Pop, rock, hip-hop, and alternative superstars planned 2026 tours, boosting the global live music industry. January–December concerts are expected to set a record for professionals. Fans have many options as musicians from all eras and genres play in arenas, stadiums, and concert halls worldwide. Early tours set the tone for a busy year. From mid-January…
A snowfall hit New Jersey early Thursday morning, starting the New Year. Snowfall was intermittent and accompanied by 50-mph winds. Snow ranged from a light dusting to an inch deep. Starting at 3 a.m., the NWS issued many snow squall warnings. Last one, which encompassed five southeastern counties, ended about 8 a.m. Drivers and people…
TD Bank has sold two empty former branch locations in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The total value of the real estate deal is $4.3 million. The sales show that the commercial property market is still moving as banks change their physical locations and investors look for well-located properties in established neighborhoods. RIPCO Real Estate, a…
A large warehouse fire in Roselle Park, New Jersey, worried officials and caused them to warn neighbors about the air quality on Thursday night. Local officials say a warehouse-like property on 140 Valley Road started fire at 4:45 p.m. The six-alarm fire became worse, but rescue workers improved their response, demonstrating how serious the problem…
As part of its long-running wage growth law, New Jersey will raise the minimum wage again in 2026. On January 1, 2026, the statewide minimum wage will climb 43 cents to $15.92 per hour. A policy framework adjusts pay annually to help workers with growing living costs. This change continues Governor Phil Murphy’s tendency. When…
In Ridgewood, Connecticut-based Fresh Monkee opened its first New Jersey factory. The company launched in New Jersey softly at 17 Godwin Avenue on December 15. The company is establishing a second Bergen County facility for health-conscious clientele. Protein shakes without artificial ingredients are Fresh Monkee’s specialty. Milk, protein, fresh vegetables, and natural nut butters are…
Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame will not be a Giants head coach candidate. Freeman, who has become one of college football’s brightest young leaders, said on Monday that he will stay at Notre Dame. Notre Dame has won 43 games and lost 12 under Freeman, who turns 40 in January. This year, the team went…
New Jersey health officials describe a significant and early winter flu outbreak, with cases already high. State and federal health records show that the flu season has arrived earlier and stronger than in the past two years, surprising many locals during the holidays. Clinics, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms around the state are seeing…
New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver appealed a federal judge’s decision to let her criminal case proceed, hinting that her struggle against the allegations will continue. The case stemmed from a dramatic altercation outside Delaney Hall, a Newark federal immigration detention facility, on May 9. McIver is facing three federal felony counts for that incident and…
The New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders entered Sunday’s game in Las Vegas with identical records and little margin for error, but the game was still crucial for both franchises. Both clubs were 2–13, which affected their positioning in the 2026 NFL Draft, when the No. 1 pick is considered to be significant. The…
