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Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County Jerry/Garry/Terry/Barry/Larry Gergich is making the trek from Pawnee to Bergen County. Jim O'Heir, who played the hard-luck character on the acclaimed sitcom "Parks and Recreation," is signing copies of his new book "Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. O'Heir takes people behind the scenes of the show, featuring never-before-told stories and interviews with the cast, including Chris Pratt, Retta and Rob Lowe, and tales of epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers to iconic birthday partie…
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey Tim Matheson, who starred in the comedy classic "Animal House" is ready to tell his story. Matheson is signing copies of his new book, "Damn Glad to Meet You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. In his seven-decade career, Matheson has worked in both movies and TV, and tells stories about working with Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin, according to a synopsis. Matheson also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing and his time on "The West Wing" according to a synopsis.  For more information on the signing, click…
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey Kevin Malone is coming to Bergen County. No word if he's bringing his famous chili. Brian Baumgartner, who played the slow witted accountant on "The Office" is signing copies of his new book, "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Baumgartner (@bbbaumgartner) The book is set at Scranton's most famous paper company, only manager Michael Scott is nowhere to be found, according to a synopsis. Two mysterious visitors sneak in…
How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions
How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions New Jersey naming its service areas after prominent Garden State public figures was put under the "Jeopardy!" spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 24. A category on the show was "Garden State Parkway Rest Area Names" and had the following answers. How well do you know the rest stops in Jersey? For $200: A: If you’re driving from Lakehurst to Bloomfield, you can fittingly say, “Whoa, we’re halfway there” at the stop named for this singer. For $400 A: This late great “Sopranos” actor was honored with a Montvale Service Area. For $600: A: A rest area honors Larry Doby, once of the Negro League’s …
Guy Fieri Rolls Up To North Jersey Sushi Spot Guy Fieri Rolls Up To North Jersey Sushi Spot
Guy Fieri Rolls Up To North Jersey Sushi Spot The mayor of Flavortown was spotted in Morristown. Guy Fieri, who famously hosted "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Food Network stopped by Sushi Lounge at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown, which held a grand reopening last week. An employee told Daily Voice Fieri stopped by for a meal. A photo shared to Instagram Thursday, Oct. 24 shows Fieri with the staff. "Thank you @guyfieri for showing our staff so much love and for making us Morristowns 'flavor town favorite,'" the post reads.
Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With NJ Chef Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With NJ Chef
Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With NJ Chef "The Drew Barrymore Show" decided to look to the Garden State to celebrate National Pasta Day. Chef Robbie Felice, who runs pastaRAMEN, a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant in Montclair, made Mochi Ramen Cacio e Pepe, one of the most popular dishes from his restaurant with Barrymore in an episode aired that aired Thursday, Oct. 17. Sony "Cacio pepe is one of my favorite foods on Planet Earth," Barrymore said. "And ramen is my other favorite so this is very exciting." In a video blog, Felice revealed he brought his mom to the show. "I had an awesome time out there with Drew chopping it u…
Summit Chef Competes On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen' Summit Chef Competes On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
Summit Chef Competes On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen' Two New Jersey chefs, including one who works in Philadelphia, are on a brand-new season of "Hell's Kitchen" with Gordon Ramsay. Joe Tartamella, 35, the executive chef at Felina Restaurants in Ridgewood, Jersey City, and Summit, and Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township (Cape May County) are among the 18 contestants on a brand-new season of the hit FOX cooking competition. Season 23, titled"Head Chefs Only," debuted on Thursday, Sept. 26.  Contestants are divided into two teams, the Red Team, which is all women, and the Blue Team, which is all men. The Blue Team happens …
Meet Connie Chung In North Jersey Meet Connie Chung In North Jersey
Meet Connie Chung In North Jersey The legendary reporter Connie Chung has been in front of the camera for more than 50 years and now is ready to tell her story. Chung is signing copies of her new book, "Connie: A Memoir" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. "Connie" covers Chung's career, the daughter of Chinese immigrants who got her first job in 1969 at a TV station in Washington, D.C. and then became a correspondent for CBS News, covering everything from the Watergate scandal to interviewing Magic Johnson, according to a synopsis. She later became the co-anchor of the CBS Evening News and also …
NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says
NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says Chloe Troast's time on "Saturday Night Live" is one and done. The Ho-Ho-Kus native announced on her Instagram she is leaving the show after one season. Troast's departure was initially reported by Deadline. "Unfortunately, I was not asked back to SNL this season," Troast wrote. "I wish I was going back to be with all the amazing friends I made there, it truly felt like home. But it wasn't in the cards. I wanna thank everyone who supported me. I hope I was able to spread joy and laughter, all love. Onwards and upwards." Troast received some support from some famous faces. "Lifelong fan her…
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NJ Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NJ
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NJ If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New Jersey with multiple different shows this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' 'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' ABC's "The Bachelor" franchise has announced its next star. His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis is a Newark native who played basketball for Hudson Catholic, and later at the collegiate level in New York for Iona University in New Rochelle, where he played guard and forward. His bio on the ABC website says he's a "mama’s boy who love…
NJ Actress, 32, Killed In Double Shooting Overcame Rare Disease NJ Actress, 32, Killed In Double Shooting Overcame Rare Disease
NJ Actress, 32, Killed In Double Shooting Overcame Rare Disease Carley Elbert was no stranger to pain. The 32-year-old New Jersey actress spent years of her life battling a rare illness, Mast Cell Disease. Elbert shared her struggles with the hundreds of people who followed her journey, spreading awareness about the illness in a Facebook group called Hope For Carley. Her last post in the group was a TikTok video she made last November. In it, Elbert celebrates being a Mast Cell Disease survivor, bouncing along to music in her car. While Elbert survived years of pain and hospitalizations, her life ended tragically and suddenly this week, when the Atlan…
Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos
Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos A New Jersey home featured in some epic episodes of "The Sopranos" is back n the market. The home at 480 Highland Ave., in Newark was that of Corrado John “Junior” Soprano Jr., or Uncle Junior, in the hit HBO series. Courtesy of Maikol Puebla Courtesy of Maikol Puebla The 3,000-square-foot property features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car driveway and a 2-car garage.  The house was made famous by the first episode of season six. You might remember it by this line: "I'm halfway to China! There's nothing here!" That was Tony digging in the garden outside, looking for hi…