From Classroom to Client Chair: Newark Students Learn Real-World Skills Inside a High School Salon

Newark public high school students are getting real-world work experience with real clients and duties, unlike many classes. A fully operational, student-run salon at West Side High School offers shampoo bowls, styling chairs, manicure stations, and face-to-face client care. The school’s cosmetology program’s new salon mimics a professional beauty firm. Not only do students practice…

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New Jersey’s Small Businesses Face a Once-in-a-Generation World Cup Opportunity

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…

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SNL Star Bowen Yang Announces Sudden Departure, Leaving Fans Surprised

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…

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Online Shopping Boom Fuels Surge in Package Theft Across New Jersey

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…

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Jersey Shore Landmark McDonald’s Shuts Down After Decades of Service in Ocean City

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…

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Four-Legged Comfort Arrives at Newark Airport as Holiday Travel Stress Peaks

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…

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New Jersey Homeowner Shocked to Discover Septic Tank After Years of Believing House Was on Sewer

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,…

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Phillipsburg Wrestling Program Temporarily Halts Activities After Tournament Health Concern

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…

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CBS Delays ‘NCIS: Sydney’ Midseason Finale at the Last Moment, Leaving Fans Searching for Answers

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…

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