The family of two teenage boys who drowned in a Bayonne public school pool free swim session has settled for $26 million. This ends a civil action that exposed school district worker deception and safety violations. The deal follows the June 8, 2022 drowning of 19-year-old Chu Ming Zheng and 16-year-old Jack Jiang in the…
Franklin High School in Somerset celebrates a milestone this Christmas. At the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, the school’s GoldN’Blues choir will gain national exposure. The choir won the annual NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 Star Choir competition. On December 3, NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” will include GoldN’Blues performing “Joy to the…
Former president Donald Trump is back in the news. His request to rebrand the GOP was unexpected. The president suggested GOP lawmakers on social media Wednesday. This garnered online comments. He used “Tepublican” & “Tpublican” as a “new word for a TRUMP REPUBLICAN, which is almost everyone (GREAT POLICY IS THE KEY!).” Trump’s branding fixation…
Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County, New Jersey, delivered its first lion babies on Monday. Zoo births are important since they’ve been keeping animals for years. Zookeepers are monitoring the cubs and Makena because these first days are “extra critical and uncertain” for their wellbeing. As first-time parents, Makena and Demarcus matter genetically. Young cubs…
Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot and killed Wednesday afternoon near the White House. Washington, D.C. holiday week was chaotic and scary. Authorities suspect the event was a conspiracy to attack capital security soldiers. Events occurred at a metro stop northwest of the White House. Many National Guard troops were there for security….
New Jerseyans know Thanksgiving is different here, even though most people are thinking about turkey, pies, and travel. Jersey flavor permeates everything we do—bold, quirky, yet unforgettable. Many around the state are celebrating “Jerseygiving,” a humorous acknowledgment to the weird, hilarious, and simply unusual things that make living here worth it. The latest episode of…
For almost a century, one New Jersey Thanksgiving custom linked communities. The Roselle Park football game against its Christmas opponent was a family institution, a source of pride, and a development event for generations of young players. After 110 years, that tradition is changing, leaving many inhabitants fearing their town’s identity is vanishing. It moved…
President Trump has claimed “record highs” in approval ratings in recent days. Polls show his presidency is more unpopular than ever. On Wednesday, Trump informed supporters his poll ratings were at an all-time high. A day earlier, an Economist/YouGov poll showed the president’s job approval at an all-time low for this term. The study indicated…
Chef Tim Witcher, a teacher and Chopped winner, helped Camden County residents arrange a spectacular Thanksgiving dinner. It emphasized kindness, society, and second chances. Witcher’s story of being impoverished and needing aid made the night even more special. He gives back to his community that helped him succeed. Loving Our Cities and The Perfecting Church…
Although a Jersey Shore local pub is changing, longtime customers can expect the same intimate atmosphere. Point Pleasant Beach’s Ark has a new owner who promises to protect its heritage and uniqueness. Point Pleasant Beach residents have visited the Ark for comfort food, courteous service, and a “old English pub” atmosphere since 1976. Award-winning burgers…
