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St. Patrick’s Day parades: A N.Y. and N.J. tradition

St. Patrick’s Day parades: A N.Y. and N.J. tradition

Area boasts rich history on both sides of the Hudson

BY ERIC MODEL
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
JOURNEYS INTO NEW JERSEY

Around here, come St. Patrick's Day most eyes tend to turn towards New York and the grand parade up Fifth Avenue.

Yes, there is a long and distinguished history to the city parade, and over the years many from the Garden State have participated and/or attended. At the same, New Jersey boasts some top-notch St. Patty's Day parade traditions of its own, too.

On the New York side of the Hudson, the first celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in New York City was held at the Crown and Thistle Tavern in 1766. The parades were held as political and social statements because the Irish immigrants were being treated unfairly.

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New Jersey’s tale of the two Red Banks

New Jersey’s tale of the two Red Banks
BY ERIC MODEL
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
JOURNEYS INTO NEW JERSEY

Folks from out of state have often spoken about how confusing it can be to drive on our New Jersey roads. Most often, the complaint one hears ...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 March 2010 22:58 )

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For N.J. tea lovers: Sixty varieties in a boutique setting

For N.J. tea lovers: Sixty varieties in a boutique setting

Novel Teas comes to Red Bank

BY MARGARET MORGAN
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Novel Teas resides in a former ironworks shop where the facade is very intriguing — a huge wrought iron gate next to an aged brick bu...

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Why do I have to be 'passionate' to get a job?

Why do I have to be 'passionate' to get a job?
BY LIZ BARRETT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
It's not enough anymore to be good at what you do. It's not even enough to be gifted at it. No, you have to be passionate about whatever the company does just to get...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 March 2010 23:56 )

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Transplanted artist helps grow Lawrenceville’s art scene

Transplanted artist helps grow Lawrenceville’s art scene
BY PAT SUMMERS
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Portrait of an artist who’s got it together: Christina Peckham, of Lawrenceville, N.J. A graphic designer and painter, Peckham has been part of the art scene since t...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:20 )

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Broccoli cheese pie recipe easy, nutritious and delicious

Broccoli cheese pie recipe easy, nutritious and delicious
BY ANGELA DAIDONE
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

With our busy schedules, easy-to-make recipes are a welcome addition to meal planning. But "easy" can also mean "nutritious," as is the case with this broccoli ch...

Last Updated ( Monday, 08 March 2010 07:41 )

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Princeton’s Thomas Espenshade takes on affirmative action and the racial achievement gap

Princeton’s Thomas Espenshade takes on affirmative action and the racial achievement gap
BY CASS CLIATT

After making headlines for his early work studying race-based affirmative action as it compares to admission preferences for athletes and legacies, Princeton University Professor of Soci...

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New Jersey: Watch out for black ice!

New Jersey: Watch out for black ice!
BY VIOLET SNOW
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM

Two accidents occurred on March 6 around 8:30 a.m. on a sunny but cold Saturday at the corner of River Road and New Bridge Road in Teaneck. It appeared that snowbanks be...

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Running on Love: N.J. woman turns marathon running into a cause to help others

Running on Love: N.J. woman turns marathon running into a cause to help others

Randolph's Lori Sperber gives hope to those in need

BY JILLIAN RISBERG
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

"How do you measure a year in the life — how about love?" This line from Broadway's "Rent" rings especially tr...

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