The Boss, Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen grew up in Freehold, just 40 minutes from where I grew up (Forked River); it seemed time to do some musical exploring while on a visit to my parents’ house. Springsteen (or “The …
Tag: New Jersey
New Jersey Shark Attacks of 1916
In July 1916, media across the U.S. buzzed with reports of five shark attacks in three locations in central and southern New Jersey. The first two attacks were on the Jersey shore, with a fatality …
Cherry Blossoms at Branch Brook Park
If you google “best places to see the cherry blossoms in the United States” you might be surprised to learn that Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. makes the top 10. Jennifer has always wanted …
Trenton-style Mustard Pizza Pie
When in Jersey, one should really have a Trenton-style Pizza Pie (commonly known as a “tomato pie,” prepared with tomato sauce on top of the mozzarella)…but in Robbinsville, NJ, you can take it a step …
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ is a show stopper. Who knew there was a stunning French Gothic Revival style cathedral in Newark (Newark!) with not one, not two, but three …