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New NJ Restaurants, Including MrBeast Burger in East Rutherford

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From record crowds for the opening of MrBeast Burger at the American Dream mall to quiet soft openings and announcements of soon-to-open spots, we’re all about the exciting new restaurants emerging in New Jersey this season.

bb.q chicken, Bayonne

The new bb.q Chicken, which also opened spots in Neptune and Westwood earlier in 2022, has now set up shop in Bayonne. With a two-day marination and frying process that keeps the chicken extra crispy, even with the sauce, the most popular varieties are the Golden Original, Secret Sauce, and honey garlic. Be sure to try the just-released Maple Crunch variety as well.

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The Jersey Shore’s most haunted house? Strange new developments at Bayshore mansion

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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – At a glance it’s a typical old book, a somewhat-worn hardcover shelved among others in the second-floor library of the Strauss Mansion Museum.

But the 500-page “The Victrola Book of the Opera,” published in 1917, did something odd last year.

While giving a tour of the mansion, Atlantic Highlands Historical Society board member Patty Bickauskas spotted the book perched on the edge of the top shelf, cracked open and “just dangling” at a bizarre angle.

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You might run into Bill Spadea at these NJ restaurants

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Howell, Springfield, Pequannock, Toms River, Haddon Heights, and Montclair are all on the list for the next week of events.

As you know, my wife Jodi and I are making the rounds around the state meeting and greeting thousands of New Jerseyans.

The message is simple. We need better policies and stronger leaders at every level of government, especially local.

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Ocean County, NJ schools prepare for special way to honor our heroes for Veterans Day

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It is one of the most important days of the year and also a reminder that this one day needs to be carried out on the other 364 days on the calendar — and that’s Veterans Day.

We need to continue to find ways to not just remember Veterans and honor their sacrifice and all that they’ve done and do to protect us, but to listen to them — their stories, but, also what their needs are, how we can help, what is needed to help them, and what can be done to help active military members as well.

It’s a great tradition in November each year that schools take time out to hold special ceremonies and events dedicated to Veterans in our area.

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ICYMI: Ocean County Educator Named 2022-2023 State Teacher of the Year

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Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Education today announced that Christine Girtain, a Science Teacher and the Director of Authentic Science Research at Toms River High School North and South, has been named the 2022-2023 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.

Christine, a graduate of Toms River Schools herself, has been teaching science for 28 years, including Earth Science, Biology, and Authentic Science Research. The Authentic Science Research program at the Toms River Regional School District is a three-year elective program that allows students to pursue and conduct independent research on a specific science topic that interests them. As the director, she has guided student projects ranging from the effects of fruit seed extracts on bacteria, to bioengineering E. coli. Her students have connected with Penn State researchers to learn about microbes that may block the spread of the Dengue and Zika viruses, and they have been to an immersive research program in the rainforests of Costa Rica.

“A cornerstone of my Administration has been fostering STEM learning for our students,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We know that high-paying, high-demand STEM careers can help young people achieve success after graduating high school. Our students are the future leaders of our state and by preparing them with a strong educational foundation in science, we will help fuel the growth of New Jersey’s economy. Christine embodies the spirit of innovation that we are seeing in our schools and throughout our State. Her hard work and dedication to her students will help prepare our next generation of leaders. Congratulations to Christine Girtain for being named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.”

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Toms River North over Lacey – Field hockey recap

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Olivia Fraticelli’s three goals and two assists fueled Toms River North to a 6-1 victory over Lacey in Toms River.

Rachael Tetzlaff had a goal and an assist for Toms River North (12-0). Katelyn Rizzo and Madison Eollo each scored a goal and Katie Marra had one save.

Maeve Meehan made 18 saves for Lacey (9-3-1), which got a Zoey Smith goal in the second quarter.

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Here’s where to get free breast cancer screenings across New Jersey this month

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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey are hosting free breast cancer screenings and education programs across the state. The aim is to educate women about the importance of early detection and breast health, and offer free and accessible mammograms for those who qualify.

Early detection, regular screenings, and breast health education can save lives, but the CDC reports that nearly 30% of women miss their annual mammogram, according to a release from both groups.

“Annual screenings are some of the most important tools we have in the fight against breast cancer,” says Dr. M. Michelle Blackwood, Chief of Breast Surgery at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and Director of Breast Health and Disease Management at RWJBarnabas Health. “Early detection of breast cancer significantly increases survival rates and outcomes, which is why we strongly encourage women age 40 and over make getting a mammogram a top priority. Doing so could save your life.”

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Lenders One Opens Branches At Walmart Stores In N.J. & Fla.

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In March, Lenders One Cooperative announced it will lease space at select Walmart stores so homebuyers can access mortgage origination solutions where they shop in their community. On Friday, the lending cooperative announced the grand opening of its first three mortgage lender in-store branch locations at Walmart stores in New Jersey and Florida.

The first in-store branch Lenders One location opened Oct. 7 in Newton, N.J., and is powered by Family First Funding LLC. Founded in 2011 and based in Toms River, N.J., Family First Funding is a retail mortgage lender licensed to do business in 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. It offers solutions to residential and business customers, with a mission to provide clients with fair and reasonable rates and costs, as well as educating their clients throughout the process, the company said.

Another two in-store locations will open in the next 30 days — in Orlando, Fla., powered by Family First Funding, and in Boonton, N.J., powered by MLB Residential Lending LLC. MLB Residential Lending is based in Springfield, N.J., and serves the lending needs of homebuyers, homeowners, real estate professionals, and builders, it said.

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