FEBRUARY 28, 1993

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• Headline: Rising Tide: Food & 60's Vibes Unite. Impact: This fusion of food and nostalgia sparked a culinary revolution, leading to food trucks everywhere. Now, instead of surfboards, we have taco trucks! Thanks, Deadheads.. Fact: Fun fact: The Grateful Dead once played a concert that lasted over 8 hours. That's longer than most relationships last these days!.
• Headline: ART; Private Visions Dare The Public Eye to See. Impact: This bold move by artists led to a public outcry that eventually shaped modern art. Who knew that chaos in a gallery would pave the way for Instagram art installations?. Fact: Did you know that the Mona Lisa was once stolen? It's like the original art heist movie, but with fewer explosions and more intrigue..
• Headline: New Look In Car Tags To Aid Wildlife. Impact: This initiative turned into a trend of making everything eco-friendly, leading to a world where even your car has a better fashion sense than you do. Fashion plates, anyone?. Fact: Fun fact: The first license plate was issued in France in 1893. Talk about a slow start to vehicle fashion!.
• Headline: MUSIC; A Series Seeks to Woo Audience of the Future. Impact: This concert series paved the way for today's family-friendly music festivals, where kids learn about music while parents try to remember what real instruments sound like.. Fact: Did you know that the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has been around since 1922? That's older than your average smartphone and just as capable of putting you to sleep..
• Headline: New Jersey's Trappers Are an Endangered Species. Impact: The plight of trappers highlighted environmental issues, leading to increased wildlife protection laws. Who knew a few pelts could save the planet?. Fact: Did you know that muskrats can swim up to 18 mph? That's faster than most people run from their responsibilities!.
• Headline: DINING OUT; Eating Trattoria Style in White Plains. Impact: This dining trend led to the proliferation of Instagrammable restaurants, where the ambiance is better than the food. Welcome to the age of 'foodies'!. Fact: Did you know that the word 'trattoria' literally means 'tavern'? So, basically, it's where you go to eat and pretend to enjoy fine dining while really just savoring carbs..