Reconnecting with Vehonna Thompson:A smile, a spark, and a dual career of purpose
Views from the ShoreBy Brian Cahill One of the joys of writing this column is introducing readers to remarkable people I’ve met along the way—and even better when I get the chance to reconnect with someone I once collaborated with during the fast-paced days of casino...
Chive blossom butter and other chive delicacies
By Tammy Thornton When most people think of chives, they picture the cut green stems sprinkled over a steaming hot baked potato. While this is a wonderful way to enjoy chives, did you know that the buds and flowers are also edible? If you have them growing in your own...
Governor sends bill targeting pop-up parties back to lawmakers, citing constitutional concerns
Legislature will agree with proposed changes, bill sponsor says By Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor Gov. Phil Murphy, citing First Amendment concerns, has conditionally vetoed legislation intended to deter disruptive pop-up parties that have harried shore towns in recent...
How ‘song doctors’ saved these classic tunes
By Seth Briliant Between 1900 and 1940, thousands of songs were published. Some became very popular and have endured to this day, while others languished on dealers’ racks and were slowly (or sometimes quickly) forgotten. Many songs have interesting stories about...
