Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'jersey'

New Jersey Man Held In Yemen After Al-Qaida Sweep

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:35:00 EST

Sharif Mobley was arrested in a roundup of suspected al-Qaida members and was being treated at a hospital in San'a when he got into a shootout with guards during an escape attempt, killing one and wounding another, an official said. Acquaintances said the former nuclear plant worker had strong religious views and had become increasingly radical.

The Takeover Of Camden, N.J., Is Over

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

New Jersey's poorest city and one of the most violent in the country, state lawmakers stripped Camden's city government of most of its authority in 2002. In exchange, the city got $175 million in extra state dollars, but critics say the takeover failed to improve the city's failing infrastructure, schools or economy.

NFL Case Highlights Sports Apparel's Vast Appeal

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:40:00 EST

With the future of sports merchandising in the hands of the Supreme Court, fans continue to buy billions of dollars worth of sports jerseys, hats, cell phone covers and more every year. Here's a closer look at the industry.

'Jersey Shore' Is Good Old-Fashioned Reality TV

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The self-proclaimed "guidos" and "guidettes" of MTV's Jersey Shore are less concerned about celebrity than brash acts of bravado.

New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Medical Marijuana Bill

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:27:00 EST

The bill would make the state the 14th to allow chronically ill patients access to marijuana for medical reasons. Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine supports the legislation and could sign it before leaving office next week, making it law.

New Jersey Uses Fleet Of Volunteer Attorneys

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:00:00 EST

It's not easy to get your first job out of law school these days. It's a sad situation that's working to the advantage of New Jersey. The state can't afford to hire all the lawyers it needs in government, so it's tapping the pool of unemployed attorneys to get some of its legal work done for free.

MTV's 'Jersey Shore': Reality or Racist (And To Whom)...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:47:38 EST

MTV is out with a new reality show. As you might guess, it's decked with all the trimmings of typical MTV reality fare — a group of young adults, mostly strangers, thrown into a house where they fight, scream, hug, cry, drink/eat and have a fair amount of sex (okay, maybe not necessarily in that order).

NBA Uniforms At Center Of Made-In-U.S.A. Fight

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:12:00 EST

The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia, a move drawing sharp criticism from a prominent lawmaker in Congress. Sports apparel maker Adidas plans to end its contract with American suppliers and move production of NBA jerseys to a factory in Thailand.

GOP Wins Governor Seats In Virginia, New Jersey

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:34:00 EST

The two states helped to lead Democrats back to national power last year. In Tuesday's elections, voters in Virginia and New Jersey decided to back the Republican candidates for governor. There were also contests for big-city mayors; and a tumultuous congressional race in upstate New York, where the Democrat beat the conservative party candidate.

Scozzafava Out In NY, NJ Too Close To Call

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:14:00 EST

Voters in New York, New Jersey and Virginia head to polling stations Tuesday. Those voting in the Empire State won't find republican Dede Scozzafava on the ballot. She withdrew from the race in New York's 23rd congressional district on Sunday.

Favre Returning Home, But On The Rival Team

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:50:00 EST

There will be drama on and off the football field this weekend as the Green Bay Packers face their longtime rival, the Minnesota Vikings. The game will be the first time Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will come back to play at his one-time home, the storied Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Some fans feel betrayed that the former Green Bay legend now wears a Minnesota jersey, and it remains to be seen how he will be welcomed back.

Week In Politics Examined

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:13:00 EDT

This week, voters in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and some other states head to the polls. Political commentators E.J. Dionne, of The Washington Post, and David Brooks, of The New York Times, offer their insight.

Strip Hockey Motivates Team To Score

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:19:00 EDT

After a pair of defeats, members of the Tamp Bay Lightning got a scolding from their coach. They decided to test their skills with a game of "strip shootout." Each time a player failed to score, he lost a piece of equipment. Nobody actually ended up naked on the ice. But Marty St. Louis lost his helmet, elbow pads, gloves, jersey, shoulder pads and both skates before finally scoring a goal.

