Jersey Living

For almost 90 years, ferries would remain the only way to traverse the Hudson....
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Here is a list of past judges of our annual Seeds of Hope awards....
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Here is our list of past Seeds of Hope honorees and the organizations for which they volunteer. ...
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How the South Jersey city revolutionized entertainment by becoming the birthplace of commercially viable TV....
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Jazz was a fixture of clubs throughout Newark and Asbury Park, where greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday plied their trade....
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Once known as Little Las Vegas, Wildwood was home to many music firsts, including the performance of the first rock 'n' roll song....
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The town pharmacy once served as a gathering place for communities, where patrons could grab a malted milkshake, the latest comic book or any number of household essentials....
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The Baby Boom after World War II gave New Jersey an unprecedented opportunity for construction and growth, shaping the state for decades to come....
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Avato’s Department Store in Clifton was a place of elegance and style that kept customers happy for over 70 years. It was also my grandmother's shop. ...
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Has New Jersey’s long-standing tradition of volunteer first aid reached the end of its life span?...
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Bill Maher: Jersey Rules

December 14, 2015

Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher talks his River Vale childhood, why Jersey breeds so many entertainers, and Christie's shot at the presidency (hint: slim)....
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The greeting card company Food for Thoughts understands the importance of giving back....
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Len Soucy made a mission of rehabilitating injured birds. Now his son has risen to the task at the Raptor Trust....
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How a strong-willed mom, a few lucky breaks and some (shall we say) influential friends turned a skinny kid from Hoboken into an international legend....
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Good News About Bad News

November 23, 2015

A non-profit teaches doctors the art of breaking bad news with compassion....
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The Behrman Family has served the needs of the Jewish community for almost a century....
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Hundreds of miles of hiking await you. ...
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A Mendham woman and plane crash survivor recounts her story, as well as the tales of others, in her book, "Bracing For Impact."...
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Not all of Thomas Edison's 1,093 patents were successful. Case in point: the concrete house. But this Montclair family is happy to make it their own....
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At Camp Nejeda, kids with type 1 diabetes can just be kids....
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