When Maricel Presilla was a child in Santiago de Cuba, her mom fed her pan and avocado, a dish that had been eaten in Latin American countries for centuries. But in 2015, avocado toast, as it has come to be known, gained popularity in the United States…
Dear Abby: Woman told to return family heirloom after political disagreement with her father
DEAR ABBY: For my 50th birthday 10 years ago, my father, with whom I have had a tumultuous relationship, gave me cherished rings as gifts. One was my grandmother’s and the other was my grandfather’s, both of whom are deceased. This was at a time when w…
Miss Manners: Couple crafts dinosaur centerpieces for wedding reception and they’re really popular
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I just got married a couple days ago. We are very into games, puzzles and dinosaurs, and our wedding centerpieces reflected that: We fashioned little baskets with Rubik’s Cubes, dice, notepads, cards and small puzzles,…
Skydiver dead after plunge near N.J. airport, officials say
The Federal Aviation Administration and New Jersey State Police are investigating the fatal plunge of a skydiver from Michigan who crashed near the Alexandria Field airport on Friday. State Troopers responded to a call for medical assistance around 2:3…
N.J reports 1,349 COVID cases, two deaths. Daily positive tests down 22% from last month.
New Jerseyhealth officials reported another 1,349 COVID-19 cases and two new confirmed deaths on Saturday, as the average for daily positive tests decreased 22% from this time last month. The statewide rate of transmission was 0.92 on Saturday, state h…
This N.J. marathon, among the nation’s oldest, is happening this weekend
One of the nation’s oldest marathons will bring more than 1,000 runners to Atlantic City on Sunday morning. The Atlantic City Marathon is starting at 8 a.m. Sunday along with a half-marathon. Two related races, covering 3.1 miles and 6.2 miles, are tak…
N.Y.C-based Japanese eatery opens 1st N.J. spot
Japanese eatery Nami Nori recently opened its first New Jersey location. The restaurant debuted in Montclair at 2 South Willow St. on Oct. 20. Nami Nori is known for its open-style temaki (hand roll sushi) and features an entirely gluten-free menu. Its…
Illegal off-road vehicles continue to tear up N.J. forests. Advocates push for crackdown.
More than six months after a report outlined recommendations for better managing the issue of off-road vehicles damaging swaths of New Jersey state land, including the Pinelands, environmental advocates say they are no closer to a solution. Jason Howel…
When will Lucy the Elephant come out of hiding? Jersey Shore icon’s $2.3M makeover nearly done.
This summer was one of the first in 140 years when Lucy the Elephant didn’t keep an eye over the Jersey Shore city of Margate from her perch near the beach. But, the beloved, six story elephant will be uncovered again in a few months and one of New Jer…
Friendly Fire: Why won’t Murphy remove prosecutor Valdes?
Can Americans still have a sensible and friendly political discussion across the partisan divide? The answer is yes, and we prove it every week. Julie Roginsky, a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite tea…