Michele Pilenza

1 week ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

Talk about lucky!Picture this for a second. You're heading out to grab some dinner with your significant other, and on your way, you decide, "Hey, let's stop and pick up a New Jersey lottery scratch-off."You can't decide on where to purchase the ticket, but finally find the right location and you run in real quick to buy a $3 Win For Life scratch-off.

1 week ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

A new Rite Aid store has been added to the growing list of locations closing in New Jersey. For the second time now in two years, the once-thriving chain is going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with 360 stores expected to close nationwide, according to reports. Driving around New Jersey, you can't help but notice more and more vacant buildings, as several Rite Aid stores have already closed up in recent months, leaving empty storefronts behind.

2 weeks ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

Picking out the perfect name for your little one is an exciting time, but it can also be extremely stressful because you want to get it right. You don't want to have any baby name regret!There are countless books and magazines about baby names to help you in your decision process. Plus, there are lots of online articles listing the most popular names by state and year, but you rarely hear about names that are off-limits.

2 weeks ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

Just think of all the potato, creamy broccoli, and macaroni salads you'll be making this summer for all your outdoor family cookouts and neighborhood get-togethers. There's one key ingredient that you'll need for all those recipes, and it just so happens to be the most popular choice in New Jersey. A true kitchen staple, this iconic brand is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs and is considered the most famous brand in the Garden State.

2 weeks ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

These days, it feels like everyone's always in a hurry, especially here in New Jersey, where we're constantly rushing from one place to the next. There's often barely enough time for small talk, or sometimes even just a quick hello. That's why, when I read that three towns in New Jersey made the list of the kindest towns in America, I was thrilled.