Jersey Living
Welcome Aboard: Commuting on the Hoboken Ferry
January 6, 2016
For almost 90 years, ferries would remain the only way to traverse the Hudson....
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A List of Past Seeds of Hope Judges
January 5, 2016
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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Down on the Corner: The Neighborhood Pharmacy
January 4, 2016
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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Terminal Case: The End of Volunteer First Aid
December 16, 2015
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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Connecting with PB&J: Food For Thoughts Cards
December 11, 2015
The greeting card company Food for Thoughts understands the importance of giving back....
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Rapt Attention: Healing Birds at The Raptor Trust
December 8, 2015
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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Jersey’s Frank: Sinatra at 100
December 1, 2015
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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Page by Page: Behrman House in Springfield
November 20, 2015
The Behrman Family has served the needs of the Jewish community for almost a century....
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A Hiking We Will Go: Exploring Jersey’s Trails
November 18, 2015
Hundreds of miles of hiking await you. ...
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Shared Stories of Disaster Survived
November 16, 2015
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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Concrete Idea: Edison’s Failure Finds New Life
November 13, 2015
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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No Worries: Camp Nejeda is a Haven for Kids with Diabetes
November 4, 2015
At Camp Nejeda, kids with type 1 diabetes can just be kids....
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