Starbucks plans to close several stores, including at least five in New Jersey, in a nationwide restructuring to reduce underperforming sites. This statement comes as the coffeehouse business focuses on efficiency, customer experience, and finances. Starbucks is closing shops as part of its “Back to Starbucks” initiative to evaluate its North American footprint and prioritize…
Jamaicans were appalled at Tyra Spaulding’s death. Her body was found at home Tuesday night. Police think she killed herself. The family found her body in her bedroom. Pink sheet wrapped around her neck. Police were contacted immediately. Spaulding discussed her mental condition weeks before her death. She shared her stress, fears, and survival struggles…
A perfect combination of air traffic control meltdowns and airline consolidation has made Newark one of America’s most troubled airports, and passengers pay the price. Travel problems are synonymous with Newark Liberty International Airport. United Airlines’ monopoly position has long caused the airport’s problems, notwithstanding recent air traffic control meltdowns. This article explains why Newark…
A Tudor Revival Princeton mansion used by Woodrow Wilson as a teaching and family home is for sale at $6.5 million after a thorough repair. The 5,687-square-foot property combines turn-of-the-century charm with modern improvements, and its sale illustrates Princeton’s uncommon combination of presidential history and private residential real estate. 82 Library Place is on three…
New York Giants fans will again fly protest banners over MetLife Stadium before Sunday’s highly anticipated game against the Los Angeles Chargers. With Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart making his first start, the moment is significant. According to Woodbine-based High Exposure Aerial Advertising, which runs the planes, two banners have been booked to circle the…
This Saturday morning, Exit 15X on the New Jersey Turnpike will be temporarily blocked for a unique running event. Drivers in New Jersey can expect this unique adjustment. Special Olympics New Jersey hosts the NJ Turnpike 5 5K. It will happen on the oddly curving Secaucus Junction highway. Lots of people will attend. The exit…
Republican senators want to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s influence on American politics and culture with a coin. According to Texas Representative August Pfluger and Arizona Representative Abe Hamadeh, the U.S. Treasury should produce 400,000 silver dollar coins with Kirk’s likeness and “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The suggestion follows weeks after Turning Point…
In preparation for its fall closure, Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia is offering its more than 30 life-size animatronic dinosaurs to the public. The park’s proprietors have listed the creatures for sale on social media, charging several hundred dollars for smaller versions and several thousand for larger ones. Each dinosaur comes with a control box…
The popular Chef Mike’s Atlantic Bar & Grill and Island Beach Motor Lodge will be demolished to make room for an expensive residential development in South Seaside Park. Both 24th Street and Central Avenue homes will change hands on October 1. The new owners say demolition of the motel will commence later that month. After…
Eugene Richardson turns 100. One of the last Tuskegee Airmen in existence. Richardson celebrated his 100th birthday in Springfield, Pennsylvania, with over 100 family, friends, and fans. His life inspired many Americans and broke down black-white barriers. He worked hard and succeeded to join a famous unit that altered the U.S. military from a boy…
