Rhode, Hailey Bieber’s cosmetics business, is releasing a major spring collection this weekend, and fans expect it to sell out quickly. The brand will release its new seasonal drop on March 9 at 12 p.m., featuring new hues and limited-edition versions of its most popular products. Rhode’s iconic lip product-holding phone cases are featured in…
A popular Jersey Shore family-run ice cream shop has begun another busy summer season, extending a nearly 50-year tradition. On Friday, the Custard Hut in Somers Point began its 49th year delivering frozen sweets to locals and tourists. The business is at 710 New Road on Route 9, near the Garden State Parkway southbound exit…
Two New Jersey towns were named finalists in a popular national award that honors America’s small towns’ charm, culture, and community spirit. Lambertville and Wildwood are in Parade Magazine’s Northeast regional “America’s Favorite Small Towns” competition. The program celebrates villages under 250,000 with unique histories, stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and inviting locals. Communities across the…
Starbucks has launched their Spring 2026 menu, introducing new seasonal flavors nationwide. Coconut, ube, lavender, and reinvented premium chai are among the new lineup. In addition to five new cocktails, the business has brought back old lavender drinks and introduced a limited-time dessert. Starbucks continues its seasonal innovation and personalized beverage offerings with the spring…
VHS cassettes, once thought obsolete, are making a comeback in New Jersey, despite streaming platforms and digital downloads. VHS tapes revolutionized home entertainment almost 50 years ago by letting consumers view movies anytime. DVDs replaced VCRs in the early 2000s, and Japan stopped making them in 2016. Classic recordings are gaining new fans nowadays. The…
New Jersey is honoring a seminal album that changed American rock music at 50. On March 5 and running through July 19, the Passaic County Arts Center at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne will host an exhibition honoring Bruce Springsteen’s breakout album “Born to Run”. The album’s legacy is still powerful 50 years later, as…
The music industry mourns the death of 86-year-old Neil Sedaka. Sedaka influenced generations of pop music with his distinctive melodies and poignant lyrics. Sedaka became famous for her hits including “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and “Calendar Girl.” Both songs defined early 1960s pop and are still popular today. His infectious rhythms and emotional…
More than 20 parades are planned for New Jersey’s March 2026 St. Patrick’s Day season. From early March to the last weekend of the month, nearly every county will celebrate Irish ancestry with music, marching bands, cultural practices, and family-friendly events. The 2026 parade season runs from Sunday, March 1, to Sunday, March 28. Many…
Last weekend, Medford, New Jersey locals celebrated the opening of a new bakery with a deeper narrative than fresh bread and delectable pastries. The modest business that debuted on Feb. 21 was the fruition of a decades-long desire. Longtime attorney Elissa Westbrook-Smith opened Medford Village Bakery on Main Street. Many locals may find it a…
A large St. Patrick’s Day event at the Jersey Shore has been rescheduled after a heavy snowstorm this week. The 53rd Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Monmouth County will now be on Saturday, March 28. Traditionally held on the first weekend of March, the procession was originally set for March 1. The Jersey…
