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Reluctant Hero From New Jersey
Reluctant Hero From New Jersey Michael Benfante, who grew up and still lives in New Jersey, worked on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. How It Happened He was on the 68th floor when he encountered a woman in a wheelchair who needed help in getting down the stairs. Benfante and a co-worker carried her down the remaining 68 floors. Benfante became a national hero after he was caught by TV cameras after coming out of the building, which you can see in the video above. Benfante has a new book out about his experiences before, during and after September 11, 2001. A New…
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Whippany Railway Museum, Part 2 | Hanover Township, New Jersey
The Whippany Railway Museum Last week I showed you some photos and told you a little bit about the history of this museum. In Part 2, I am sharing more photos! Further Reading To see more train photos: Whippany Trains, Part 1 Abandoned Trains in New York State Pine Creek Railroad at Allaire Park Port Murray Post Office and Abandoned Train Station | Mansfield Township, New Jersey Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
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Whippany Railway Museum, Part 1 | Hanover Township, New Jersey
The Whippany Railway Museum This interesting museum is located in Hanover Township, New Jersey. According to their website: The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey’s railroads to the public since 1965. However, the Museum’s age belies its heritage. The Museum is built upon nearly 50 years of preservation experience. Further Reading For more about the railway museum, click here. For more posts about trains: Railway Museum, Part 2 Abandoned Trains In New York State Pine Creek Railroad at Allaire Park Port Murray Post Office and Abandoned Train Station | Mansfield Township, New Jersey Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
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Ocean Grove Camp Meetings! | Neptune, New Jersey
Ocean Grove Was Founded By Methodists Lovely Ocean Grove, New Jersey, down the shore, was founded in 1869 as a Methodist Camp Meeting town. Even though the town was eventually required to become part of Neptune, New Jersey, it still has a very strong religious spirit. Every spring, tents are attached to standing wooden sheds that contain the kitchen and bathroom. The devout Methodists come to the town each summer and are part of the camp revival meetings, which are still held one week a year. These tents are then taken down in the fall and stored in the sheds until the next year. The Great Auditorium The most…
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I love the singer PINK
The Singer Pink is a powerful singer. Her original name was Alecia Beth Hart Moore. Raise Your Glass (2010) There’s always some song stuck in my head and “Raise Your Glass” by Pink (or P!nk) is the current one. When I first heard this song I thought that it was just a party anthem, but when I saw the video I realized that it was for everyone who feels like an outsider. That’s how I felt as a child, too! I love her “Rosie the Riveter“, the iconic image from World War II (above)! Who Knew (2006) I’ve been a fan of Pink since her song “Who Knew” which I…
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Jody Joseph Interview (2010)
Jody Joseph Jody Joseph’s concert, One Diva…One Legend…One Woman is this Saturday night, September 25th at Brookdale Community College Theater in Lincroft, New Jersey. In this show, Jody concentrates on singing songs made famous by Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks, in addition to singing some of her own songs. If you read my August 17th post about Jody, you will know that she is a very talented singer! Interview With Jody Joseph Jody has graciously answered some questions I had about the show! Jody, you have a very musical background, being related to both Bon Jovi and Mario Lanza! Did your family listen to a lot of music when you…
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Singer Jody Joseph (2010)
Jody Joseph Is A Singer With A Passion For Music Jody Joseph is a very talented singer-songwriter. She is related to both Jon Bon Jovi (her first cousin), and Mario Lanza! She obviously comes from a very musical family! Jody writes and records her own music, but she has also put together a show called One Diva-One-Legend-One Woman. She sings the songs of Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin, two of her biggest musical influences. Jody pays tribute to her idols by actually transforming herself physically into these two iconic but totally different singers. This concert has received rave reviews. This video features her in full Stevie mode: Jody’s Concert…
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5 Fun Summer Songs
5 Fun Summer Songs To Make You Very Happy Fun songs to listen to during the hot weather! Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer by Nat King Cole. Summer In The City by The Lovin’ Spoonful Hot Fun In The Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry More Summer Fun If you enjoyed this post, please read about 10 Things I Love About Summer and School’s Out For Summer! Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
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Abandoned Trains in New York State!
We Found Abandoned Trains! Mark and I went on a trip to Cooperstown, New York in July 2009 to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame. As we drove around the beautiful New York State countryside, we discovered these neglected trains somewhere around the little hamlet of Maryland, New York. They seem to have been totally forgotten. Further Reading Please check out these posts on trains! Port Murray Post Office and Abandoned Train Station | Mansfield Township, New Jersey Whippany Railway Museum, Part 1 Whippany Railway Museum, Part 2 Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
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Cherry Blossoms In Branch Brook Park (2010) | Newark, New Jersey
Cherry Blossoms Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey hosts the largest blossom festival in the United States every April (yes, even bigger than Washington, D.C). It was the first county park opened for public use in The United States. Further Reading You can read more about Branch Brook Park. You may also want to check out the 2015 Blossoms in Full Bloom. Also my newest: Branch Brook Park and the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms 2024 | Newark and Belleville, New Jersey Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
