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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 unde…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore
Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore Deborah Roberts, a prominent correspondent for ABC News, is hosting a book signing in Bergen County. Roberts is signing copies of her book "Lessons Learned And Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life," on Friday June 9 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In her new book, Roberts curates essays from celebrity contributors like Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush Hager and Brooke Shields, talking about the teachers they admire, according to a synopsis.  This is Roberts' second book. Her first book, "Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom For Modern Times," was co-written with her husb…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Rocker Dee Snider At North Jersey Bookstore Meet Rocker Dee Snider At North Jersey Bookstore
Meet Rocker Dee Snider At North Jersey Bookstore Dee Snider is about to rock Bergen County. The legendary frontman for Twisted Sister is signing copies of his new book "Frats" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m.  "Frats" is Snider's first novel and is inspired by true events. The book, set in 1972, is about a high schooler who moves to Long Island and descends down a dark path when he joins a fraternity, according to a synopsis. Snider's goal is to explore the pressure of toxic masculinity in high school, according to a synopsis.  In the 1980s, Twisted Sister were known for their hit songs, "I Wanna Rock," and…

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by Sam Barron
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Score Last-Minute Tickets To Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' At MetLife Stadium Score Last-Minute Tickets To Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' At MetLife Stadium
Score Last-Minute Tickets To Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' At MetLife Stadium It's not too late to score last-minute tickets to Taylor Swift's last two "Eras Tour" shows at MetLife Stadium. VividSeats.com has some of the cheapest tickets for the Saturday, May 27 show, valued at $1,052 for the nosebleeds behind the stage. Of course if you wanted seats closer to the stage, you'll have to pay upwards of $2,000 — if not more than $8,000, StubHub says. Sunday, May 28 will be the pop star's final show at MetLife. New Jersey's own Jack Antanoff made an appearance on Friday night, as did Ice Spice, for collabs.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey This summer’s gonna be a hot one, and we all know that staying cool can be serious business.  What better way to ward off the heat than with a delicious dish of soft serve or a creamy, custardy cone loaded with your favorite toppings? Here’s a list of the most popular ice cream shops across North Jersey, meticulously curated according to the highest-rated shops on user review sites. Holsten’s, Bloomfield "So tasty and refreshing" - Any customer who tries this Come on by today and experience our delicious Orange Creamsicle #icecream #homemade #bloomfieldnj #getlocal Posted by …

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by Valerie Musson
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'I Sued My Parents For Having Me': NJ TikToker Never Consented To Being Born 'I Sued My Parents For Having Me': NJ TikToker Never Consented To Being Born
'I Sued My Parents For Having Me': NJ TikToker Never Consented To Being Born A 22-year-old New Jersey woman is going viral for doing something that we've all thought of before: Suing your parents for having you. Kass Theaz, who uses a pseudonym and works as a customer service representative, only started making TikToks last year with the intention of getting TikTok famous by doing absolutely nothing. "I started posting TikToks of me literally just standing with a text on the screen that said “day __ of posting myself doing nothing until I become TikTok famous and can be a stay at home mom with no children," the 22-year-old Tennessee native tells Daily Voice.&nb…

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by Sam Barron & 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 …

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by Jon Craig
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MetLife To Ticketless Taylor Fans: Don't Come MetLife To Ticketless Taylor Fans: Don't Come
MetLife To Ticketless Taylor Fans: Don't Come Don't have tickets to Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife Stadium?  a) You're very much not alone  b) Please don't show up to the stadium In the wake of fans showing up without tickets and listening to the show from stadium parking lots, MetLife Stadium announced that won't be happening when Swift performs her "The Eras Tour" on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MetLife Stadium (@metlifestadium) Event tickets will be required to enter stadium parking lots, the stadi…

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by Sam Barron
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Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How
Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How A Twitter feed has become the place to try and get Taylor Swift tickets for her "The Era Tour" shows at MetLife Stadium this weekend, though you have to make sure you're "Ready For It." Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 have been sold out for months and tickets on secondary sites like StubHub will run you four figures, even for the nosebleed seats. That's where @ErasTourResell comes in. The feed, run by three devoted Swifties, is a hub for people to sell their Taylor tickets for the price they paid for them. The page has attracted m…

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by Sam Barron
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MTV VMAs Returning To Newark MTV VMAs Returning To Newark
MTV VMAs Returning To Newark The VMAs are going to rock The Rock. MTV announced on Tuesday, May 23, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark for the second year in a row on Sept. 12. This is the third time the VMAs will be held in Newark, having also been held there in 2019. The Prudential Center is getting to play host to the 40th annual ceremony. “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs,"” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrat…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet These Celebs At North Jersey Bookstore Meet These Celebs At North Jersey Bookstore
Meet These Celebs At North Jersey Bookstore A Bergen County bookstore known for its celebrity book signings have some more in store. Tinx and North Bergen's Joey "Coco" Diaz will be signing copies of their new books at Bookends in Ridgewood. Tinx, a content creator and influencer, will be signing copies of "The Shift: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself," on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. In her book, Tinx aims to teach people a new way of thinking about life, love, happiness and friendships, according to a synopsis. The 32-year-old has 1.5 million followers on TikTok and 534,000 followers on Instagram. View this po…

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by Sam Barron
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Famed Brat Pack Member To Drop By Bergen County Bookstore Famed Brat Pack Member To Drop By Bergen County Bookstore
Famed Brat Pack Member To Drop By Bergen County Bookstore Now all your burning questions about "Mannequin" can be answered. Andrew McCarthy, who rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the Brat Pack, is hosting a meet and greet at Books and Greetings in Northvale to celebrate his new book, "Walking With Sam," on Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m.  McCarthy was born in Westfield and grew up in Bernardsville, attending Bernards High School and Pingry School. In the book, McCarthy chronicles the time he and his son, Sam, walked 500 miles across Spain's Camino de Santiago over five weeks. During the trek, the two have honest conversations about divorce…

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by Sam Barron
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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