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Willingboro Mom Crowned International Mrs. USA: 'Bold, Ambitious, Beautiful'
A Trenton High School graduate and owner of a hair salon in Bordentown has been crowned International Mrs. USA.
Chimere Nicole Haskins, 39, of Willingboro, won the title — competing as Mrs. New Jersey USA — earlier this month during a competition in Orlando, Florida.
The mother of two daughters, ages 11 and 9, has been married for 17 years. Her hair-styling and extensions business is called CN Salon and has operated since 2014.
Her husband drives around with her on all her community service work including her non-profit, #GirlYes, a movement that encourages women to be "bold, ambitious and…
‘Truly Beautiful, Inside And Out:’ Alexa Brown Of Phillipsburg Dies At 16
Phillipsburg is mourning the loss of a lifelong resident and beloved teen.
Alexa Marie Brown, “Alexita,” died Thursday, August 24 at age 16.
Born in Phillipsburg, Alexa was known for her wide range of hobbies, including cheerleading, softball, and basketball, in which she became “a competitor on and off the court” with the help of her father, her obituary says. She played on several basketball teams, including the Steele Hill Bulldogs, Steele Hill Warriors and Team Jenkins.
“She was feisty, tenacious and quickly recognized as a tough defender,” reads her memorial, adding that the talented …
Suburban Philly Native Dies Suddenly In Dominican Republic
Brianna Tiffany London, of Rincon, Puerto Rico, and formerly of North Wales, PA, died suddenly on May 13 in the Dominican Republic. She was 29 years old.
London had her own clothing and fashion line, her obituary said.
She was remembered for her "love of life, vibrant energy, and disarming humor," among other qualities.
More than $7,300 had been raised as of Friday, July 8 on a GoFundMe for her family.
London is survived by her husband Tom Wegs, mom Naomi London, sister Brooke Ashley London, grandparents, Barbara Gugliotta Leute and George Leute, and great-grandmother Eileen A. Leute.
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From Nuts To Jewelry: Central Jersey Mall Opens Half Dozen New Shops
Menlo Park Mall has a slew of new shopping and dining openings from Indian cuisine and American burgers to fashionable women’s wear and jewelry.
The recently opened shops include Franki, Lovisa, deo Eyewear, Nuts Factory, Banter and Joseph Jacob Jewelers.
That's not the only good news. Other store openings coming later this year include Sonoma Intimates, Indian Plate, Bang Cookies, True Food Kitchen, Shake Shack, and Akira.
Here is a synopsis of the newest stores:
Franki: Francesca’s sister brand, Franki, is a tween fashion collection whose mission is to deliver unique, free spirited …
These Are The New Stores Coming To Shops At Riverside Mall
It's fancy, huh.
Several new luxury brands will be making their ways this spring to The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, in the process of a complete revamp.
Scroll down for the new arrivals.
Sergio Rossi: A made-in-Italy luxury footwear brand, was established in the 1960s, deeply-rooted in the creativity and expertise of its eponymous founder.
Jimmy Choo: Encompassing a complete, luxury accessories brand, women's shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men's shoes.
Salvatore Ferragamo: …
New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled
Marist College plans to complete a $26 million expansion project at its Steel Plant Studio across Route 9 from its main campus in Poughkeepsie by the fall, according to this report.
Major renovations began last summer at the private college of 6,600 students.
The completed building will house Marist’s fashion and arts and digital media programs including gallery spaces.
The project will triple existing 12,000-square-feet studio and learning space with the new, two-story, 36,000-square-foot addition.
The design incorporates brick, steel, polished concrete, terrazzo, corrugated metal, til…
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