I was born in Westfield, NJ and lived there for 22 years before joining the Patch family. I have been interested in and practicing journalism since I was 15, beginning at Westfield High School and continuing on through college. I began college at Quinnipiac University, where I spent two great years before transferring to Rowan University. After occupying several editorial positions on the college newspaper, I began freelancing for Patch in Collingswood. I graduated magna cum laude from Rowan in May, 2011.
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Jason Leslie of Marlboro claims that he has bought $5 Footlong Subway sandwiches in stores in Freehold, Marlboro and Howell and says the sandwiches are not really 12 inches.
Jason Leslie of Marlboro is one in a group which filed suit against Subway for misrepresenting the size of their sandwiches.
Jason Leslie of Marlboro is one in a group which filed suit against Subway for misrepresenting the size of their sandwiches.
Looking to cut calories? Avoid these chain restaurant dishes.
Should parental input be included as part of the overall teacher evaluation process?
Jose Lopez allegedly attempted to steal a car form the Union Hill Road commuter lot.
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Looking to cut calories? Avoid these chain restaurant dishes.
Looking to cut calories? Avoid these chain restaurant dishes.
Looking to cut calories? Avoid these dishes when visiting your favorite chain restaurant.
The bill would require schools to have written security plans in place if voting must take place on school grounds.
The search firm is holding a special meeting in executive session with the BOE on Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m.
Students will participate in two days of mock trial sessions in a competition.
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Looking to cut calories? Avoid these chain restaurant dishes.
Looking to cut calories? Avoid these chain restaurant dishes.
The smartphone app allows hunters, fishers and wildlife observers enhance the experience in New Jersey.
The smartphone app allows hunters, fishers and wildlife observers enhance the experience in New Jersey.
The smartphone app allows hunters, fishers and wildlife observers enhance the experience in New Jersey.
The smartphone app allows hunters, fishers and wildlife observers enhance the experience in New Jersey.
