New Jersey college professor and world-famous rock band will meld classical music with chart-topping oldies in a rare concert. Foreigner’s 50th anniversary orchestral tour will feature adjunct professor and outstanding cellist Dave Eggar from New Jersey City University next March. Seven-time Grammy nominee Eggar blends orchestral pop, jazz, rock, and reggae. He will orchestrate Foreigner…
The New Jersey Devils and Hoboken are launching a free youth ball hockey program this October to get young players excited about hockey. The recently rebuilt Johnny Ray McDonald Jr. Hockey Rink at the Multi-Service Center on Grand Street will host the program, which aims to provide ice hockey to youth without access. This program…
Oasis’s reunion gig took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn as the band paused onstage to memorialize the Minneapolis tragedy victims. The famed rock band—long divided by an epic sibling feud—set aside their reunion elation to honor victims and survivors of the tragic occurrence, startling fans into silence. The emotional pause made a headline reunion a…
Despite mounting hurdles, New Jersey teachers are committed to studying and caring for children. Students with non-academic issues have found refuge in classrooms in recent years. Many families depend on dedicated instructors despite political and economic pressures. Teachers know outside events greatly impact classroom behavior. Malnourished, neglected, or dangerous kids do poorly in school. Teachers…
Hunterdon County has started restoring Echo Hill Park in Clinton Township to improve safety and leisure. County officials expect the Echo Hill Dam Restoration Project to finish in February 2026 after starting this month. The dam will be restored and upgraded to improve public access and environmental health. A new pedestrian bridge and ADA-compliant pier…
At Citi Field, the New York Mets’ talented rookie pitcher Jonah Tong will make his Major League Baseball debut. The 22-year-old right-hander has been the talk of the Mets’ farm system this season, rising swiftly before getting his turn to pitch in New York. The Mets want to rebound from a dismal series opener against…
One of New Jersey’s biggest stadiums will host Oasis’ long-awaited reunion. The highly anticipated Oasis Live ’25 tour will visit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on August 31 and September 1. When Liam and Noel Gallagher play their greatest hits live again, the massive venue will be crowded with Tri-State and beyond fans. This return…
After losing their longtime coach, Rob Violante, in a car accident months earlier, the Bergenfield Bears faced grief in their season opener. The pain was still heavy on Thursday night in New Milford, and despite a strong second half, the Bears lost 14-6 to the Knights in front of an excited home crowd. The game…
Vineyards in New Jersey are planning Labor Day weekend events with live music, exotic food, and outdoor celebrations. Vineyards from North Jersey to the southern coast are greeting locals and tourists for a long holiday weekend of music, food, and community spirit as harvest season begins. The Garden State Wine Growers Association hosts events to…
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