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The Ringling Bros. Circus shut down in 2017 after more than 130 years. The kicker here:  There will be no live animals. Instead, it will be based on human performances….

UNIONDALE, NY – MAY 21: Attendees pose for photographs on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. Known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the circus performed its final act after a 146 year run.

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The Ringling Bros. Circus shut down in 2017 after more than 130 years. The kicker here:  There will be no live animals. Instead, it will be based on human performances.
The long-awaited return of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®. The American icon emerges as a dynamic, multi-platform entertainment franchise, providing families the opportunity to connect in fun, engaging ways. The live production of The Greatest Show On Earth® will debut in the fall of 2023.

Watch the promo video below as it showcases human performances, which include tight rope acts, acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, stunt bike riders, and unicyclists. Gorgeous elaborate costumes, with surround sound, great food, and audience-generated content.

If you live in New Jersey, you've most like said the words "our home is your vacation" to probably one person in your lifetime.

There are so many things to do throughout the summer months along the coastline and in our beautiful beach towns.

That is why more and more people decide to purchase a vacation home here in New Jersey every year.

Dwellics recently released a report that analyzes 40 different New Jersey beach towns and communities. With the data collected, the company has compiled a list (scroll below) of the top ten places to buy a vacation home in New Jersey in 2022.

Harvey Cedars

Sea Bright

Long Branch

Asbury Park

Point Pleasant

Seaside Heights

Ocean City

Avalon

Wildwood

Cape May

Rockyn Robyn Lane is WRAT’s Music Director & Assistant Program Director. She also has worked as the on air goddess 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday Through Friday since 1996! Robyn loves to write articles and blogs mostly about food with an emphasis on local eateries. She says she loves shining the spotlight on local businesses, giving them the love they deserve. Not surprisingly, Robyn also loves to cook and bake herself. He recipes can be found on WRAT’s various social media pages. She also hosted a short series called “Rocker In The Kitchen” where she cooks with various rock artists.