In 1944, a young Scranton sailor died on D-Day. His remains were found and interred with his parents after 80 years, providing his family closure. Second-Class Seaman The USS Glennon, a destroyer guarding Allied forces during the Normandy invasion, killed 18-year-old Jerome Martin Mullaney. His parents grudgingly signed him into the Navy Reserve at 17….
A New Jersey family worries after their 93-year-old Korean War veteran father was discharged from a hospital without dentures. The family must now select who pays the $4,500 replacement. The protagonist, Frank Celenza, has always liked food. From ribs to meaty sandwiches on crispy Italian bread, eating has always been his obsession. However, losing his…
New Jersey college professor and world-famous rock band will meld classical music with chart-topping oldies in a rare concert. Foreigner’s 50th anniversary orchestral tour will feature adjunct professor and outstanding cellist Dave Eggar from New Jersey City University next March. Seven-time Grammy nominee Eggar blends orchestral pop, jazz, rock, and reggae. He will orchestrate Foreigner…
Oasis’s reunion gig took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn as the band paused onstage to memorialize the Minneapolis tragedy victims. The famed rock band—long divided by an epic sibling feud—set aside their reunion elation to honor victims and survivors of the tragic occurrence, startling fans into silence. The emotional pause made a headline reunion a…
Despite mounting hurdles, New Jersey teachers are committed to studying and caring for children. Students with non-academic issues have found refuge in classrooms in recent years. Many families depend on dedicated instructors despite political and economic pressures. Teachers know outside events greatly impact classroom behavior. Malnourished, neglected, or dangerous kids do poorly in school. Teachers…
Hunterdon County has started restoring Echo Hill Park in Clinton Township to improve safety and leisure. County officials expect the Echo Hill Dam Restoration Project to finish in February 2026 after starting this month. The dam will be restored and upgraded to improve public access and environmental health. A new pedestrian bridge and ADA-compliant pier…
One of New Jersey’s biggest stadiums will host Oasis’ long-awaited reunion. The highly anticipated Oasis Live ’25 tour will visit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on August 31 and September 1. When Liam and Noel Gallagher play their greatest hits live again, the massive venue will be crowded with Tri-State and beyond fans. This return…
The fate of Jon Bon Jovi’s charity-driven pop-up restaurant in downtown Toms River is again in question as January 2026 approaches. Since February, the temporary JBJ Soul Kitchen has served meals in a former church facility connected to the Ocean County Library, saving hungry residents and sparking political debate. The pop-up, which looks like a…
Vineyards in New Jersey are planning Labor Day weekend events with live music, exotic food, and outdoor celebrations. Vineyards from North Jersey to the southern coast are greeting locals and tourists for a long holiday weekend of music, food, and community spirit as harvest season begins. The Garden State Wine Growers Association hosts events to…
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