May 13th is National Apple Pie Day, and there isn’t a better way to celebrate (except for enjoying a slice of pie) than to take a look at how one of America’s most iconic desserts was covered by New Jersey’s…
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The History of Mother’s Day
With Sunday marking Mother’s Day, it seemed appropriate to use New Jersey’s newspapers to take a look at the history of this special day. Although similar holidays and events have occurred at various times and places throughout history, the modern…
Absolutely Electrifying: Bringing Electricity to New Jersey’s Homes and Businesses
Most of us don’t give a second thought to the role electricity plays in our lives, but as shocking as it is to remember, we only have to go back 100 years to find a time when electricity was not…