Stone Harbor Resident Joins ‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament of Champions

Joshua Weikert, a Stone Harbor resident, will return to “Jeopardy!” following a successful run. Weikert won six straight games and made over $100,000 last year, capturing national attention. He will compete in the highly anticipated Tournament of Champions with other top candidates after his success. Weikert, from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, recorded his tournament games in late…

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Bruce Springsteen Uses Surprise New Jersey Show to Speak Out on Immigration Enforcement and America’s Direction

Bruce Springsteen surprised and moved audiences at a Red Bank, New Jersey benefit concert by sharing his concerns about the country’s future. At the close of Saturday night’s concert at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, the famed pianist paused to address the audience, hoping his remarks wouldn’t be out of place at a…

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New Jersey School Aide Dismissed After Alleged Discipline Incident Involving Nonverbal Student

A New Jersey lady is demanding responsibility after learning that her six-year-old nonverbal son may have suffered improper elementary school discipline. A teacher’s aide was accused of punishing vulnerable children with hot sauce, prompting concerns about student safety, special education monitoring, and school district policies. Paterson mother of two autistic kids Quasheema Frye stated that…

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Community-Focused Bon Jovi Restaurant in New Jersey Nears Uncertain Future

As its temporary Ocean County facility nears its expiration date, Jon Bon Jovi’s community restaurant in New Jersey is in danger. The scenario has raised questions about homelessness, public safety, and food insecurity support. Since early last year, JBJ Soul Kitchen has had a pop-up presence at Toms River’s Ocean County Library. The former church…

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Trenton Public Library Partners With Planned Parenthood to Educate Teens Through Peer-Led Sessions

Thanks to a partnership with Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, Trenton’s Public Library has discreetly become a teen education hub. What began as a simple concept to help local kids get accurate information has become a structured, peer-led education program that reaches youth across the region. Stephanie Hampton, associate for young…

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A Child’s Lost Comfort Toy Sparks a Citywide Search and a Kind Gesture in Atlantic City

Philadelphia mother and her 9-year-old autistic son’s New Year’s vacation in Atlantic City turned traumatic when the child’s most valuable possession went missing in a famous hotel casino. The family’s stay at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City on December 31 saw the loss of “Tim,” a cuddly teddy bear that comforts and…

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