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The Great Cupcake Quest –Ava’s Cupcakes…A “Must Visit” To The Cupcake Wars Winners In New Jersey
March 24, 2012For those of you who have been longtime readers of The Alternative Press know that this column is about happenings all arou...
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Welcome Newton to The Alternative Press, and Welcome The Alternative Press to Newton!
March 7, 2012Have you ever seen the movie, Pleasantville? If not, I highly recommend it – it’s a back in time tale about two...
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The Great Cupcake Quest – Supreme Bakery, West Orange, NJ – Their Name Equates To The Quality You’ll Find There
December 26, 2011The name “Supreme” in Supreme Bakery says it all in terms of everything about the excellence of the baked goods and servic...
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Thankful For The Spirit and Resiliency in New Jersey Downtowns
November 21, 2011With the theme of Thanksgiving on the brain this week, one of my blessings, and something I’m thankful for, is the op...
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Remembering September 11 in New Jersey
September 13, 2011It’s hard to fathom that a decade has passed since the terrorist attacks took place, changing the lives in a domino effect of so...
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Great New Jersey Staycation Destination – The South Mountain Recreation Complex – A Visit To The Turtle Back Zoo And Essex County miniGOLF Safari
August 24, 2011With summer coming to a close, many families are looking for some activities to enjoy before life returns to its normal hectic pace. ...
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The Great Cupcake Quest – Chatham Bakery & Bread Shoppe – Where There Are Great Baked Goods...and Elvis Is In The Building
August 4, 2011One of the first things that caught my eye when I walked in to the Chatham Bakery & Bread Shoppe, beside the eye-catching selectio...
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Book Browsing in New Jersey – Finding Treasures at Used Book Sales
July 22, 2011What do 1912 photography books, and a 1953 copy of “This is New Jersey from High Point to Cape May” have in common? Bo...
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The Great Cupcake Quest – Something for Everyone at Crowley Cupcakes in Madison
July 11, 2011In my travels, I’ve been eating through our reading area, and my next stop was Madison at Crowley Cupcakes, a great place in the...
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Morristown National Historic Park and Ford Mansion – Really, George Washington Did Sleep Here
July 7, 2011New Jersey is a place teeming with history about our nation’s beginnings and fight for independence 235 years ago: something we ...
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The Great Cupcake Quest – Natale’s Summit Bakery
July 1, 2011Although a little outside of Summit’s downtown, Natale’s Summit Bakery is still a destination in Summit. With 70...
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Come on Out Ladies and Enjoy Maplewood’s Girls’ Night Out – Thursday, June 16
June 14, 2011I can’t wait for Maplewood’s upcoming Girls’ Night Out. Although I cover the event as a reporter, it is still fu...
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The Great Cupcake Quest – Cait and Abby’s Daily Bread – South Orange (and Millburn)
June 9, 2011For those who know me well, they know food is a central part of my life, just as much as writing, traveling, or breathing is. ...
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The Hidden Treasure Also Known as Maplewood
April 30, 2011I feel blessed as my job duties have changed, and as our publication area has expanded, to have the opportunity to become better acqua...
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Enjoy Downtown Millburn and All It Has To Offer
April 5, 2011“Dine, Shop, Enjoy” is the motto on the banners posted around Downtown Millburn…and honestly, I agree, this easily ...
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Great New Jersey Staycation Destination – Theater and Music Ventures
December 1, 2010As anyone who has read my column before may know, I focus on activities within New Jersey. Especially in this day, age, and econ...
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Enjoying the Skyline and Nature at Once From Richard DeKorte Park
August 28, 2010Welcome Spring! Although you've been teasing us with good weather then rain, it's great to know sunnier and warmer forecasts are ahead. ...
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Spend A Day Or Night At the Museum - The Morris Museum That Is
August 28, 2010With many these days looking to conserve funds, and reviewing "staycation" options, I think The Morris Museum is a great local treasure ...
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Great New Jersey Staycation Destinations - Swartswood State Park
August 28, 2010Last summer, I had a column series focusing on great stops in New Jersey to enjoy cheesecake. In the summer of 2010, I'd like to take a...
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Great New Jersey Staycation Destinations - Island Beach State Park
August 28, 2010It's been a few days since I visited Island Beach State Park, but I left with one souvenir from my trip…sunburn! Yes, I did lathe...
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Great New Jersey Staycation Destinations - Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook
August 28, 2010It's hard to believe the summer is coming to a close and Labor Day is right around the corner, with a return to school, and regular acti...
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The Bargain Box - A Hidden Treasure For Savvy Shoppers
August 28, 2010Where can a savvy shopper snag a $68 Banana Republic Shirt for $8? Or find DKNY, Dana Buchman and JS McLaughlin pieces for $25 and under?...
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Step Into Relaxation At The Urban Muse
August 28, 2010It's not often that I have the opportunity to pamper myself and relax between my kids' schedules and mine, but I decided to treat myself...
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The Great Cheesecake Quest While Turning Back The Clock At The Summit Diner
August 28, 2010My Great Cheesecake Quest happened completely by accident as things sometime do, especially in a creative thinking mind. On one of my fi...
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The Great Cheesecake Quest, Part 2 - Is World Famous Cheesecake in North Arlington?
August 28, 2010My cheesecake quest took me to North Arlington, specifically the Arlington Diner on River Road overlooking the Passaic River and the bri...