Holidays at one of the nation’s busiest airports may be stressful. Long flights, busy terminals, rental vehicle waits, and tight schedules fatigue travelers before they arrive. A band of loving dogs whose primary mission was to comfort Newark Liberty International Airport customers brought an unexpected moment of calm this year. Little but significant stress reduction…
When a New Jersey resident discovered that his property was never linked to the municipal sewer system, despite his long-held conviction, a regular home renovation became unpleasant and pricey. River Vale resident James Park bought his home several years ago assuming wastewater ran into the town’s municipal sewer. Until renovations revealed a concealed septic tank,…
The Phillipsburg High School wrestling team has ceased workouts and competitions after a tournament performance. School and team officials prioritized player safety after an out-of-town event that may have harmed athletes. Phillipsburg wrestlers rested after the Robin Leff Tournament at Southern Regional High School last week. The squad collaborated with a wrestler who acquired skin…
CBS canceled the highly anticipated midseason finale of NCIS: Sydney hours before it was scheduled to air on Tuesday night, perplexing and disappointed fans who expected a major turning point in the spinoff series. Network originally booked South of Nowhere for Tuesday. Agent Michelle Mackey, played by Olivia Swann, leads her unit to an Antarctic…
After months of anticipation, a large Southern fried chicken company opened in New Jersey, increasing fast-food chicken competition. This week, the Atlanta-based company opened its first Garden State shop in Magnolia, attracting local foodies who wanted its famous dish without driving south. The North White Horse Pike site is opening national restaurant franchises. Georgia, Florida,…
Many New Jerseyans have enjoyed surf fishing at Island Beach State Park for decades. This is a family tradition, mental escape, and coastal connection. That relationship is straining when a new state lottery system left thousands of lifelong fisherman without beach vehicle permits. New Jersey’s 2026 random lottery for mobile sport fishing permits replaces first-come,…
The West Coast burger chain opened in Clifton this week. The 50-year-old California-based Habit Burger & Grill opens its 17th New Jersey location on Wednesday and plans two more. The new restaurant on Clifton’s Route 3 West, noted for traffic, diversity, and local dining. Leadership chose Clifton because the company will start in casual-dining fresh-food…
The housing crisis has expanded to New Jersey. Seniors, working families, and youth across the state struggle to find safe, affordable homes. A difficult market is now a full-scale crisis affecting cities, suburbs, and small villages. Many residents have tough choices. Fixed-income seniors must chose rent or essential drugs. Parents work extra shifts or several…
The tranquil Essex County township of West Orange is in a heated debate over Canada geese management. Although the geese seem unaffected, many homeowners oppose wildlife management, especially lethal bird control. Since Goose Control Technology, the township’s longtime contractor, uses carbon dioxide gassing to euthanize geese, strident opponent Councilwoman Joyce Rudin has highlighted concerns. She…
A new New Jersey gothic coffee business serves locals and guests unique caffeine. Locally unique Nightshade Coffee. At 459 Broadway in Westwood, Nightshade Coffee is stunning and new. Visitors enter a dark room with alternative culture paintings. The café’s creators love the weird and enigmatic and strive to attract distinctive coffee shop customers. The founders…
