New Jersey legislators are trying to ensure they don’t flush money down the toilet, but pretty soon, they might not be able to flush the toilet at all. A budget stalemate in Trenton, N.J. has prevented the city from purchasing …
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Snooki’s Baby Registry: 8 Gifts for Her Guido or Guidette in Training
The Jersey Shore star’s future child is sure to be decked out in rhinestones and leopard print.
Mother, Child Both Born on Leap Days
What are the chances? Two million to one, actually.
In Turns Poignant and Rousing, Friends Celebrate Whitney Houston
The nearly three-and-a-half hour memorial service saw a number of Whitney Houston’s closest friends take the stage to remember her. See what Tyler Perry and Kevin Costner had to say about the pop singer with the perfect voice.
No Fist-Pumping in Hoboken: City Denies Filming Rights for Jersey Shore Spinoff
Brace yourselves, reality-TV addicts. Snooki and JWoww’s spinoff may have reached a roadblock.
Letter From Spy Father on Hitler’s Stationery Lands at CIA Museum
A letter from a CIA agent in Germany at the end of World War II to his three-year-old son in America is one of the newest artifacts at the agency’s private museum, reports the Washington Post.
Diverted by Snowstorm, JetBlue Passengers Stuck on Tarmac for Eight Hours
We don’t expect too much from airplanes, as long as they can get us to our destination (roughly) on time, travel safely and maybe show a decent movie. What we do expect is not to be stuck on a tarmac for eight hours.
‘Miracle Dog’ Survives Gas Chamber, Now Up for Adoption in NJ
Daniel the beagle is getting a new “leash” on life.
Have a Nice Day: Pay What You Can at Jon Bon Jovi’s New Restaurant
Radiohead asked people to pay what they wanted for their 2007 album, In Rainbows. Perhaps Jon Bon Jovi was paying close attention.
American Fugitive Claims New Portuguese Identity to Avoid U.S. Law
The man formerly known as George Wright, captured last week after 41 years on the lam, is fighting extradition to the U.S. by claiming he’s no longer a citizen.
Tech-Savvy Thieves Switch Keys During Test Drive to Steal Porsche
The cast of Gone in 60 Seconds would be proud. No forced entry, no threats; just a devious plan that netted two thieves a $148,000 Porsche.
New Jersey College Offers $21K Tuition Cut for Good Grades
Those report-card As could be worth thousands of dollars at one private college.