New Jersey Governor's Race Turns Nasty

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:06:00 EDT

New Jersey voters haven't elected a Republican to statewide office since 1997. But this year, the state's unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine is struggling to hang on to his job against Republican opponent Chris Christie and independent Chris Daggett in the run-up to the November election. And the attack ads are getting personal.

Bar Asks Cheeseheads To Burn Favre Green Bay Gear

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:27:00 EDT

Some fans of the Green Bay Packers still can't believe that Bret Favre isn't their quarterback. Monday night the Packers host the rival Minnesota Vikings. Favre is now Minnesota's quarterback, after coming out of retirement. A bar and grill will set up a flaming barrel. A charity will get $10 every time a Packers' fan throws in a green Favre jersey, poster or picture.

88-Year-Old New Jersey Man Fights Off Thieves

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:44:00 EDT

On Sunday a woman came to the door of an elderly New Jersey couple. She said she was from a local church. As she distracted the senior citizens, three people slipped inside the house to steal the safe. The intended victims are in their eighties. But when the husband realized what was happening, the World War Two veteran dropped his cane, rose from his wheelchair, slugged the theives and recovered his safe.

In N.Y., Cheesecloth And A Scaled-Back Fashion Week

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:18:00 EDT

Sally Singer, the fashion news and features editor of Vogue, says that she's seeing more "humble fabrics" on the runway this year, including linen, T-shirt jersey and, yes, even cheesecloth.

New Jersey Town's Ex-Brokers Adjust To The Times

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:45:00 EDT

Ridgewood, N.J., is a bedroom community full of former New York City stockbrokers, bankers and executives. A neighborhood Episcopal church offers them a support group where they can help one another cope with their industry's recent downturn. NPR returns to check in on the group, first visited in June.

Both Aboard Survive New Jersey Plane Crash

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:12:00 EDT

Two men ferrying blood specimens walked away from a fiery small-plane crash Friday morning at New Jersey's Teterboro airport, and emergency responders found them at a nearby bus stop, alert and conscious, but badly burned.

Money Laundering in Jersey... Forgetaboutit

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:13:00 EDT

Federal investigators are still trying to unravel an alleged money laundering scheme involving rabbis in New Jersey. They were picked up last week in a sweeping federal crackdown that netted 44 people, including New Jersey mayors and assemblymen.

Corruption Charges Sting New Jersey

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EDT

New Jersey residents have seen corruption before, but Thursday's arrests in the state and nearby Brookly, N.Y., were stunning, including mayors, state assemblymen, rabbis and many other public officials. Jon McAlpin of The Record in Bergen County, N.J., offers some thoughts on the aftermath in a conversation with Guy Raz.

New Jersey Starts Its Own Big Dig

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Guest host Alison Stewart talks with Richard Sarles, executive director of New Jersey Transit, about the new Mass Transit Tunnel project that is underway. The rail tunnel will run under the Hudson River to connect New Jersey and New York City.

Plane Lands Safely In N.J. Despite Pilot's Death

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EDT

Continental Flight 61 from Brussels landed safely today at its scheduled destination of Newark, New Jersey, after the pilot died during the flight. The aircraft — a Boeing 777 with 247 passengers — landed safely. The co-pilot took over when the captain, age 60, died.

O.J. Simpson Memorabilia Headed For Auction...

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:20:00 EDT

The footballs, jerseys and framed photographs that put O.J. Simpson in a Nevada prison are in the hands of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and likely headed for the auction block, an attorney for longtime Simpson nemesis Fred Goldman said Monday.

Microbrews Pay Homage To New Jersey Turnpike

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:48:00 EDT

The New Jersey Turnpike may not seem inspirational at first glance. But the Jersey natives at the Flying Fish Brewing Co. have just embarked on a symbolic road trip to brew a unique beer for every exit.