A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at a ShopRite supermarket in Ocean County gave a New Jersey player a big prize on Wednesday night. The New Jersey Lottery said the ticket was bought at ShopRite on North County Line Road in Jackson. Winning ticket matched four of five white ball numbers and Powerball. A $50,000 third-tier…
One North Jersey couple turned a wedding tragedy into a social media sensation. Sedona and Kevin Origoni married on February 22, 2026, hours before one of the worst snowstorms in 30 years hit New Jersey, causing whiteout conditions. Sedona Origoni knew winter weather was possible when she booked her late-February wedding. In fact, she liked…
Gloucester County emergency personnel and State Police applauded two New Jersey highway safety workers for the rapid rescue of a driver and passenger from a commercial utility truck that flipped into a creek Wednesday morning on Interstate 295 in West Deptford. Near milepost 23.3 on northbound I-295, a crash occurred about 7:15 a.m. Authorities reported…
Mental health issues and addiction can afflict anyone at any age, but seeking assistance can be intimidating many households. In New Jersey, groups like CarePlus are making support accessible, quick, and holistic rather than diagnosis-focused. They emphasize that recovery and mental wellness start with tiny, doable steps and that support is available when needed. CarePlus…
Due to a strong winter snowstorm, over 120,000 New Jersey homes and businesses lost power early Monday morning, generating unsafe and stressful conditions. A hard weather-caused transformer fire surprised West Orange residents. An electrical transformer near a West Orange house flashed in the morning, frightening her. Despite heavy snow and high gusts, sparks created a…
This week, New Jersey residents were alarmed by more than 1,100 incidents of dead and sick wild birds reported to state officials in a few days. Images of lifeless geese floating in ponds and rivers have worried towns, but wildlife specialists say the public is not at risk. Between Saturday and Monday, the New Jersey…
In 2026, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will embark on a U.S. stadium tour promoting democracy and American values. The 20-date “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour begins March 31 in Minneapolis and is scheduled to visit New Jersey next spring. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will play at the Prudential Center…
A popular Ridgewood Italian restaurant is expanding with a Roman-style pizza concept. Next month, popular local restaurant From Scratch will establish a sibling location serving Roman pinsa and stuffed focaccia. Pizza by From Scratch, a takeaway and delivery restaurant, will serve lighter, more unique pizza. The new restaurant is being built at 192 E. Ridgewood…
Fans nationwide hurried to buy presale tickets for Noah Kahan’s 2026 “Great Divide Tour,” but the $100 “front porch” seats sold out in minutes. You can still get lower-priced tickets, but prices are moving fast due to tremendous demand. The tour announcement excited fans, especially since the singer would play in some of the nation’s…
An organized Brazilian jiu-jitsu training center debuted in Clark, New Jersey, bringing martial arts and community to the township. Kombat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opened at 152 Central Ave. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, snacks, and children’s classes. Owner and instructor Helio Desa said the academy’s inauguration fulfilled a long-held dream. He had always wanted to create an…
