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Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Another TCS New York City marathon was under way Sunday, Nov. 5, and New Jersey's Zac Clark is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. Clark is a Haddonfield native who was on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette" starring Tayshia Adams.  Clark's bib number is 19213. According to the race tracker, he was 20 miles in as of 12 p.m., with about six left to go. Zac Clark of Haddonfield and Tayshia Adams on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette." ABC/Craig Sjodin This will be at least the 11th marathon for the 39-year-old Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, who has be…

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by Cecilia Levine
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CASTING CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K CASTING CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K
Casting CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K If you've ever wanted to star in a holiday romcom, now could be your chance. "Mr. Santa, I Want You!" is seeking actors for upcoming comedy web filming in New York City. The movie, produced by Wendi Li, is casting the following roles, according to its BackStage.com listing: Bridget Juliette: A 20-year-old NYU junior studying journalism with long hair and a sweet appearance. Howard Miller: A 35-year-old male CEO of a certain media conglomerate. He is mature, calm, handsome and wealthy, adept in both high-level conversations and kitchen work.  Jackson Garcia: A 20-year-old slender…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality A 21-year-old New Jersey native is impressing judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mara Justine, who hails from Galloway, won a singing battle as she harmonized with Claudia B., 25, in their rendition of "Son of a Preacher Man" on the Tuesday, Oct. 31 episode. Reba McEntire was the only judge who preferred Claudia's performance, but was impressed by both singers' talent given their ages. Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend — who coaches both women — all agreed the Mara ultimately won that battle. Niall and Gwen both called it "flawless," and Gwen noted Mara's star quality. Claudia B.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Meet John Densmore, The Doors Drummer, In North Jersey Meet John Densmore, The Doors Drummer, In North Jersey
Meet John Densmore, The Doors Drummer, In North Jersey John Densmore is ready to light your fire, Bergen County. The legendary drummer of The Doors, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, is signing copies of his new book "The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Densmore (@johndensmore) The book is recounting of Densmore's fight to protect the Doors' name following frontman Jim Morrison's death, while exposing how the "greed gene" propels people to wa…

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by Sam Barron
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Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket
Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket Heads were swinging at a local supermarket where Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper also happened to do his shopping. Haddon Township police officer Eric Aparicio found himself in the unlikely position of bumping into the professional baseball player outside of a Sprouts Farmers Market this week. Aparicio seized the opportunity and snapped a selfie with the two-time National League MVP. The photo went viral on the Haddon Township Police Department Facebook page. Harper has a little more time on his hands to head to the market these days after the injury-plagued outfiel…

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by Jon Craig
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'Golden Bachelor' Coming To NJ? Widow Makes It To Hometown Dates On ABC Dating Show 'Golden Bachelor' Coming To NJ? Widow Makes It To Hometown Dates On ABC Dating Show
'Golden Bachelor' Coming To NJ? Widow Makes It To Hometown Dates On ABC Dating Show Could the "Golden Bachelor" be headed to New Jersey. Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old widow from Shrewsbury, has made it to the final three of ABC's hit senior dating show. She, along with Leslie Fhima and Faith Martin, will introduce 72-year-old Gerry Turner to their families on this week's episode. Nist's grandsons are seen in an episode preview playing football with Turner, and one tells him "I think you should be our new Paw Paw." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Theresa Nist (@theresa_nist) Nist seemed to have made a lasting im…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hawthorne Zombie House Is Back Hawthorne Zombie House Is Back
Hawthorne Zombie House Is Back Drive down the 100 block of Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne — if you dare. The Zombie house is back. Ah! Tony Rodrigues' annual display of dozens of life-sized zombies has been rocking for weeks outside of his Hawthorne home. He's been curating the display for close to two decades, drawing hundreds of visitors before and on Halloween Night. In 2020, Rodrigues removed his display following parking complaints. This year, the borough has cordoned off the area in front of Rodrigues' home to avoid similar issues. Rodrigues, who hails from Portugal, works on upholstery and designs for a liv…

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by Cecilia Levine
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North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway
North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway Performing at a well known cabaret venue in Manhattan without a soundcheck would be nerve-wracking.  For 16-year-old Echo Picone, of Warren County, it was just another night on stage. The teen recently performed at 54 Below, as part of their "54 Sings Olivia Rodrigo" night.  Echo, a die-hard Livvy, sang "Favorite Crime," as part of a musical revue with well known Broadway performers and actors. The Warren Hills High School junior had to miss soundcheck for a very good reason — she was at school. "I was super excited," Echo, who lives in Washington and has been performing since she was fi…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report
NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report A pair of high school sweethearts running a Latin-inspired French fry company struck a deal this week on "Shark Tank." James and Johanna Windon, who met at Morristown High School and are now married with three children, started Buena Papa Fry Bar in Raleigh, N.C., with just $18 in their bank account during the pandemic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) In two…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Morris County Musician Has Role In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Out This Weekend Morris County Musician Has Role In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Out This Weekend
Morris County Musician Has Role In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Out This Weekend Martin Scorsese may be famous for his ties to New York, but he knows to use one of New Jersey's most talented musicians. Pete Yorn, a native of Montville, appears in Scorsese's new epic "Killers of the Flower Moon," about the murder of Osage tribe members in Oklahoma in the 1920s.  Along with Yorn, the movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone. Despite being frequent Scorsese collaborators, this is the first time DeNiro and DiCaprio have appeared together in one of his feature-length films. Yorn has stayed true to his Jersey roots. In 2004, he released an albu…

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by Sam Barron
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New TV Series Films Across Monmouth County — Including At Restaurant Owned By Former NY Giant New TV Series Films Across Monmouth County — Including At Restaurant Owned By Former NY Giant
New TV Series Films Across Monmouth County — Including At Restaurant Owned By Former NY Giant A new TV series starring a cast of New Jersey residents will be filming around Monmouth County. "Scrawl" is television show produced by local filmmakers Doug Bollinger and Keith Collins, and at some point will be filmed inside of Simply Southern, the Belmar restaurant owned by NY Giant Rasheed Simmons.  Producers did not say when they'd be at Simply Southern. The Story Will Be Told 2024..... https://www.youtube.com/@ScrawltheSeries #SCRAWLtheseries Scrawl The Series Posted by Scrawl The Series on Thursday, September 1, 2022 The show follows an ambitious writer as he discovers the true…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Survey Says: Bergen Family Bounced From 'Family Feud' Survey Says: Bergen Family Bounced From 'Family Feud'
Survey Says: Bergen Family Bounced From 'Family Feud' As the old saying goes: no matter how good you are at "Family Feud," there's always a family that's better. The Campagnas, Christina, Sara, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, five cousins from Lodi, were defeated on their second appearance on the venerable game show, which aired on Thursday, Oct. 19. On their first appearance, the family made it to the Fast Money round, winning $915. World’s greatest pocket square!! 😎😎😎 #SteveHarvey: “Once upon a time, I had hair!” #FamilyFeud pic.twitter.com/KoP51ms2oC — Family Feud (@FamilyFeud) October 18, 2023 The Jordan family mostly dominated the game, …

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by Sam Barron