Jersey Celebrities

Bullied No More

September 13, 2011

13-year-old Dana Gaier, of Livingston, voiced the character of Edith in the animated hit Despicable Me. ...
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We chat with Gaslight Anthem front man Brian Fallon about his Jersey roots, his band's upcoming European tour, and "the Bruce thing" he has no desire to shake. ...
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Home Automation Boss

August 15, 2011

With 24 cameras, 14 televisions, 11 touch screens—and 10,000 feet of wiring connecting it all—TV’s Cake Boss has the ultimate in home automation in his North Jersey house....
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An established restauranteur from Little Silver helps spread the holiday cheer to those less fortunate. ...
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As a volunteer for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc., Sister Jane Frances Brady acts as a voice for the voiceless. ...
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After realizing few academic opportunities exist for inner city youth after high school, two successful businessmen offer them a leg up on furthering their education. ...
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The mother of an autistic son realizes there are few services for adults living with autism, and acts to change the status quo. ...
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A family breast-cancer diagnosis spurred two teens to action, and a charity was born. ...
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Imagination and determination characterize our 2011 Seeds of Hope honorees. ...
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Andrew McCarthy still acts and directs, but the Summit native has won new acclaim writing about his global travels....
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Dream Machines

July 11, 2011

Rob and Bob Ida have a passion for antique cars—and the skill to build new versions of rare collectibles from scratch. ...
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Searching for coins in the sand may not sound chic, but skill and patience make this hobby golden....
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Jerseyans Billy Van Zandt (brother of Steve) and Jane Milmore write and perform classic farce and old-fashioned shtick that have made them a stage and sitcom success story. ...
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A Q&A with Charles Liu, a professor of astrophysics whose The Handy Astronomy Answer Book is very popular among children. ...
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Closing a Chapter

June 13, 2011

Gay Talese didn’t want to leave his Ocean City home, but his wife gave him little choice. Now the famed writer bids a sad farewell to the Shore....
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If it’s a best-selling crime novel, the answer is probably Ridgewood’s Harlan Coben....
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Barbara Sinatra recounts her 22-year marriage to the Chairman of the Board in her new memoir Lady Blue Eyes: My Life With Frank Sinatra....
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Two sneaky baking burglars bring grandma's recipes to hungry residents of the Garden State....
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Tusk Love

May 9, 2011

A couple’s journey leads them inside the belly of Jersey’s favorite beast. ...
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Tending his fruit and vegetable garden, the author’s 90-year-old father—a locavore before the term existed—keeps old country ways alive. ...
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