NJ children and families view school safety as a budget line item, not a right. Student safety may depend on finances if a district reduces athletics or staff. A Flemington-Raritan high schooler says lockdown drills and security officer hiring might be bargaining tools when finances are tight. Kids worry about these repetitive drills, which are…
Over Veterans Day weekend, the NFL will change its “Salute to Service” tradition. Active-duty US Department of Defense members will not attend the league’s Veterans Day celebrations for the first time in years due to the federal government funding deadlock. The Pentagon has ordered the military to halt outreach efforts like flyovers, ceremonial units, military…
A popular Jersey Shore beachfront eatery is shutting after 30 years. A important chapter for the establishment and community will conclude when the facility closes in December. The Rumson restaurant is known for its premium American meals and Navesink River views. Its mesquite-grilled meals, fresh seafood, and elegant yet casual atmosphere made it a favorite…
A long wait for Lenox and home décor aficionados is over. The Spice Village 24-piece spice jar set is back and available for pre-order. Collectors loved the 1989 Lenox Spice Village’s cottage-style jars and hand-painted decorations. After years away from shops, sentimental collectors and “cottagecore” fans revitalized the set on social media. Each jar in…
The Dancing With the Stars ballroom was energized for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night. Among the sparkle and splendor, guest judge Flavor Flav had an unanticipated score issue that gained media and fan attention. In recognition of Earle’s New Jersey roots, she and Val Chmerkovskiy danced a powerful paso doble to Bon Jovi’s…
A Halloween fire in Hillcrest, Paterson, New Jersey, killed five family members. This raises concerns concerning home improvements and escapes. A small Cape Cod house on 15 Emerson Avenue burned about 10 p.m. Two families lived in an unauthorized layout. The second-floor residents were a 39-year-old husband, his 38-year-old wife, and their three children, ages…
The rockabilly trio of Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom has canceled its whole U.S. tour. The decision comes as Setzer, 66, struggles with a terrible disease that stopped him from performing. Setzer apologized on social media, saying he had “been trying everything” to perform. He knew the cancellation would hurt fans and…
Milford, New Jersey’s 1870s train station is now a top restaurant. An old steam and whistle building now houses a restaurant that emphasizes classic cooking above dazzling techniques. Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer returned to cooking without following trends or viral meals. They co-founded a culinary magazine, produced award-winning cookbooks, and developed their simple, well-executed…
In a New Jersey drama, a neighborhood vigilante has switched from monitoring the streets to fighting his own government. Residents of the municipality have seen the nighttime hero criticize the local council for inaction and weakness. Red nylon pants, a bullet-proof vest marked “DG,” and a utility belt were worn by the suspect on city…
Halloween candy has united New Jerseyans across the aisle as political tensions rise before elections. A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll found that all parties favor Reese’s. The season’s champion was Reese’s Halloween candy, which 21% of respondents favored. Snickers ranked second at 11% and candy corn, always divisive, third at 9%. New Jersey’s Halloween tastes still favor…
