NJ Celebrities

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Battled Darkness, Then Found Light With His Wife and Kids in NJ

Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino gets candid about everything from his drug addiction to his time in prison to his relationship with his wife, Lauren.

By | April 5, 2022

Laura Benanti’s Jersey Roots Inspired Her Confidence and Passion

The Tony-winning actress grew up in Kinnelon and now lives in Montclair with her family.

How Danny Clinch Captures the Soul of Music in His Photography and Festival

Clinch and his Transparent staff have been preparing for this year's Sea Hear Now Festival, which takes place September 16-17.

MSNBC Anchor Stephanie Ruhle Has ‘Jersey Hustle’

Stephanie Ruhle, anchor of The 11th Hour, works hard during the week but on summer weekends kicks back with her family on Long Beach Island.

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Todd Frazier became a star in Cincinnati, but he never strays far from his Jersey roots. In February, he participated in a baseball clinic for kids in Englishtown.

Slugger Todd Frazier Gets in the Swing of Things

By David Caldwell | April 1, 2016

Baseball heavy hitter (and Toms River hero) Todd Frazier is changing uniforms, but that won’t alter his Jersey attitude....
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Princeton football star Chuck Dibilio is competing again after a stroke, albeit not on the gridiron.

Down But Not Out

By Paul Franklin | March 25, 2016

Four years have passed since a stroke ended Chuck Dibilio’s football career. He has moved on—to a new sport and a positive attitude....
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Allen Bari put his winnings from high-stake poker into launching and running a cooking school in Hoboken.

Table Stakes: Hudson Table’s Allen Bari

By Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco | March 15, 2016

Allen Bari knows his way around tables—including the green felt kind....
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Charlie Horner amid the archive of recordings, documents and photos he and his wife maintain to preserve the "classic urban harmony" they love.

A Collector of Songs—and Stories

By Kevin Coyne | March 10, 2016

Archivist Charlie Horner reveals the hidden history of Asbury Park’s long-lost R&B and jazz scene....
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Jimmi Simpson doesn't blame his Jersey background for a tendancy to land twisted roles. "Hackettstown had everything," says the actor.

Jimmi Simpson, Hollywood’s Favorite Creep

By Melinda Newman | March 1, 2016

Jimmi Simpson, star of SundanceTV's upcoming Hap and Leonard, recalls his "really great" Hackettstown upbringing and "Jersey Style" barbecues....
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Forgotten Tales From Jersey’s Past—In a Can

By Maryrose Mullen |

Forgotten Boardwalk founder Jamie Queli draws from Jersey folklore to craft her unique brews....
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Women Who Brew, Changing the Face of Beer

By Tara Nurin |

A growing number of determined, multitasking females are making their mark on the traditionally male-dominated beer scene. ...
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Author V.C. Chickering loves the sense of humor she sees in Jersey women.

Funny Girl: V.C. Chickering’s Nookietown

By Lauren Payne | February 24, 2016

A new book, Nookietown, sheds a light on what goes on behind closed doors in suburbia....
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Noelle Skodzinski, co-founder and editor of Cannabis Business Times.

Noelle Skodzinski: Reefer Writer

By Joanna Buffum | February 23, 2016

Co-founder and editor of the Cannabis Business Times, Noelle Skodzinski talks about the chances of legalizing marijuana in New Jersey....
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Olypia Dukakis was 56 when she won her Oscar for Moonstruck almost three decades ago. The victory opened the doors to juicy roles and new challenges.

Olympia Dukakis Recounts Her Storied Life

By Jacqueline Mroz | February 15, 2016

At 84, actress Olympia Dukakis is still charming, witty and hard-working. ...
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Terrie Carr, left, and fellow WDHA deejay Curtis Kay are familiar voices to North Jersey rock fans.

For WDHA, The Song Remains the Same

By Joe Strupp | February 8, 2016

After 35 years, WDHA sticks to its rock ‘n’ roll guns....
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Becky Quick: Quick Study

By Tammy La Gorce | January 26, 2016

CNBC's Becky Quick on her show's 20th anniversary, moderating the Republican debate in October and how her experience gave her a thick skin....
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Deputy director Steven Gutkin, left, and director Chris Rodriguez run the OHSP, focused on prevention and response.

On the Frontline in the Fight Against Cyberterrorism

By Breanne McCarthy | January 19, 2016

Tips on possible terror threats come under scrutiny at NJ’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. ...
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Courting Danger: Actress Christina Jackson

By Melinda Newman | January 18, 2016

The Newark-born actress credits a teacher with showing her the possibilities of the acting world....
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Republican presidential debate moderator Neil Cavuto.

Neil Cavuto: Moderating Master

By Maryrose Mullen | January 14, 2016

Republican Presidential debate moderator Neil Cavuto talks about his thorough debate preparation, avoiding "gotcha" questions and Governor Christie's "relentless" campaign strategy....
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Charlie Puth, pop music's hot new talent, once beatboxed through Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School's halls.

Charlie Puth, Rumson’s Pop Prodigy

By Joanna Buffum | January 12, 2016

As a child, Charlie Puth heard music in the air. Now fans are filling the air with his music....
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Juno, owned by Mrs. Charles Mapes, jumps to the command of her owner's 16-year-old daughter, Judy, after the dog's turn in the ring at the Morris-Essex Kennel Show in June 1955.

The Morris-Essex Kennel Show, The Show of Shows

By Sharon Hazard | January 8, 2016

In the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, the Morris-Essex Kennel Show was said to be the world’s largest and richest one-day sporting event....
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