Americans have imagined sharks as powerful, mysterious creatures beneath the surface for decades. Many developed that fear after Jaws changed how people saw the ocean in 1975. Few knew that New Jersey shaped shark stories before Hollywood made them legends. NJ Advance Media discovered that shark history, culture, and Shore sightings are deeply connected to…
One major fast-food chain did something unexpected during the pumpkin pie and comfort sweet holiday season. Taco Bell’s new Thanksgiving dessert, the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie, is intriguing and discussed. Not your typical seasonal treat, this bright turquoise dessert that tastes like key lime pie is becoming more popular nationwide. The pie has Baja…
Bergen County strives to preserve history. A NJ Revolutionary War museum is being built. Old New Bridge Landing in River Edge is being built. One of the state’s most important wartime crossroads will become more interesting and accessible. A strategic crossing point that helped American forces escape the British during the American Revolution is well…
NJ hospitals prevent infections, harm, and medical errors with high safety ratings. New Jersey hospitals provide excellent patient care, according to the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety report. Public and patient surveys assess hospital safety. This year’s report highlighted NJ hospitals’ successes and challenges. Five hospitals improved, six declined, and most maintained safety. The only D…
New Jersey private college Rider University was placed on financial probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. A financially struggling university chose this for stability. The accredited but probationary university must make financial and operational changes to protect students’ education. Leaders say universities must take tough but necessary budget cuts. Cut all employees’…
People from New Jersey have seen Princeton University’s stunning new art museum. Seven years were spent planning and building. Princeton University Art Museum’s Halloween renovation cost $300 million. This modern, open space welcomes all ages. The 146,000-square-foot new museum is twice as big. The pavilions number 9. These pavilions resemble campus Gothic Revival. Marquand Library…
On November 13, 2025, some US Starbucks stores will give handcrafted holiday or fall drink buyers a red reusable cup. The popular holiday design, environmental commitment, and customer rewards of Red Cup Day will continue in 2025. Every 16-ounce grande red cup this year is 95% recycled trash. Hand-drawn Holiday Starbucks. Starbucks offers free reusable…
Melanie “Mel” Day, a new character on CBS’s “Tracker” in season 3, intrigues audiences with her mystery past and unconventional view of justice. As longtime characters left, Mel debuted as Reenie’s assistant on November 2, introducing new dynamics to the series. Mel (Cassady McClincy Zhang) is attentive and observant, especially regarding Justin Hartley’s performance as…
Every rock lover across is excited for 2026. AC/DC’s long-awaited “Power Up” stadium tour will visit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on September 25, 2026. Fans rarely see the band in New Jersey as their 2025 tour didn’t stop there. AC/DC fans will love it again. For years, they’ve provided great music and live performances….
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…
