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Arts
Electric Cars? Edison Thought It was Possible
In this week's edition of "Edison Unveiled," museum Ranger Brigid Jennings talks about Thomas Edison's attempt to produce electric car batteries at the turn of the 20th century.
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Sports
Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday July 28
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outsid...
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Summer
Festival of Ballooning Lifts Off This Weekend
A fleet of hot air balloons will overtake the sky this weekend as the Quick Check Festival of Ballooning celebrates its 30th year. But the festival, held Friday-Sunday, July 27-29, a...
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The Neighborhood Files
Livingston Offers More Tips for Water Restriction
One week after Livingston started a voluntary water restriction, the township offered some new tips on their website to help conserve water. According to the Department of Envi...
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Summer
UPDATED: Meet New Jersey's Olympians
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 state...
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Summer
Grill Recipes For a Beautiful Day
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following was submitted by Taste of Home cooking magazine.) Whether you consider yourself a grilling expert or someone who can't even spark up charcoal, you can b...
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Summer
Ocean Museum Brings War Lessons Close to Home
The corridor of time between Memorial Day and Independence Day tends to get people thinking of the sacrifices of America’s fighting forces, both past and present. With the impending ...
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Summer
Down the Shore: Jazz & Blues, Boston to Rock AC, Ice Cream Fest
Heading down the Shore? Check out this weekend's best bets: EVENTS New Jersey bluesman Billy Hector will headline the Point Pleasant Jazz and Blues Festival Saturday at Riverfro...