NJ Celebrities
At CBS, Nate Burleson Fulfills a Dream That’s Bigger Than Football
New Jersey resident Nate Burleson spent 11 years in the NFL. Now he’s enjoying a meteoric broadcasting career that’s transcended sports.
The Gaslight Anthem’s Reunion Comes With Great Expectations
After a years-long hiatus, the New Brunswick band announced a reunion in March. Now they're gearing up for a Jersey concert—and a brand-new album.
‘Clerks’ Director Kevin Smith Returns to a Jersey Shore State of Mind
The Red Bank native proves the Garden State is not just a quick stop. He's back to launch a film house and reboot his cult-classic film.
Parkway Rest Stop, Renamed for Celia Cruz, Prompts a Ride Down Memory Lane
For a writer whose late mother adored the barrier-breaking Queen of Salsa, the Forked River service area serves as a poignant link to the past.
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Camden native Tasha Smith prepares for a lead role in a new series based on a popular Tyler Perry movie franchise. ...
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Author Mary Higgins Clark’s stellar career began with three simple questions. ...
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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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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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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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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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