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October 16, 2019

Ramblin’ Around: Jersey Events this Weekend

In the fall there are plenty of weekend festivals. It seems like the third weekend of October are always full of great events. There are three specific festivals I would like to share with you. The Feast of St. Gerard: Saint Lucy’s Church on Seventh Avenue in Newark is the home of the National Shrine… Continue reading

Essex County, History, Morris County, New Jersey

Chester, Essex County, Morris County, New Jersey, Pirates, Seton Hall, St. Lucy’s Church
September 11, 2019

9-11: Our Responsibility to the Next Generation

It seems each generation had a moment solidified in time. Continue reading

Essex County, New Jersey, Preservation

9-11, New Jersey
May 25, 2019

Jersey Music and Down the Shore: Perfect Together

As it is now Memorial Day Weekend and many of us head down the shore, we often can’t help but think of our youth. Our first car, driving down after prom, windows open, and music blasting. We have great pride in this state; especially pride for our music. Whether you come from the era of… Continue reading

Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey

Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Calliope, carousel, Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, Jersey Shore, Music, New Jersey, South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
July 4, 2017

“Down the Shore” – Part Four in a Series

My final post in my “Down the Shore” series is about the small beach community of Wildwood Crest. Noted for its independently owned “Doo Wop” motels with names like the Jolly Roger, Tangiers, and Blue Marlin of the mid twentieth century, The Crest is a favorite destination spot for families. Wildwood Crest came into existence… Continue reading

Cape May County, Exploring, History, New Jersey

beach, Doo Wop motels, New Jersey, skee-ball, Wildwood Crest
March 23, 2017

Get Ready for Fishing Season!

As the latest round of snow slowly melts away and we officially enter spring, that means one thing for anglers in New Jersey – fishing season! Waters that are stocked by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife are now officially closed to fishing until April 8th, 8:00 a.m. It is incredibly important to… Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

fishing season, fly fishing, nature, New Jersey, NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Paulinskill River
November 24, 2016

New Jersey and the Cranberry

As I have always said, New Jersey has many things to offer. One wonderful taste of Jersey is the cranberry. New Jersey is the third largest cranberry producer in the nation, behind Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Agricultural cooperative, Ocean Spray, was founded by three growers in 1930, two from Massachusetts and one from New Jersey. Ocean… Continue reading

Food, History, Pine Barrens

cranberries, New Jersey, Ocean Spray, Pine Barrens, Thanksgiving
September 25, 2016

Going Home: Seton Hall Weekend

In September around the country, colleges have their own versions of “Parent’s Weekend” to show off the best of their schools. This weekend was Seton Hall’s turn. When I received the announcement about all that would take place on the campus, I felt a longing to take a ride to visit my college home. My… Continue reading

Essex County, Festivals, History, Jersey Icon

New Jersey, Seton Hall, South Orange
April 23, 2016

Protecting the Great Notch Inn

Little did I know as a child, supporting a small business is an important part of keeping alive a community and contributing to what continues to be the history of New Jersey. Continue reading

History, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Passaic County

Great Notch Inn, Little Falls, New Jersey, New Jersey history
March 13, 2016

Proud to be a Pirate

I went to college at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. My freshman year was when the team went to the NCAA Championship. The team didn’t win, but they really gave a great effort. Now in the interest of full disclosure, I hate basketball. Actually, I hate when schools (high school or college)… Continue reading

Essex County, Jersey Icon

New Jersey, Seton Hall, South Orange
February 29, 2016

Injured peregrine falcon released into wild

For those of you not familiar, the peregrine falcon is making a great comeback in New Jersey. Continue reading

Conservation, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Uncategorized

Millington, New Jersey, Raptor Trust, Spruce Run Reservoir