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NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor'
NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner must make a choice: Leslie Fhima or Theresa Nist. Nist, 70, of Shrewsbury, NJ, and Fhima, of Minnesota, have progressed to the top two contestants on ABC's "The Golden Bachelor," following a round of hometown dates. Turner, who sent Faith Martin home during the Thursday, Nov. 9 episode, visited with Nist's family last week, even having met three of her grandchildren, her daughter, and her sisters. When he asked the three little guys what they thought of him and their Nana dating, they seemed to be for it: "She comes over a lot because she's always lonely," one said. "It w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sammi Sweetheart, Ex-BF Ronnie Ortiz Magro Captured Filming With 'Jersey Shore' Cast (VIDEO) Sammi Sweetheart, Ex-BF Ronnie Ortiz Magro Captured Filming With 'Jersey Shore' Cast (VIDEO)
Sammi Sweetheart, Ex-BF Ronnie Ortiz Magro Captured Filming With 'Jersey Shore' Cast (Video) Could Sammi Sweetheart and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro be back in? The two, whose tumultuous relationship was captured at the height of "Jersey Shore" mania in the early 2010s, were spotted walking together in a TikTok video while filming "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" in Tucson, AZ. @dtempleton This sound fits perfect… living my meatball dream last night #jerseyshore #jerseyshorefamilyvacation ♬ original sound - Jersey Shore - Jersey Shore Sweetheart, whose real name is Sammi Giancola, is seen with her new boyfriend Justin May, while Ortiz-Magro is several rows behind them, toting lugg…

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by Sam Barron
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Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show
Hackensack Kosher Pitmaster Spotlighted On New Show A Hackensack kosher BBQ food truck/pop-up will be featured on the first episode of a new show devoted to the best in kosher cuisine.  The Wandering Que, located at 75 Burlews Court and appearing a is being profiled on the new TV show "Schmoozing and Cruising", streaming on ChaiFlicks and premiering on Thursday, Nov 16.  On "Schmoozing and Cruising", host CW Silverberg visits innovative kosher restaurants. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. The pitmaster at The Wandering Que is Ari White, a native of El Paso. He bought a BBQ pit on Ebay an…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Mark Harmon At North Jersey Book Signing Meet Mark Harmon At North Jersey Book Signing
Meet Mark Harmon At North Jersey Book Signing Leroy Jethro Gibbs is back on the case in Bergen County. Mark Harmon, who played the special agent for 20 years on "NCIS" for 19 years will be signing copies of his new book "Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. The book is a real-life account about an NCIS hero, Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American agent in naval intelligence during World War II. Wada posed as an undercover reporter, translated wiretaps from the Japanese Consulate and interrogated …

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by Sam Barron
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Real Latino Families Wanted For Paid Holiday Ad Filming In NYC Real Latino Families Wanted For Paid Holiday Ad Filming In NYC
Real Latino Families Wanted For Paid Holiday Ad Filming In NYC Are you a family that goes all out for Feliz Navidad? Situation Marketing is looking for a real family that is "fun, energetic and attractive" for a photo and video marketing campaign for a historic New York City landmark.  The family should be a mom, dad, a son and daughter, with the children being school age (middle and high school) and able to engage with exhibits at the location. "The family will be featured as a local family living in Brooklyn," according to the posting. "They’ve come into the city for a fun weekend together." All children must have valid work permits and famili…

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by Sam Barron
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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