Plus: A fast-casual soul-food restaurant expands to Montclair, and Mount Laurel opens a Korean-American fusion spot....
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Cranberry bog
It's an unexpected way to cut through all the turkey, gravy and decadent sides....
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Tommy DeVito
"My mom still makes my bed," says the 25-year-old rookie. ...
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Light show at Diggerland USA
Enjoy some festive fun this season....
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Parkside Social in Verona decked out for the holiday season.
Customers clamor each year to enjoy these pop-up bars' whimsical drink specials and gloriously kitschy decorations....
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Tammy Murphy
Murphy cited her work on infant mortality and climate change....
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Table of Thanksgiving food
Don't feel like cooking this year? These New Jersey restaurants have you covered....
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