History

2024: Bernards Township Charter Day

Planning is already underway working with Mother Nature to bring Charter Day a nice warm sunny day for May 18,…

2 years ago

‘Buy A Veteran a Burger’ Fundraiser For Our Lyons VA Veterans

Again this year, we're hoping that you will participate with the Mr. Local History Project and support #buyavetaburger is a…

2 years ago

Township Resolution Honors Bernards Township Day

The Bernards Township Committee passed Resolution #2023-0244 honoring Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride to be held across…

2 years ago

Missing Jersey Food Classics? These Ship Nationwide

Being a Jersey native, there are so many things to love about the state, including unique Jersey food. Our researchers…

2 years ago

Sir Francis Bernard Social Media History Series

FRANCIS BERNARD, NEW JERSEY’S FORGOTTEN GOVERNOR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY SERIES  The Mr. Local History Project hopes you've been following our…

2 years ago

Three Sister Towns Historic Links to Governor Sir Francis Bernard

Amid controversy and intrigue, we have been writing for years about a controversial figure in early American history who served…

2 years ago

Jersey Pizzerias and Heroin – The Mafia’s Pizza Connection Trial

How the mafia used pizzerias to become the largest heroin distributor in America using Sicilians, pizza, and a front for…

2 years ago

The Brothers’ Bridges and Their Family’s New Jersey Burger Dynasty

EVERY TIME we try to come up with an answer, our Jersey hamburger story takes a twist. While there remain…

2 years ago

The White Diamond Chain – New Jersey Burger Royalty

The White Diamond just got enshrined into the Jersey "Wear Local History Collection." The New Jersey White Diamond chain was…

2 years ago

Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

2 years ago

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