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Family Mourns Couple Killed In Stolen G-Wagon Crash As Teens Face Charges
The family of a South Jersey woman killed alongside her longtime partner in a head-on crash involving a stolen G-Wagon is raising money to help lay her to rest.
Alice Stilwell, 67, and Robert “Bob” Barr Jr., 54, both of Egg Harbor Township, were killed in the crash in Mays Landing on Saturday, Aug. 22, authorities said.
A GoFundMe launched by Nicole Wright for Stilwell’s family had raised $2,670 toward a $22,000 goal, and identifies Stilwell and Barr as a couple.
"This unimaginable tragedy has left their family in deep grief, and the shock of how suddenly it happened has made this pa…
Bergen County Pizzeria Gets Whole New Vibe — But One Favorite Isn't Going Anywhere
A Bergen County pizza spot is getting a fresh look and a new identity while keeping a longtime favorite alive.
Penelope's Pizzeria & Sports Bar will celebrate its grand opening Monday, Aug. 24, at the former Arlington Pizza location in North Arlington, Mayor Daniel H. Pronti said after attending a food tasting.
The new family restaurant, sports bar, and nightlife spot has been completely redesigned, according to the mayor.
The menu will feature the original Arlington Pizza recipe, along with cheesesteaks, chicken parm, Grandma Pizza, lobster ravioli, truffle mac, and broccoli rabe…
Sudden Death Of Bergen County Native At 49 Leaves Children Facing Heartbreak
The sudden death of a New Jersey mother has friends rallying around her children.
Cherilyn A. Molina, 49, died at her Hardyston Township home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to her obituary on the Ferguson Funeral Home website.
Molina was raised in Teaneck and later moved to Ogdensburg, where she raised her children, Jayda and Damian, her obituary says. She worked for Movora in Whippany and enjoyed shopping, going to the beach, cooking, and traveling.
A GoFundMe organized by Michele Nugent and two others for Jayda and Damian had raised $14,500 as of Friday, Aug. 21. The fundraiser is h…
Most Fun States Ranked In New Study: See How NJ Fared
The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending.
The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
Bergen Catholic Gift Officer, Mother Claire Quinn Dies, 57
Claire Quinn, Bergen County mom of three and Bergen Catholic High School philanthropy gift officer, died on Monday, Aug 10, following an 18-month battle with brain cancer, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 57 years old.
A Ridgewood High School Class of 1986 graduate, Quinn played Division I soccer at St. Bonaventure University, where she studied journalism and met her future husband, Mike, according to her obit. The couple married in 1994 and raised three sons, Ian, Carter, and Nate, with Quinn becoming a familiar presence on the sidelines and in the…
