Aberdeen Day 2017 Living in Hazlet for 45 years has made me somewhat of an expert when it comes to our local town festivals and celebrations. I have been to many including Keyport, Middletown, Hazlet, Long Branch and others, but one of my favorites has to be Aberdeen Day 2017. Aberdeen Day 2017 is a special day and was properly …
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My Patio Was Installed In 1998 I had my paver patio installed in 1998 and when they installed it they just swept some sand (or blue stone dust) into the joints. Of course after a year the sand came out of the joints. For years I have struggled with the patio because of moss and weeds growing through the joints. …
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” The QuickChek Festival Of Ballooning Best Ever” is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America and is the premier family entertainment attraction in New Jersey and took place on July 28th – 30th 2017. The festival holds the dual distinction of being a recipient of The New Jersey Governor’s Award for Best Special Event, …
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Lion Country Safari Our 5 Star Pick Updated Dec. 23, 2016 – Originally published January 2015 Over the years I have visited many theme and amusement parks including those that feature a safari like experience. The one that I love to visit when ever I spend time with my son’s family in Florida is the Lion Country Safari. In December …
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The Harmony of the Seas Overview As many of my readers know, I have been fortunate to cruise on and write about, a number of Royal Caribbean International ships. Over the years I have covered their Freedom Class ships including the Navigator of the Seas and the Freedom of the Seas. More recently we were invited to cover the U.S. …
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Photos, Video by Len Rapoport A 34 Year Tradition That tradition was brought back to life 34 years ago and the Mermaid Parade was born. So it was with great delight and anticipation that I was going to cover the parade again this year. Our correspondents couldn’t make it but my wife and I decided we would do it alone. …
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Watch Our Video Now We Love Theme Parks Iusually don’t have an opportunity to visit a theme park unless I am traveling to Florida where there are so many. In New Jersey I have visited Great Adventure and of course our local theme park Keansburg Amusement Park. A theme park is defined as a group of entertainment attractions, rides, and …
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Twice a year the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce hosts a fantastic Flea Market. One is the Saturday after Labor Day the other is the Saturday after Memorial Day. We attend both each year not because we are the bargain shoppers we used to be years ago when we were younger and all the children lived with us. Today in …
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For the past two years we have covered the Easter Parade, aka the Easter Bonnet Parade in New York City. We love this parade now because it herald’s the coming of Spring, with the beautiful daffodils and tulips in bloom and the wonderful and welcome warm weather. Today we planned to cover the Easter Parade on 5th Avenue from 49th …
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Len Rapoport covers the 2016 NY International Auto Show with Andy Peeke . Our photos will give you an idea of the fabulous new vehicles available now and in the coming months..
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