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From the courtroom to the page

For Voorhees resident and trial attorney A.M. Soliman, fighting for people whose voices have been overlooked has been a central part of his legal career. Now, he’s bringing that same passion for justice to the pages of his latest novel. Set for release on Nov. 10, The Name She Carries tells the story of a Black woman […]

Voorhees Township, NJ · 1d

The Bergen Record

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'The Ten Commandments,' 70 years old, has this North Jersey connection

Pompton Lakes is not the Red Sea. And North Jersey is not North Africa — where Cecil B. DeMille and his cast of thousands restaged the exodus from Egypt, on location, in his supreme blockbuster, "The Ten Commandments." Yet the fingerprints of New Jersey are all over the 1956 movie classic, which celebrates its 70th anniversary on Nov. 8. "The Ten Commandments" is one of the few old Hollywood movies that still command a following today: On ABC it is still a prime-time holiday tradition during the Passover season. It was in the pews of the original Christ Episcopal Church that DeMille would have first heard the story of Moses, the Pharaoh of Egypt, the enslaved children of Israel, the parting of the Red Sea, and the giving of The Law. Possibly even from the mouth of his own father, Henry de Mille — a lay preacher there. "I can remember going Sunday after Sunday to church with my father and listening to him preach," DeMille said in one interview. Book versus movie His father, of course, based his sermons in the Bible. But the Bible left out certain things — which DeMille, in his $13 million epic (about $157

Pompton Lakes, NJ · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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You Could Get Lost For Hours In These 9 Dreamy New Jersey Secondhand Bookstores

Ready to explore dreamy secondhand bookstores in New Jersey that feel like pure magic?. These 9 bookstores offer incredible used book finds and a one-of-a-kind browsing experience!. 1. Montclair Book Center (Montclair) The green-striped awning at Montclair Book Center is the kind of thing that makes you slow down your...

New Jersey · 4d
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94.3 The Point

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From 'The Nutcracker' to Motown, NJ theaters have Christmas covered

Holiday entertainment arrives at NJ venues. State Theatre in New Brunswick and Count Basie Center in Red Bank have reimagined classics like Hip Hop Nutcracker, productions with live orchestras, and unique takes on holiday favorite.

New Brunswick, NJ · 3d

History Snob

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The Strange 1920s Craze for Sitting on Flagpoles for Days

Around twenty thousand people gathered on Atlantic City's Steel Pier in the summer of 1930 to stare at a man on a flagpole 225 feet above them. His name was Alvin Kelly and everyone called him Shipwreck. He stayed there for 49 days and one hour, a run of 1,177 hours . He shaved and smoked while reporters on the boardwalk below shouted questions up at him. Pole sitting might look like one of the stranger ways people entertained themselves in the 1920s, but it was also a form of advertising. Theaters and department stores paid people to perch high above the street because the spectacle drew crowds in ways ordinary signs couldn't. The craze faded when the businesses paying for all that attention could no longer afford it. The Pole Came With A Price List Kelly's first sit lasted 13 hours and 13 minutes in 1924, and the accounts of how he got up there disagree. One version credits a friend's dare, another a Hollywood theater manager who wanted a crowd for a new picture. Kelly handled his own publicity. He also claimed to have survived the Titanic, a story that supplied the nickname and convinced almost nobody. Kelly

Atlantic City, NJ · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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New Jersey’s Only Surviving Building From A Former King’s Estate Is Now A Fascinating History Museum

The restrooms at this little museum teach history. One is named for the Delaware River, and the other for Crosswicks Creek. Yep, even a bathroom break comes with a lesson. The building itself is the real headliner, though. It’s a modest gardener’s house, and it’s the only original structure left from an estate owned by a former king.

New Jersey · 6h

wildwoodvideoarchive.com

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New Book Explores Wildwood’s Legendary Nightlife and Rock & Roll History

New Book Explores Wildwood’s Legendary Nightlife and Rock & Roll History. The Wildwoods have always been about making beautiful memories. For generations, families have traveled to our five-mile island to enjoy the beaches, walk famous Boardwalk, and experience everything that makes the Wildwoods so special. But for many, some...

Wildwood, NJ · 1d

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‘Anything can happen’ as Martin and Short hit stage at Ocean

If Steve Martin and Martin Short had more time, the longtime friends would embark on a proper tour. However, it isn’t easy for the iconic comic-actors to hit the road together since their schedules are typically jammed. “We’re both always very busy,” Short said while calling from his Los...

Atlantic City, NJ · 1d

We Are New Jersey

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Wait, America's First Balloon Flight Landed In Gloucester County

You've probably driven past Deptford's balloon signs without knowing the story behind them. In 1793, a French balloonist made history with a landing right here in Gloucester County. And yes, George Washington was involved!

Gloucester County, NJ · 3d

allaboutjazz.com

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Introducing the New Jersey All-State Jazz Ensemble and Choir

"Ordinary People," a ballad about an up-and-down romance, was released as the second single on John Legend's 2004 inaugural album, Get Lifted (Columbia). It became his signature song. On Friday evening, November 13, the New Jersey High School All-State Jazz Ensemble and Choir will perform Michael Philip Mossman's arrangement of it at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

New Jersey · 1d

Yahoo!

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John 5 says he cried “uncontrollably” after making his live debut with Mötley Crüe

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. John 5 was the ideal candidate to assume Mick Mars' role in Mötley Crüe. He is one of the few rock guitar players whom you can hand an electric guitar and all bets are off – he can play anything.

Atlantic City, NJ · 19h

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Ocean City explores ways to save historic Wonderland carousel

There may be hope after all for saving the 100-year-old carousel that once graced Wonderland Pier on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The iconic merry-go-round, which allowed riders to grab for the coveted brass ring while whirling around on ornate wooden horses, has largely been hidden from public view ever since Wonderland closed in 2024.

Ocean City, NJ · 2d

We Are New Jersey

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Lee Brice Joins Wildwood Country Music Festival

Another announcement about next summer's Barefoot Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey

Wildwood, NJ · 1d

NJ.com

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N.J. football playoff photos: Pinelands at Oakcrest, NJSIAA SJG3 semifinal, Nov. 7, 2026

Getting deeper into the N.J. football playoffs

Mays Landing, NJ · 14h

shorebeat.com

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Fall Bake Sale Planned at Brick Library Later This Month

The Friends of the Brick Library will hold a fall bake sale Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Homemade baked goods will be available, and all sales will be cash only. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Brick Library.

Brick, NJ · 1d

shorelocalnews.com

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From Harry’s Inn to Pablo, a Somers Point gathering place evolves

Today, diners know 101 E. Maryland Ave. in Somers Point as Pablo, an American-Mexican fusion restaurant. But decades earlier the property welcomed customers to Harry’s Inn for steaks, seafood and organ music. Established in 1940 at Sunny and Maryland avenues, Harry’s Inn was owned by the Styer family and...

Somers Point, NJ · 2d

Wide Open Country

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Comcast Co-Founder and Cable Television Hall of Famer Dead at 93

Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast more than six decades ago, has died at age 93. The cable company announced today that he died on Nov. 5. Variety reported the news. Julian Brodsky Was a "Mentor and a Friend" Comcast stated that Brodsky was surrounded by his family at the time...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

fox29.com

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 19h

philadelphia.today

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Grace Kelly at 97: Her Philadelphia Story, From East Falls to Monaco

Over Christmas 1955, Prince Rainier III of Monaco asked Grace Kelly to marry him inside a brick Colonial on Henry Avenue in East Falls. It was the house she grew up in, where a linen closet door still carried marks recording her height as a girl. By then, Kelly was...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d