The Sopranos

Sometimes we can't get out of our own way in New Jersey. The stereotypes of pollution, corruption, and organized crime persist - sometimes unfairly and sometimes because, well, stereotypes had to come from at least a little truth, right? But we try. We try to make people realize that there's a lot to love about The Garden State. And then a sign on the Parkway makes you do a double (or in my case,

On June 10, 2007, one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of all time came to an abrupt end. To the background of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin", the screen went dark, and "The Sopranos" went into TV history. Since then, there has been plenty of speculation about what it all meant.

Some TV shows are just naturally associated with a particular city or state.

The past two Sundays have seen the series finales of two hugely popular shows - "Dexter" on Showtime and "Breaking Bad" on AMC. I'm a fan of both. However, I wasn't a fan of both final episodes.

New Jersey's most popular mob boss, although fictional, is being remembered with tributes across North Jersey where hit series 'The Sopranos' was filmed. The series did wonders for the Garden State and may be responsible for the success New Jersey is having with movies and television today.

New Jersey is remembering one of it's icons in James Gandolfini following his sudden death on Wednesday night in Rome from a heart attack as one of the final photos of the actor appears on Twitter.

Sources are confirming that "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini has died.

"Sopranos" fans will remember the excruciating wait well, sometimes having to go a year or more between seasons of your favorite shows.

It's a topic I've touched on before. Here in Ocean County, we shouldn't be lumped in with some of the rest of the New Jersey stereotypes. Ok, so maybe some of our beaches are less than pristine, but plenty others are beautiful and safe, so I think we deserve a break.