Ben Rice’s Breakout Game: Rookie Powers Yankees with Seven RBIs in Win Over Cardinals Ben Rice, a rookie star, gave the New York Yankees’ playoff aspirations a major boost on Saturday night in St. Louis. The young first baseman and catcher, who has often been called the “unluckiest hitter” on the team because he hits…
Wawa Establishes Its First Travel Center Outside New Jersey Wawa, known for its fresh hoagies and coffee, is expanding in multiple ways. The first full-scale travel center in Wawa’s 200-year history is opening. Ironically, it won’t be in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, where the brand is strong. Instead, Hope Mills, North Carolina, will host the…
Apple’s Next Big Launch: iPhone 17 Pro Release Date Again, Apple supporters are counting down to September, when the firm makes its biggest announcements. Industry assessments predict the iPhone 17 series will appear on September 9, 2025, keeping Apple’s early fall launch trend. Presales may begin on September 12 and deliveries on September 19. These…
Federal funding for the restoration of historic Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook could go up Fort Hancock, a once-powerful military base on Sandy Hook in New Jersey, may soon get the money it needs to fix up its buildings that are falling apart. The fort has been a symbol of the Jersey Shore’s rich military…
New Jersey Announces Big Change to Student Testing, but Teachers Are Worried About How Quickly It Will Happen New Jersey’s public schools are getting ready for a big change in standardized testing that will impact how kids are graded all around the state. In the spring of 2026, the state will stop giving the same…
As the Sixth Day of the Paterson Water Crisis Goes On, Nearby Towns Step In to Help The water emergency in Paterson, New Jersey, has been going on for six days now. Other towns have had to step in and share their resources to help the people who are still having trouble with low or…
NJ Transit Conductor Sues After Passenger Assault Without Police Presence An assistant conductor filed a federal complaint after a passenger brutally hit him without police at hand. This terrifying tragedy has people worry about New Jersey Transit train safety. August 6 saw the U.S. District Court filing. On December 4, 2022, a Middlesex County train…
Horrific New Jersey Disaster Shocks the Neighborhood Police claimed an automobile heading the wrong way on Route 70 at almost 100 mph started a catastrophic chain of events. One person was murdered and several were injured in the early morning incident, according to officials. After the crash, Ocean County police are charging 47-year-old Brick Township…
August: Planet Parade Before Dawn Shines This month, US and international skywatchers will see a rare “planet parade,” a group of planets. Stargazers marvel at this cosmic phenomenon when many planets align. August 2025 is stunning with Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn ahead. The declining crescent moon will provide an extra touch around August 18….
All Planes Are Grounded at Newark Airport and Surrounding Hubs Due to Inclement Weather The FAA ordered a ground stop on Tuesday night, August 13, due to heavy thunderstorms. This hampered Newark Liberty International Airport arrivals and departures. The arrivals and departures stop at other major New York airports hurt passengers and airlines. Due to…
