Thanks to the folks at MTV, the Garden State is now recognized for its Italian-American-centric beaches, bars, gyms, tanning salons and laundromats. And for some reason, New Jerseyans aren’t thrilled about it.
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New Jersey Fugitive, On the Run for 41 Years, Arrested in Portugal
He escaped from prison and hijacked a plane. But he’s finally back behind bars – more than four decades years later.
New Jersey Taxpayers Cough Up $420K to Support MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’
The state of New Jersey would like to keep the stars of MTV’s monster hit reality series smushing and boozing in Seaside Heights, and they’re willing to make state residents cough up the cash to make it happen.
Tracking Irene, Day 2: Up-to-the-Minute Reports as Storm Hits East Coast
Irene continues her path up the eastern seaboard, bringing driving rain and gale-force winds to some of the nation’s biggest metropolitan areas. Click to see Sunday’s updates on Irene’s path and destruction.
Tracking Hurricane Irene: Up-to-the-Minute Storm Updates
TIME follows the eye of the potentially devastating hurricane as she makes landfall on the eastern coast of the United States. Refresh this page to see the latest on Irene’s path and destruction. See TIME’s coverage of Day 2 of Irene.
Hurricane Irene: States of Emergency Declared Across East Coast
From New York to the Carolinas, it’s all getting serious.
New Jersey Bridal Shop Refuses to Sell Wedding Gown to Lesbian Bride
Today in discrimination: the manager of a bridal shop on the Jersey Shore has made it perfectly clear that her store is called Here Comes The Bride, and not Here Come The Brides.
Want Your Flight To Be On Time? Avoid Newark
The Wall Street Journal reports that 40 of the 100 most delayed flights in the country begin or end in one place.
Poll: Bruce Springsteen Could Be The Boss of New Jersey
In a survey put out by left-leaning Public Policy Polling, respondents were asked if they would vote for singer Bruce Springsteen or current New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the 2013 election. And the results suggest a certain …
Court: Restaurant Can Be Sued for Serving Meat to Devout Hindus
What happens when you accidentally dish up meat for vegetarians? For one restaurant, it may be the most expensive meal it ever served.
Reading While Eating For July 19: Bring the Funk
Today’s links feature some funky inventions and some funky turns of phrase.
Spectacular Showcase: Behind Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Display
For 35 years, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display has been hailed as one of the largest and most extravagant Independence Day traditions, and tonight will be no exception.