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NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America
NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America A New Jersey town was ranked among America's "best" beach towns. Cape May made the prestigious listing of 17 sandy go-to destinations. Travel & Leisure said it was looking for "an easygoing vibe and beautiful coastal views.  .  . for beach lovers who prefer quaint cottages, custard stands, and historic wharves over beachfront go-karts and megaresorts," Cape May sunset.Gina Finneran Other towns that made the national "best" list included Block Island, RI; Provincetown, MA; Edisto, SC; Sanibel Island, FL; and Cannon Beach, OR. "Cape May is a perfect destination for beach lovers with…

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by Jon Craig
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Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly. John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.” “If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May. After his first surgery, Marches…

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by Valerie Musson
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Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work'
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Support is on the rise for a South Jersey motorcyclist who was airlifted with critical injuries in a crash and later sent sincere thanks to the officer who saved his life. James McPherson lost his left leg from the knee down following the crash on Sunday, May 28, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. Love you James Mc ❤️ ♥️ Please share 🙏 Posted by Chrissy Carrow on Monday, May 29, 2023 “James has always been the person to drop whatever he’s doing and help any one of his friends at the drop of a dime,” reads the campaign, launched by a friend the day afterward. “An…

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by Valerie Musson
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Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through Pennsylvania as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on April 25 in Pittsburgh at Benedum Center, and on April 26 at The Met. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of embarking on a world tour. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad'
NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' A Bergen County native is helping people find love.  Nina Kharoufeh, who was raised in Cliffside Park, is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas.  On the show, Kharofueh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. View this post on Instagram A post shared by فلسطينية (@ninakharoufeh) "My specialty is matching Arabs and Americans," Kharofueh, a Palestinian said. "I'm definitely uniquely skilled for this. So far, I have been undefeated an…

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by Sam Barron
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'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It
'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It The gang is back, and so are their bright ideas. Season 16 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is set to premier on FX Wednesday, June 7, making it the longest-running sitcom in American history. You'd think by now the jokes would be tired and the cast would be old. Not the case (well, the gang is 18 years older). The show — which premiered in 2005 and was created by Philly's own Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and honorary Philadelphian Glenn Howerton — is getting rave reviews so far.  According to Collider, this season takes predictable "wild directions," and delivers, one with a "B…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival
Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival A professional photographer from the Jersey Shore is featured in a new biographical film at the NJ Film Festival. Lakewood's Linda Troeller said the film is about her journey photographing healing waters around the world. Directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood, "Our Healing Waters" tells the story of Linda Troeller's life and career, focusing on her groundbreaking work documenting healing experiences in mineral springs and the female vision. "Our Healing Waters" will debut June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Rutgers University campus during the New Jersey International Film Festival, and is a…

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by Jon Craig
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Aspiring Jersey Shore Dental Hygienist Gets Wave Of Support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 28 Aspiring Jersey Shore Dental Hygienist Gets Wave Of Support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 28
Aspiring Jersey Shore Dental Hygienist Gets Wave Of Support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 28 “You never know how strong you are until strong is the only choice you have.” These wise words — undeniably true — were written in a GoFundMe launched on behalf of Amanda Foster, a 28-year-old aspiring dental hygienist who was diagnosed with Stage 1 Grade C breast cancer last December. “Every doctor swore it was nothing to worry about until the biopsy came back,” reads the campaign, which was created by a friend, sharing Foster’s inspiring story of resilience and determination far and wide. “My worst fear came to life… Why me?” Meanwhile, Foster is a full-time student planning to fini…

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by Valerie Musson
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Nude Beach Ranked Among NJ's Best Secret Beaches Nude Beach Ranked Among NJ's Best Secret Beaches
Nude Beach Ranked Among NJ's Best Secret Beaches It's no longer a secret. Three Jersey Shore sites have made a list of the top “100 secret beaches” in the United States, according to the Family Destinations Guide. And you probably won't want to bring children to one of them: It's New Jersey's only nudist beach. The Guide said it surveyed 3,000 families nationwide to compose a list of hidden beaches that people liked the most. Ranked 5th on the list is Sedge Island, which the Guide calls “a truly exclusive destination.” Larry Hajna, a spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, pointed out, however, that there i…

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by Jon Craig
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Neighbors Support Military Family After 6-Alarm Blaze Deems Burlington County Home 'Total Loss' Neighbors Support Military Family After 6-Alarm Blaze Deems Burlington County Home 'Total Loss'
Neighbors Support Military Family After 6-Alarm Blaze Deems Burlington County Home 'Total Loss' A military family stationed at a Burlington County base is getting an outpour of support after a devastating six-alarm fire deemed their home a “total loss.” Bob and Kim Dotson purchased their home in December 2020 on assignment to Joint Base MDL, according to a GoFundMe launched by neighbors. The Dotsons — as well as their two young daughters — “suffered a devastating and life-altering event” on Monday, May 15 as a fire that would soon grow into a massive six-alarm blaze ignited as Bob was asleep. “While Kim was coming home from work, Bob awoke on the couch to their family home on fire,”…

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by Valerie Musson
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Day At Jersey Shore's 'Most Exclusive' Beach Club Won't Cost You Much Day At Jersey Shore's 'Most Exclusive' Beach Club Won't Cost You Much
Day At Jersey Shore's 'Most Exclusive' Beach Club Won't Cost You Much If you don't live on the Jersey Shore, or have not rented a home there yet, there's another "exclusive" option. The Beach Club at Avenue will open for the season in Long Branch next Friday, May 26. From then until Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Beach Club members can enjoy natural outdoor amenities, including personalized food and beverage service, cabanas and day beds. But you don't have to be a member to enjoy the Beach Club at Avenue. There are daily rates at the Cabana for non-members. (SEE BELOW) Individual seasonal memberships start at $2,700 plus sales tax. Family season members…

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by Jon Craig
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Spotted Filming 'It Ends With Us' In Hoboken (PHOTOS) Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Spotted Filming 'It Ends With Us' In Hoboken (PHOTOS)
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Spotted Filming 'It Ends With Us' In Hoboken (Photos) Some big stars have been spotted in Hoboken.  Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were seen filming "It Ends With Us" at 10th and Bloomfield streets in Hoboken on Wednesday morning, May 17. The movie — directed by Baldoni — is an adaptation of the bestselling Colleen Hoover book, which is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things get messy when Lily's ex-boyfriend enters the picture.  Last month, the movie put out a casting call for extras to take part in the Jersey shoot, with partial nudity required.

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by Sam Barron