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Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards
Two Philadelphia favorites took home some of the culinary world's highest honors during the James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday, June 15. The James Beard Awards, often called the Academy Awards of the restaurant industry, recognize excellence across American dining, from neighborhood gems to nationally acclaimed destinations. Philadelphia's winners included Kalaya, which earned the Outstanding Restaurant award, and Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya, who was named Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. The Outstanding Restaurant award is considered one of t…
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$35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community
A new assisted living and memory care community is coming to New Jersey after developers secured $35.1 million in construction financing for the project. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for Benchmark at East Brunswick, an 87-unit, 100-bed senior living community planned, the company said on Tuesday, June 16. The financing was secured on behalf of a joint venture between National Development and an affiliate of Benchmark Senior Living. The three-story, 84,276-square-foot development will include 62 assisted living apartments and 25 memory care apartments. Plans call for multiple d…
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'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit
A social media threat targeting a Pennsylvania Catholic church and school prompted a major police response and led to the arrest of an man, authorities announced. Cristopher Henderson, 37, of Exton, was charged after allegedly posting on Facebook that he was driving to St. Pius X Church and School in Broomall on Tuesday, June 9, according to Marple Township Police. Police were dispatched to the parish shortly after 9 a.m. after receiving reports of alarming online posts. In one message cited in the affidavit, Henderson allegedly wrote that he was driving to St. Pius X and added, "I'm …
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arnabas Heart Labs Earn ACC Accreditation At 11 NJ Hospitals
RWJBarnabas Health has received Cardiac Catheterization Lab Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for 11 hospitals across New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health announced in a press release that the recognition followed an onsite review of how staff evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in cardiac catheterization labs across the system. The accreditation recognizes the system’s use of evidence‑based practices at all hospital locations, aimed at making treatment more consistent for patients at any RWJBarnabas Health cardiac catheterization lab. Hospitals earning the designati…
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Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia
A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a Phillies game, authorities said. The crash happened at 1000 Packer Ave. in South Philadelphia at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 33-year-old man driving a 2018 white Subaru struck the officer as he was on foot redirecting traffic for a Phillies detail, police said. The impact caused the officer to hit the vehicle's windshield and roof before falling to the ground, according to investigators. Philadelphia Fire Depa…
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Two Municipal Employees Got Married, Then Hallmark Made Their NJ Town The Star
When Hallmark cameras arrived to film the wedding of Fair Lawn employees Liz Maresca and Nicholas Magarelli, producers found themselves telling more than a love story: They were putting an entire hometown in the spotlight. The couple married on April 12 after reconnecting years after graduating from Fair Lawn High School. Now, their wedding is being featured on Hallmark's new series, "Mom's the Bride," which premiered Thursday, June 4. Their episode follows Maresca and Magarelli's journey to the altar while showcasing the community where they grew up, work, and fell in love. "What I loved …
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Meet The NJ Track Star Entering The ‘Love Island USA’ Villa This Summer
A former Division I track star with South Jersey ties is heading to reality TV’s hottest villa this summer. Sincere Rhea, a Cape May native and former Penn State, Miami, and Texas Tech sprinter, has been named one of 12 Islanders appearing in Season 8 of Peacock’s hit dating series “Love Island USA.” In Peacock’s newly released teaser, Rhea leaned into his track background while introducing himself to viewers. “I’m a chaser,” he said. “That’s why I run track.” He also joked that he signs off emails, “Sincerely Sincere.” NBC Universal/Peacock Rhea competed at Penn State from 2020 to 202…
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: Mom's Arrest At BOE Meeting In Jersey City Sparks Firestorm
A Jersey City mom was arrested at a Board of Education meeting last week, sparking outrage from a city councilwoman, a sharp response from the school board president, and a GoFundMe launched to support the woman’s legal defense. Emily Pecot was charged with criminal trespass following the Thursday, May 21 meeting, according to municipal court records. The offense happened around 8:30 p.m., and Pecot is scheduled to appear in Jersey City Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 9. Video of Pecot's arrest was shared to Instagram by the Jersey City Times. Pecot’s remarks (1:39:51) focused on decorum a…
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arnabas Expands Maternal Health Aid In Underserved NJ Communities
RWJBarnabas Health is expanding support for new and expectant mothers in underserved New Jersey communities through programs tied to food access, financial help, housing, and postpartum care. According to RWJBarnabas Health, the work is funded through its Our Healthy Communities initiative and backed by state appropriations aimed at reducing barriers to care and improving outcomes for residents. The health system has expanded its Community Health Worker Program to connect new mothers with resources and care for at least 120 days after giving birth. Support includes fresh produce, healthy r…
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Mom Thought She Was Failing Her Autistic Son — Then Wrote A Hit Show Coming To Avenel PAC
Megan Dolan spent years believing she was “not the right mom” after her son was diagnosed with autism. The fear followed her through support groups, school meetings, chaotic playdates, and the daily exhaustion of raising two neurodivergent children while quietly struggling herself. Eventually, Dolan stopped hiding those feelings and put them on stage. What came out of it was “Not the Right Mom,” an award-winning one-woman show coming to New Jersey later this month. Dolan will perform “Not the Right Mom” at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. foll…
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Massive Condo Project Planned At Bamboo Nightclub Property In Seaside Heights
The former Seaside Heights Bamboo nightclub property made famous on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” could soon be replaced by a luxury condo complex. Plans presented to the city's Planning and Zoning Board call for a new five-story building with 48 condominium units, a pool deck, gym, retail space, and parking along the 200 block of Boulevard. Bamboo was demolished in 2021 and was the site of the infamous brawl between "Jersey Shore" cast members JWoww, Pauly D, The Situation, and Ronnie. Bamboo Bar and nearby Karma were both owned by John Saddy before the businesses were sold at auction following Sup…
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Paid Extras Casting Call Opens For HBO’s “Task” Season 2 In Philadelphia Area
An HBO series filming in the Philadelphia area is expanding its casting search, now seeking background actors for paid roles. Heery Loftus Casting is now looking for men and women of all ethnicities, ages 18 and older, to work as background actors in season two of the HBO drama “Task,” according to an updated casting notice issued Wednesday, May 13. Filming will take place throughout the Philadelphia area and surrounding suburbs beginning Monday, July 6, and is expected to run through mid-December. Most background roles will be booked for one to two days during that timeframe, casting offic…
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