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jimyi, Flickr This Day in History for December 27 – Radio City Music Hall Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1831 – Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he will begin to formulate the theory of evolution (More info)
1900 – Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up her first saloon, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail (More info)
Paramount Weekend Box Office — ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ Refuses to Be Ignored
With at least six movies opening in wide release on various days over the past week, it would’ve been easy for any film to get lost in the shuffle.
But since Tom Cruise flicks rarely fade into the background, it’s hardly a surprise that ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ brought in $26.5 million to handily beat all its competitors at the box office this weekend.
Flickr user paparutzi Soldier Travels 5 Days To Get Home For Son’s Birth
It took him five days, but Staff Sgt. Colin Craig made it from Afghanistan to his New Jersey just a day before for his son’s birth.
YouTube Cracks Found In AC’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Facade
Officials say plans are being made to repair cracks on the “Boardwalk Empire” facade on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
NJ State Police Amber Alert Canceled
A 2-year-old boy has been found unharmed after he allegedly was abducted by his mother from a southern New Jersey mall.
Charter Tech High School Choir Charter Tech’s Choir Impresses with Morning Show Appearance [AUDIO]
December 22, 2011
The Advanced Choir from Charter Tech High School in Somers Point showed lots of professional chops today on the Lite Rock Morning Show. Every one of the 10 choir members who visited the show this morning told me...
Lite Rock Christmas Carolers Lite Rock Christmas Caroling Hospital Tour Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [AUDIO&VIDEO]
December 21, 2011
My most sincere thanks to all the Lite Rock listeners who volunteered their time to sing Christmas carols to those hospitalized during the holidays and to the hospital staffers serving them! We had a wonderful time singing our way through the wards at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point and AtlantiCare...
Flickr User Ell Brown Police Say Thefts Increase At This Time Of Year [AUDIO]
You’ve probably heard this before…the holiday season is also a bonanza for theives and burglars in New Jersey.
Matthew White, Townsquare Media Holiday Stress? You CAN Get Through It [POLL]
It’s supposed to be a joyous time of year, but the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can often lead to stress. The good news is, you can get it under control.
Thinkstock Research Proves Size Does Matter When It Comes to Gifts
Spent all your money on one really great gift, but think you should also get a small gift so your loved one has something else to open? Think again. New research shows that a small gift could decrease the value of the more generous one in the eyes of the recipient.
East Coast Roofing East Coast Roofing Celebrates Christmas with Free Roofs
December 18, 2011
East Coast Roofing, Siding and Windows is putting a roof over the head of some of those in need in South Jersey again-literally. This week marks the conclusion of the third "East Coast Community Makeover" promotion to award free roofs to those in need during the holidays. The Mays Landing based company has been accepting...
Adam Berry, Getty Images Take that Back! Returns are Big for the Holidays
Ah, the warm feelings of the holidays: Comfort and joy. Good cheer.
