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Add this to the ever-growing list of reasons why becoming vegetarian is looking more and more like the move by the day. Another meat recall has hit New Jersey, and this time, pork is joining the party. About 1,513 pounds of imported, ready-to-eat pork guanciale are being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination. The products were distributed to locations in New Jersey and several other states.

Buckingham Palace reportedly wants an early look at a new novel that imagines a royal succession shake-up that could leave Prince William and his heirs facing an unexpected change to their place in the monarchy. Queen Elizabeth III: The New American House of Windsor, by Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, imagines a catastrophic helicopter crash over Balmoral that changes the line of succession and who sits upon the throne.

Each year, the Old Farmer's Almanac gives us a peek into what it thinks winter weather will bring to the Garden State. I'll be the first to admit, I'll take a solid forecast from a veteran meteorologist like our very own Dan Zarrow over the Old Farmer's Almanac any day of the week, but if I like what it's predicting, it can also make me happy. I read it and share it for fun, but if you want the latest weather you can always count on, check in with Dan every day.

Gilchrist Restaurant abruptly closed its Margate location, one day after Labor Day weekend. As a Margate local, I can tell you that this is sad and surprising news about a year-round business that many counted on for friendly service and a good meal. Workers at Gilchrist Downbeach Restaurant were surprised on Tuesday when their shift ended, and they were told that it would be their last day working at the restaurant.

If you're on the hunt to save some cash on your weekly grocery haul here in New Jersey, you're not alone. A new study just revealed the top three grocery stores where you'll get the most bang for your buck. If you’re looking to stretch your dollar on must-haves like milk, eggs, bread, and more, these grocery stores are for all of us. There’s no shortage of grocery stores across the Garden State, and let’s be honest, most of us have that one store we stick to out of habit.

Okay, real talk. I've read a dozen of these "best towns to raise a family in NJ" lists over the years, and they all have the same problem. They're basically just ranking the richest towns in the state and calling it a public service. Great schools, low crime, adorable downtown, sure, but also a $1.5 million mortgage. Full disclosure: most of these average home prices are still pretty pricey.

With an easy to find $ 5.00 off voucher, this 4-hour, $ 50.00 Cape May, New Jersey activity was a lot of fun, yesterday. Harry Hurley photo. Harry Hurley photo. Since 1993, Captain Jeff Stewart has owned and operator this close family-run business called Cape May Whale Watcher. His son, Jeff, Jr. and Daughter hold pivotal roles, making this a real Life family affair. They are service-minded and their ships are very clean and presentable. Harry Hurley photo. Harry Hurley photo.

If you drive around New Jersey, your impression might be that there are not a lot of happy people in the Garden State. Well, you apparently are wrong. Besides the people honking. and beeping,  and flipping the New Jersey state bird, there are a lot of happy people in New Jersey.

An accident that injured five people during Wildwood's National Night Out in 2024 has now gone to court, with the injured people suing for negligence by Wildwood Police. The annual event meant to build relationships between police and the community was held on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, at Fox Park. For many years, Wildwood Police used a low-speed golf cart that mimics impaired driving at the National Night Out event to teach people about the dangers of driving drunk.

It’s been a while since we have dined at The Ebbitt Room. It hasn’t skipped a beat — which is no surprise, when you have the award-winning Executive Chef Jason Hanin at the helm. My wife Margie are in Cape May, New Jersey and we previously made a reservation to dine at The Ebbitt Room, located inside The Virginia Hotel. The Virginia is tucked away on Jackson Street, it’s the standard for boutique luxury in Cape May — where it is an impeccably restored 1879 landmark building.