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RECENT-ISH WORK ↓
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
The Boss opens up about
his new Center for American
Music at the Jersey Shore.
COVER STORY
INSIDE THE NEW
SPRINGSTEEN CENTER
An institution for American music
rises at Monmouth University.
COVER STORY
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK!
Jack Antonoff is unafraid
to wear his heart—and frenetic
Jersey fixation—on his sleeve.
COVER STORY
SHE’S THE ONE
Eileen Chapman has what many Jersey girls would die for:
Bruce Springsteen’s blessing.
PROFILE
NEW JERSEY’S
GILMORE GIRL
Kelly Bishop opens up about her vast, eclectic career and “rather
quiet life” in South Orange.
PROFILE
SLICE OF HOME
Finding peace in Jersey diners past and present.
PERSONAL ESSAY
PROFILE
PERFECT HARMONY
John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey mark 15 years on the airwaves.
HEAR ME OUT
Steven Van Zandt on Springsteen, ‘The Sopranos’ and shrugging off stardom.
PROFILE
THE BLIND WAITER BEHIND THE
BENDIX DINER
He manages the homey—and lovably homely—eatery in Bergen County.
PROFILE
CHASING BRUCE
Filmmaker Thom Zimny on his latest Springsteen documentary, ‘Road Diary.’
PROFILE
BOBBI BROWN’S SECOND ACT
The makeup mogul on Jones Road Beauty and the magic of Montclair.
PROFILE
TINY HOUSE,
GRAND IDEAS
This high-spirited interior designer spends his summers in LBI’s smallest shack.
PROFILE
JAKE CLEMONS
The E Street Band’s saxophonist talks Stone Pony, pre-show rituals and the supernatural.
Q&A
GIRL POWER
Beverly Lee of the Shirelles and Peggy Santiglia Ricker of the Angels recall unassuming origins and barrier-breaking moments.
Q&A
STILL RIDING HIGH
Asbury Park’s storied Stone Pony at 50.
FEATURE
LOVE LETTER
Ilana Kaplan’s ‘Nora Ephron at the Movies’ honors rom-com royalty.
FEATURE
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY
The Jersey Shore legend chats historic moments and quirky performances.
Q&A
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
The singer-songwriter on her new album, empathy and the subconscious.
Q&A
POETRY ↓
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