New Jersey
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Were You Rattled Today?
New Jersey experienced something that hasn’t happened in over a century. A strong earthquake. Needless to say, it left many, including me, rattled. However, if you watched the local news, you would’ve thought it happened in New York. I know, you’re shocked. For the record, here are the facts: So as usual, even though the… Continue reading
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Looking for Cherry Trees? Check out Branch Brook Park!
For the most part, I like New 12 New Jersey. However, this morning during their “Close to Home” program, they were showing off cherry blossom trees and boasting how New York City is the place to go to check them out this spring. Ahem, I’ll put this as nicely as possible for a Jersey Girl.… Continue reading
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It’s Spring – Time to Get Out!
We finally had a few nice days in a row, so it was time to actually leave the house for more than just food shopping and take in some fresh air. So hubby and I decided to check out a spot that is new to us as a possible fishing spot. Well, we weren’t the… Continue reading
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Exhibition of Religious Relics
Tomorrow the faithful will have a unique opportunity at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Montclair. A variety of religious relics will be on display from noon until 7pm at Capozzelli Hall at 94 Pine Street. The event will be hosted by Joseph Santoro, who is the Order of the International Crusade for Holy Relics’… Continue reading
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Newark Academy Makes Ellington Proud
Nothing makes me happier than seeing a school system’s music department thrive. And they are certainly thriving at Newark Academy. The Academy’s jazz band, Chameleon, made the cut as one of only 15 finalists throughout the United States to perform at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. The ensemble will compete… Continue reading
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In Memory of Sheriff Richard Berdnik
Stop what you are doing. If you aren’t driving, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Take another deep breath. Pause. Today, Sheriff Richard Berdnik, a decorated and highly respected officer, took his own life. It is a tremendous loss to his family, his fellow officers, and his community. The Clifton Police Department has… Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and his Connection to Camden
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. When many think of Martin Luther King, Jr., they often think of his childhood in… Continue reading
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12/26/1776: A Bad Day for the Hessians
As I have said over and over again, we New Jerseyans are made of tough stock. People from other states just don’t get where that “Jersey attitude” originated. Many feel it comes from our immigrant roots and their willingness to go it alone and persevere. Well, that is part of it, however, it really goes… Continue reading
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Happy 236 New Jersey!
Today is an important day in American history. In 1787, New Jersey ratified the U.S. Constitution and became the third state, following Delaware and Pennsylvania. “Now be it known, that we, the delegates of the state of New Jersey, chosen by the people thereof, for the purpose aforesaid, having maturely deliberated on and considered the… Continue reading
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