Baseball Legends Offer Wisdom for Young Players in New Book
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by Gary Phillips
16h ago
Over the course of 10 years working for the minor league New Jersey Jackals, Billy Pinckney learned all kinds of baseball lessons. Now, they can be found in his self-published book, Passion Prevails: Baseball’s Top Performers Advise Youth Players on Maximizing Their Experience. Pinckney, a Little Falls native and Montclair State alum, has compiled stories and advice from professional baseball players at various levels. He spoke to lots of Jackals players for the book, as well as former Yankees and Mets, including David Cone, Darryl Strawberry, Willie Randolph and New Jersey’s own Todd Frazier ..read more
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Father-Son Duo Opens Oyster and Cocktail Bar in Rumson; More Food News
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by Emily Melvin
16h ago
Opening River Pointe Inn, Rumson This chic new dining concept fuses elegance with comforting classics. The menu at River Pointe Inn features seafood, such as oysters, caviar and cod; fine meats, such as steak frites, roast chicken and pork chops; and contemporary classics like Wagyu burgers and fries. An extensive list of wine, martinis and house cocktails can be enjoyed with food or on their own at the bar. River Pointe Inn is the latest endeavor of Jersey restaurateur Victor Rallo—owner of NJM fave Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson, and Birravino in Red Bank—and his son, Jake, a recent Corne ..read more
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Is This Charming Downtown the Dessert Capital of New Jersey?
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by New Jersey Monthly
19h ago
If you cannot resist the allure of a delicious dessert in a display window, the downtown business district of Denville in Morris County will prove a den of temptation. Here, a sweet shop beckons every few paces. This multitude of munchies is just one aspect of Denville’s appeal. “We have what so many towns have lost,” says Denville Mayor Thomas Andes. “And that’s an old-fashioned, pedestrian-focused downtown with family-owned shops and free parking.” “Broadway and Main Street are the heartbeat of Denville,” adds Stephen Crighton, who runs the downtown business association. “This is where we c ..read more
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Where to Enjoy NJ’s Most Stunning Flower Displays This Spring
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by New Jersey Monthly
2d ago
Festival of Tulips ?: Opens Saturday, March 30 ?: Dalton Farms, Swedesboro ℹ️: Explore fields of tulips and daffodils at this annual festival, where you can pick your own blooms. Live music, food vendors, a beer garden and a farmers market are on-site on weekends. ?: $13-$18, plus $2/stem or 10 for $10 Cherry Blossom Festival ?: Saturday, April 6-Sunday, April 14 ?: Branch Brook Park, Essex County ℹ️: Branch Brook Park (not Washington, DC!) has the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the world and hosts an annual festival with a bike race, family day, and more activities to be enjoyed al ..read more
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Charming NJ Flower Farm Offers More Than Just Beautiful Blooms
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by Susan Brierly Bush
3d ago
Day-trippers and locals flock to Shoppons Run Flower Farm in Stockton not only for its burgeoning blossoms, but to share sparkling conversation with proprietor and master gardener Peter McCrohan. “I work with all kinds of customers—the floral designers who order large quantities of just one or two fancy varieties, as well as locals who prefer a humble bouquet wrapped in a rubber band,” says McCrohan, who grew up in Princeton. His goal is to plant just enough each season to meet market demand. “I find a home for mostly everything I grow,” he adds. Quince blooms in March and April; then come pe ..read more
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Simeon Marsalis’s Jam Is Literature, With a Nod to His Jazz-Genius Father
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by New Jersey Monthly
4d ago
[caption id="attachment_331435" width="778"]Simeon Marsalis teaches jazz literature to the diverse student body at his alma mater, Rutgers-Newark. Photo: Courtesy of Lawrence Sumulong[/caption] Simeon Marsalis bears a familiar surname courtesy of his father Wynton Marsalis, the famed musician, composer, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Simeon, 33, grew up in New Rochelle with his mother and stepfather, spending summers on tour with his father. Basketball took him to the University of Vermont, where he was a point guard (“the only position I was tall enough to play,” he laughs ..read more
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Neighbors Saving Lives: NJ’s Inspiring Trend of Kidney Donation Strengthens Bonds
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by New Jersey Monthly
4d ago
When Steve and Judy Mura moved to South Orange in 2017, they became friendly with their next-door neighbors, Michael and Miriam Sang. The couples chatted, spent time outside together with their children, and had joint barbecues. But over time, the Muras realized that their friend Michael Sang was no longer outside barbecuing, and that he was using a cane to walk. Concerned, Judy Mura asked Miriam Sang if he was okay. She was saddened to learn that he was far from it; Michael Sang had kidney failure caused by an aortic hematoma, a condition in which blood leaks through the aortic wall. He desp ..read more
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The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey Protects Our Lands and Waters
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by Emily Melvin
4d ago
Situated beyond New Jersey’s city streets and suburban sprawl is a bounty of natural beauty. Our forests, lakes, rivers and Shore are assets to residents and visitors alike. Many of our state’s natural wonders, and access to them, would not exist without the work of the New Jersey chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a nonprofit established in 1951 that works to conserve land and water, improve life, and address climate change and biodiversity in more than 70 countries. [RELATED: The Best Outdoor Activities in New Jersey] TNC began its work in New Jersey in 1955, and its priorities contin ..read more
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Whimsical Home Finds We’re Loving This Spring
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by Susan Brierly Bush
6d ago
The Senjyo rattan pendant, designed by Hiroshi Koshitaka, is simply stylish; $2,740 at curreyco.com. Twenty-piece Fantasia flatware, available in 20 hues, mixes and matches with any tablescape; $426 at westelm.com. Perk up your kitchen with colorful, artisanal Bornn enamelware swirl mugs. Set of four; $80 at anthropologie.com.   Treat your next soirée to pretty and colorful block-print napkins with scalloped edges. Set of four; $49 at markandgraham.com.   The Riviera rattan lounge chair features bouclé cushions and a glamorous French feel; $2,100 at jonathanadler.com.   Snuggle ..read more
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New Jerseyans Revel in Nature Year-Round at the Shore
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
by New Jersey Monthly
1w ago
Anyone who ventures to the ocean’s edge in April and feels the wind blasting across 40-degree water is likely tempted to flee until Memorial Day. But take a lesson from those who live and work close to nature at the Shore: Spring is the time to experience a marine world where ospreys are returning from their winter homes, seals are playing on the rocks before heading north, and buds on the beach-plum bushes are waiting for the last freeze before blossoming. “I am evangelical that you should go outside year-round because there’s something to see every day of the year,” says self-described bird ..read more
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