New Jersey
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A Community Christmas Story
“And to know who needs help, You need only just ask.” ~Trans Siberian Orchestra Just about everyone loves their “old neighborhood” where they grew up. A lot of people in Jersey stay in that neighborhood their entire lives. Now, thanks to social media, even if we move away physically, we can still stay close to… Continue reading
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Paterson’s and Newark’s West Side
“When you’re a Jet, You’re a Jet all the way. From your first cigarette, To your last dyin’ day.“ My favorite Broadway show, hands down, is West Side Story. The show that put Stephen Sondheim on the map has transcended time. I remember watching the movie for the first time in middle school during general… Continue reading
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Learning the History of the Lenni Lenape
When I was in fourth grade the entire year focused on New Jersey history. As much as I disliked Mrs. Stackfleth, I will say she was great at teaching the history of the Garden State. We spent a great deal of time learning about the Lenni Lenape, whose traditional territory spanned what is now eastern… Continue reading
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Hoffa & Jersey: Perfect Together
“New Jersey and you… perfect together.” ~Governor Tom Kean I remember seeing that commercial often growing up. It was a wonderful sentiment. Unfortunately, it turned into the tail end of a lot of jokes. From taxes to traffic, Jersey was perfect with a lot of things. Includes Jimmy Hoffa. I grew up hearing the rumor… Continue reading
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World War I Ended 100 Years ago… In New Jersey?
While many believe “the war to end all wars” ended in 1918 when the Armistice took place, technically the United States did not formally end World War I until 1921. Where did it end you might ask? You guessed it, New Jersey. Allow me to explain. The United States entered the Great War in April… Continue reading
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Shop Local for the Holidays
As much as I tried to deny it, the summer is long gone. Now that the clocks have changed and it is dark before you get out of work, everyone has turned their attention to the holidays. The problem this year, however, is the ongoing supply chain issue. Cargo ships wait out in the Atlantic… Continue reading
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Cumberland County Farmland Preserved
I am happy to share the following announcement from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation: Daniel DeTullio bought his farm along the Cohansey River in Cumberland County in 1987 because of its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. He and his wife, Raquel, just preserved the nearly 30-acre property to protect it from future development. “It’s so… Continue reading
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Italian Heritage in New Jersey: You!
For my last post for Italian Heritage Month, I felt I needed to highlight a very important person that is part of Italian heritage in New Jersey: you! And when I say you, I mean the collective you; the Italian-American community in New Jersey. All month I’ve shared stories of amazing New Jerseyans of our… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 