New Jersey is preparing for one of the biggest public celebrations in its history as communities across the state mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with a wide range of America 250 events. Running throughout the summer and centered around the Fourth of July, the statewide program brings together historical commemorations, family festivals, military…
Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed a new bipartisan law requiring all public schools in New Jersey to prominently display a link to the application for subsidized school meals on their official websites, a step that advocates say will meaningfully increase enrollment in nutrition assistance programs and help fight childhood hunger across the state. The legislation…
The Barefoot Country Music Festival has returned to the iconic beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey, bringing thousands of country music fans to the Jersey Shore for a multi-day outdoor celebration that has become one of the most popular summer music events on the East Coast. Now an established fixture on the summer festival calendar, Barefoot…
Governor Mikie Sherrill participated in a Juneteenth commemoration ceremony in Teaneck on Friday, marking the federal holiday that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States and honoring the ongoing journey toward racial equity and justice in American society. Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the date in 1865 when enslaved people in…
A remarkable moment of living history unfolded in Camden earlier this month when a 101-year-old World War II veteran returned to the deck of the USS New Jersey, the storied battleship that served as his home during the war, in a ceremony that brought officials, veterans, and community members to tears. Paul Robbins of New…
Residents and supporters of Montclair’s annual Pride celebration will have to wait a little longer this year, as organizers have once again postponed the highly anticipated Montclair Pride Festival. The event, which has become one of the largest LGBTQ+ gatherings in New Jersey, is now scheduled to take place on October 11 after facing a…
For many music fans, success in the rock world can seem permanent. But behind the scenes, even well-known bands often face challenges that can push them to the breaking point. For pop-punk band Yellowcard, that reality became impossible to ignore nearly a decade ago when the group found itself struggling to continue after years of…
Reality television personality and actress Drew Sidora has officially finalized her divorce from former husband Ralph Pittman, bringing an end to a legal process that followed the breakdown of their nearly nine-year marriage. As part of the court’s final judgment, Sidora was ordered to pay monthly child support to Pittman, while several financial and property…
A convenience store in Hunterdon County has become the latest location to sell a major New Jersey Lottery winning ticket after a player purchased a scratch-off ticket worth $200,000. According to New Jersey Lottery officials, a top-prize-winning ticket from the “$500 Cash Craze” scratch-off game was sold on June 3 at a Krauszer Food Store…
Fans of singer-songwriter Charlie Puth were left disappointed over the weekend after the New Jersey native canceled a scheduled concert in Orlando just hours before he was expected to perform. The 34-year-old artist shared the news with fans through a message on social media, explaining that he had been dealing with an illness for several…
