Given the 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule, New Jersey is gearing ready for one of its largest global events. The region will attract millions of tourists, boosting tourism, culture, and the economy. Despite the focus on stadiums and matchdays, the World Cup’s long-term impact will depend on New Jersey’s small businesses’ readiness. Small enterprises…
Longtime “Saturday Night Live” cast member Bowen Yang is leaving early, shocking fans. The 35-year-old comic will quit the NBC show on Saturday, December 20, a rare midseason departure that has prompted debate among viewers and industry observers. The long-running sitcom has changed with Yang’s exit after many character changes this season. NBC has not…
Online shopping has changed American shopping, but parcel theft is a new problem in New Jersey. What was once a minor inconvenience is now one of the state’s most common property crimes, affecting thousands of homes and costing families and retailers billions. Recent incidents involving a New Jersey mayor demonstrate this crime’s brazenness. Security footage…
An Ocean City McDonald’s shuttered after nearly 50 years in the Jersey Shore’s busiest town. Residents, seasonal workers, and coastal tourists frequented the 47-year-old restaurant at 900 West Avenue near 9th Street. Visitors to Ocean City’s downtown business district were surprised when the restaurant shuttered unexpectedly over the weekend. Owner thanked diners for decades of…
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,…
