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Schools
These NJ Public High Schools Were Named Among Best In America
Niche has released its list of the best public high schools in America for 2025. Several schools in New Jersey made the top 50, all of which earned an A+ from Niche. They are: No. 20: Bergen Academies, Hackensack No. 21: The Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering, Rockaway No. 37: Union County Magnet High School, Scotch Plains No. 43: High Technology High School, Lincroft No. 49: Marine Academy of Technology, Middletown Niche also ranks New Jersey's top public high schools. The top 25 best are: 25. Chatham High School 24. High Tech HS (Hudson County) 23. Middlesex County Academy for…
Sports
These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch
The Paris Olympics have begun! And, in case you missed it, several of Garden State's fittest and most athletic residents are there (scroll for their names, sports, and hometowns). A total of 23 athletes from New Jersey have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold. Events kicked off Friday, July 26. Click here for a complete schedule of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Garden State athletes include: Paxten Aaronson, of Medford: Soccer Bam Adebayo, of Newark, and 2020 Olympian: Basketball Jack Alexy, of Morristown: Swimming Jackie Dubrovich, of Riverda…
Lifestyle
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra'
Actor Bobby Cannavale has a heartwarming New Jersey-based film premiering this spring that those who've seen it predict could be one of his best. In "Ezra," the pride of Hudson County plays Max, a stand-up comedian from the Garden State who lives with his father, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Max pursues his career while trying to co-parent his 11-year-old son with ex-wife (and Cannavale's real-life partner) Rose Byrne. Max lands a gig on Jimmy Kimmel's show in Hollywood, but the plane fare isn't comped. So he and young Ezra -- who has autism -- embark on a life-changing cross-country trip …
Business
NJ Restaurants Named Favorites In America By Rachael Ray Show Staffers
Not one, not two, but six New Jersey restaurants made the Rachael Ray Show's list of best restaurants in the US. The top picks come from Ray's cast members. "We are huge foodies here at the show, so as you can imagine, we spend a lot of time trying out restaurants all over the country," the article reads. "We asked some of our staff to share their favorite spots—and their choices should definitely be added to your restaurant must-try list." The Garden State digs on the list include: Bakehouse by Joe Murphy, New Providence View this post on Instagram …
Lifestyle
New Jerseyans Compete In 'Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament'
Four college students with New Jersey ties be competing in the new "Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament." Hosted by Mayim Bialik, the tournament premiered Monday, Feb. 20 and features contestants who were on the "Teen Tournament." The contestants with Garden State ties include: Sreekar Madabushi: A Basking Ridge native and junior at Georgia Tech. Playing Feb. 22. Dan Oxman: A South Orange native, and senior at the University of Maryland. Playing March 1. Rhea Sinha: A Chatham native studying at Cornell. Playing Feb. 27. Autumn Shelton: A Missouri native and junior at Princeton U…
Weather
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Easter
: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow
New Jerseyans on Saturday afternoon began digging out of the second snowstorm this month. Some had a only few inches to shovel away -- others, feet. Here's a look at snow totals (in inches) from across the state, according to the National Weather Service. Wayne: 3.3 Asbury: 3.5 Verona/Montclair: 4 Hewitt: 5.1 Chatham: 6.3 Bergenfield: 6.9 Wood-Ridge: 7.2 North Brunswick: 8.3 Elizabeth: 8.5 Evesham: 10 inches Hammonton: 10 inches Cape May Harbor: 13 Holmdel: 14 Jackson: 14.1 Eatontown: 14.2 Avalon: 15 inches Little Egg Harbor: 18 inches Linwood: 19 inches Bayville: 21 Expect cold and blus…
Business
OpenTable Says These 22 Restaurants Define New Jersey Dining
Garden State dining comes in many different forms: from quaint and cozy diners to bustling bistros, the state’s culinary landscape truly has something for everyone. A total of 22 eateries made OpenTable’s new list of the “restaurants that define New Jersey dining.” Scroll down to view the full list, which is divided into sections for North, Central and South Jersey. North Jersey: The Saddle River Inn, Saddle River Hunan Taste, Denville/Montclair La Isla, Hoboken Mesob, Montclair Felina, Ridgewood Forno’s of Spain, Newark Mehndi, Morristown Serenade, Chatham Jockey Hollow, Morristow…
News
Instagram's 'Hottest Doc' With North Jersey Practice Slammed for Maskless Miami Birthday Bash
A North Jersey family practitioner dubbed "America's Sexiest Doctor" by People magazine was apparently caught breaking his own rules. Footage shows Mikhail Varshavski -- known as "Dr. Mike" -- partying without face masks on a boat surrounded by women in Miami earlier this month for his 31st birthday, the Daily Mail reports. One of Varshavski's representatives told the New York Post he only took his mask off to go in the water. The doctor's fans have been begging him to address the incident in the comment section of his YouTube and Instagram accounts. Varshavski, who practices in Chath…
Lifestyle
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Grief
: Only One Charlie Brown Steakhouse Remains In NJ
2020 has been a miserable year for Charlie Brown restaurants in New Jersey. Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown Fresh Grills have closed statewide this year. Only one restaurant remains, in Union County. Charlie Brown’s, a casual steakhouse chain that at one time enjoyed dozens of eateries across New Jersey and the East Coast, is now down to just one spot in Scotch Plains. At the start of 2020, there were 14 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in the Garden State. After Charlie Brown closed its Lakewood spot, the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains. A company…
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Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown
A 15-year-old car thief from Newark led Franklin Lakes police on a chase on Route 287 in one of two vehicles stolen overnight from the same borough home. A Huron Road resident called police before dawn Sunday saying that she activated a burglar alarm shortly before 5 a.m., scaring off someone who rang her doorbell, Capt. John Bakelaar said. Responding Officer Nicholas Klein moments later spotted the teen, who matched the description of the stranger at the door, Bakelaar said. He was driving a 2019 Audi that had just been stolen, along with a 2017 BMW, from outside the caller’s home, the c…
News
These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread
More than two dozen New Jersey ShopRite stores have implemented customer limits in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. The maximum number of customers will be roughly 30 percent of the store’s regular maximum occupancy, ShopRite said in a statement. A security guard will be stationed at entrances and exits to track the number of customers coming in and out. Only one entrance per store will remain open. The guard will allow customers into the building, counting them along the way. Once the store is at capacity, ShopRite will ask customers to form a line outside. The following…
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