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Poet Joyce Kilmer: Rooted in Mahwah

By New Jersey Monthly | July 25, 2013
Unraveling poet Joyce Kilmer's inspiration, 100 years after the publication of "Trees," his most famous work....
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fun. Fun. FUN

By New Jersey Monthly | July 18, 2013
The multiple Grammy-winning band fun. (the period is part of the name) might be based in New York, but Jersey blood flows in its veins, thanks to lead guitarist Jack Antonoff....
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Pesce Out of Water: Rustic Italian Food in Spring Lake

By New Jersey Monthly | June 11, 2013
He’s effusive, joyously Italian and talks with his hands. Cosimo Maolini stands out in preppy Spring Lake, yet somehow fits in....
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The Contender: Barbara Buono Aims To Oust Chris Christie

By New Jersey Monthly | April 8, 2013
Meet liberal Democrat Barbara Buono, the long-shot who says her concern for your pocketbook is her slingshot to unseat Chris Christie this fall....
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New Faces NJ: Owel

By New Jersey Monthly | April 3, 2013
Local band issues debut album, targets Jersey audience....
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Homecoming Queen: Local Talent At WrestleMania

By New Jersey Monthly | March 11, 2013
Jersey Girl April Mendez brings her vengeful alter ego to WrestleMania at MetLife Stadium this month. ...
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King Of Fantasy: George R.R. Martin

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As HBO’s Game of Thrones heads for a third season, its creator recalls the Bayonne boyhood that fired his vivid imagination....
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80 Candles for Newark’s Literary Giant Philip Roth

By New Jersey Monthly | February 20, 2013
An international parade of scholars will be out in force to celebrate literary giant Philip Roth's 80th birthday. ...
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When Newark Native Philip Roth Turns 80 This Month With An International Parade of Scholars Will Be There To Celebrate...
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2013 Seeds of Hope

By New Jersey Monthly | February 11, 2013
Please help us find the most dedicated volunteers in the state. Seeds of Hope honors extraordinary individuals who give their time to help a worthy cause. We're looking for the people who make a difference, from the fundraisers to the in-the-trenches volunteers....
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Bitter memories aside, Eddie Brigati, singer of the hitmaking ’60s group the Rascals, is stoked to be back on stage with his mates, thanks to a boost from Steve Van Zandt. ...
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Zach Braff: Off to See the Wizard

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These days, Zach Braff splits his time between Los Angeles and New York, but the actor is forever linked to New Jersey thanks to his starring role in the 2004 cult classic, Garden State, which he also wrote and directed....
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Double Victory: Jersey’s Tuskegee Airmen

By New Jersey Monthly | January 18, 2013
During World War II, New Jersey’s Tuskegee Airmen fought battles at home, as well as over Europe....
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Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, whose husband is the famed senator, wants to "put a face with the laws" in her portraits of Congressional lawmakers. ...
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A National Hot Rod Association Champion with South Jersey roots becomes the first African-American to earn such honors. ...
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Oil Baron: Jersey-Made Extra Virgin Olive Oil

By New Jersey Monthly | December 11, 2012
Extra-virgin olive oil was all but unknown in America when John J. Profaci started Colavita USA in 1978. Now “EVOO” is on everyone’s lips, not to mention their salads and skillets. ...
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Shedding Light on Autism in Ghana

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A group of New Jersey mothers work to raise awareness about Autism in Ghana. ...
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2012 Family Business Awards

By New Jersey Monthly | October 22, 2012
Each year, the Family Business Awards honor the most outstanding family-owned enterprises in New Jersey. ...
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20 Years of Honoring NJ Family Businesses

By New Jersey Monthly | October 17, 2012
A look back at past winners....
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Family Business Awards Winner: Mrs. G TV And Appliance

By New Jersey Monthly | October 16, 2012
After three generations, their appliance business keeps humming along....
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