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Melanie, NJ Folk Singer, Woodstock Performer, Dies At 76
Melanie, a folk singer-songwriter whose music took her from the Jersey Shore to international success in the 70's, has died at 76 years old.
Melanie Safka died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to a Facebook post by her family. A cause of death was not given. The Long Branch native was born on Monday, Feb. 3, 1947, her IMDb page said.
Her children called her a powerful performer and loving parent.
"She was one of the most talented, strong, and passionate women of the era and every word she wrote, every note she sang reflected that," Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred said.
"Our world is …
Chuck E. Cheese Considering Bankruptcy, May Shutter, Reports Say
The future of Chuck E. Cheese is up in the air after its parent organization acquired nearly $1 billion in debt due to the COVID-10 pandemic, reports say.
The children’s food and entertainment center chain’s owner, CEC Entertainment, is asking lenders for a loan of $200 million to stay in business, People.com reports.
Bonuses were offered to the chain’s top executives Friday, June 5 in an effort to retain the employees amid temporary closures, the report said.
The chain, which is based in Texas, opened in 1977 and as the pandemic struck had to shut down operations at each of its 610 locati…
