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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 · 2d

South Jersey Media

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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

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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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 · 11h
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takemetotn.com

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These 13 New Jersey Churches Became Something Surprisingly Different

A bell tower bedroom in Hoboken. A technology office beneath stained glass in Newark. A wooden church in Morris County where the quiet activity now involves turning pages. Across New Jersey, buildings designed for Sunday services have picked up some wonderfully unexpected weekday jobs. Their steeples, pointed windows, and grand...

New Jersey · 1d

We Are New Jersey

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Freehold Raceway Mall adds two stores and another reopens after renovations

The exterior of the mall is also getting its first facelift in almost 20 years

Freehold Township, NJ · 3d

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

wrat.com

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Netflix’s $1B Fort Monmouth Studio Expected to Boost Jersey Shore Housing Market

Netflix is building a $1 billion production campus on the old Fort Monmouth military base in Eatontown and Oceanport, New Jersey. Real estate experts say the project could lift demand in the Monmouth County housing market. The Netflix campus will occupy more than 292 acres. The first phase should wrap...

Monmouth County, NJ · 2d

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

ocnjdaily.com

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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

downbeach.com

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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

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 · 19h

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 · 1d

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

tworivertimes.com

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Laird & Company Distillers Looks to the Future

COLTS NECK – Few American companies are older than the nation itself, much less owned and operated by the same family for 10 generations. The Lairds, makers of America’s first blended applejack and the country’s oldest family of distillers, are committed to preserving their legacy while adapting to the times.

Colts Neck, 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

Gothamist

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 1d

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 3d

CBS News

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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race

New York · 9d

radioworld.com

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New York State Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven Into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State. “From the biggest stage in...

New York · 15d