Breast cancer killed 63-year-old Diane Martel. Outstanding music video director. After Martel’s death, music and leisure altered. His R&B and pop photographs are legendary. She died softly at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York with family. NYC birth, May 7, 1962. After street painting, she filmed. Her early dance films were NEA-funded. These films…
Park Seaside Borough authorities are studying whether Berkeley Township’s South Seaside Park should be merged into Seaside Park. This follows a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that allowed South Seaside Park residents to leave Berkeley Township and join Seaside Park under state law. The borough recently hired Wall Township consulting firm Government Strategy Group. The…
Seaside Heights leaders want to reduce partying. Hotels.com ranked Ocean County fifth for US beach parties. This photo doesn’t reflect Seaside Heights’ current situation, say locals. Infuriated, Mayor Tony Vaz said the borough has struggled for over 10 years to quit being a party town. Vaz’s statement listed extinct companies, which was untrue. Hotels.com removed…
The North Carolina plane crash killed Grammy-winning country performer Brett James. He developed modern countrymusic. James, who authored Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” was one of three people died in a Macon County crash near Franklin Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed this. His age was 57. The small plane crashed at 3 p.m., killing three,…
Cape May’s Jersey Shore seaside promenade draws thousands of visitors each year. Many sit on memorial benches to remember loved ones. Unfortunately, the city has indicated that several benches will need to be replaced due to age. Bench owners who want to save their bench and plaque must contribute pay for replacement. A crucial factor…
Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM Ball” tour will continue through 2026 with more Madison Square Garden gigs. Gaga added a third MSG event on April 13, 2026, to her March 19 and 20 shows due to the overwhelming response to her first tour dates. This is her seventh New York show on her long-awaited tour. For those…
Montclair residents’ outrage at the author’s Palestinian origin forced the cancellation of a children’s book program. Palestinian-American writer Jenan Matari said Watchung Booksellers canceled her book launch for Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden due to safety concerns. Jewish community members warned of the tragedy. Matari said her appearance was criticized verbally and aggressively. She says…
Hunterdon County authorities want the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to restore full registration and licensing services in Flemington, saying the present restrictions on citizens, businesses, and local governments are unnecessary. People who must go beyond the county for typical motor vehicle transactions are frustrated by the county’s request. Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners Director…
Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton, New Jersey will begin its Higher Opportunities for Women (HOW) employment training program on September 23. This sixteen-week program gives local women the skills, experience, and confidence to land entry-level administrative or office-support jobs. How it combines computer training, classroom instruction, and real-world experience. Participants will receive 80 hours of computer…
After Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Camden County officials canceled a Friday town hall meeting at Haddon Heights High School due to security concerns. The county rescheduled the event to ensure citizen, student, and staff safety. Once preparations ensure attendance’ safety, a new town hall date will be announced. A Camden County official said the meeting was…
