A century-old Jersey Shore landmark, Keansburg Amusement Park, is in a heated dispute with local authorities over plans to demolish parts of it for luxury housing. Since the early 1900s, the Gelhaus (also spelled Gehlhaus) family has owned the park. But now, developers may buy its land unless a lawsuit stops them. Recent season was…
Jeff Bridges’ late-night chat show reappearance as “The Dude” shocked audiences. Bridges marketed his new film with an odd but important message: in turbulent times, we may all need to step back, breathe, and reassess our priorities. He criticized ICE with comedy. Bridges appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” before the film’s release to perform The…
New Jersey school authorities are warning of a concerning social media trend that is attracting law police engagement. The “#PeeChallenge” includes users posting videos of public peeing, sometimes outside or on school grounds, with the material implying the liquid is real. The videos usually show the flow, then pan up to show surrounds and pan…
40 years later, “The Goonies” entertains. Cult 1985 film about daring treasure expeditions and intriguing people celebrates 40. New Jersey actors party. Kerri Green played Andrea “Andy” Carmichael, while Corey Feldman played Clark “Mouth” Devereaux. The next NJPAC Newark meeting is March 20, 2026. Special screenings allow longtime fans to chat. Thank Kerri Green, NJans…
Springsteen recently addressed his karaoke ban. The 76-year-old “Born in the U.S.A.” star told the anecdote on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere actor Jeremy Allen White. Springsteen shared his first and last karaoke night in the interview. He was convinced that the crowd would recognize him and cheer as he sang….
Berlin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey opened a new era in patient care after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. While operating, the center renovated nearly 17,000 square feet in crucial sections. Residents and guests feel more welcome in modernized lobby, sub-acute wing, and patient rooms. One of the most stunning additions is the prolonged rehabilitation…
After a long illness, Grammy-winning son of Ike and Tina Turner, Izear “Ike” Turner Jr., died at 67. According to family member Jacqueline Bullock, Turner Jr. died of kidney failure at a Los Angeles hospital after years of heart issues and a stroke. When Tina married Ike in 1962, she adopted Turner Jr., born in…
In a unique horror film, a New Jersey director centers on his dog. “Good Boy,” a new dog-based film, presents Indy, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever whose loyalty and instincts drive the story. A typical pet became the unusual star of a supernatural drama in a remote New Jersey home over three years for…
Cameron Diaz is back in action with Netflix’s “Bad Day,” filmed in New Jersey. Plainfield residents saw the actress on Park Avenue in a red vest as “Joy,” working in Rooms & More, a fake retail shop. Her comeback to acting after a decade is remarkable. Laura Solon wrote and Jake Szymanski directed the project,…
Rev. Dr. Silas M. Townsend served his Camden, New Jersey, church and community for over 40 years. Even though he worked hard at the Burlington County Community Action Program and was the pastor at St. John Baptist Church, Townsend helped many people who needed support, advise, or hope. Townsend was born and raised in D.C….
