MSNBC Breaks Away from NBCUniversal and Announces a Big Rebrand MSNBC is becoming more independent now that it has split from NBCUniversal and is getting ready to change its name. The popular cable news channel will soon be rebranded as MS NOW, which is one of the largest changes in its almost 30-year history. The…
The first malaria outbreak in New Jersey in 30 years is under investigation. Despite not traveling abroad, a Morris County resident tested positive for malaria. This alarmed state health officials. The NJ Department of Health, DEP, and CDC are studying infection dissemination. New Jersey has rarely had a “homegrown” case since 1991. Why This Case…
Hurricane Erin’s powerful waves and Atlantic rip currents have shuttered many Jersey Shore beaches this week. Swimming is prohibited on 17 Shore beaches with red and double-red flags. Though Hurricane Erin isn’t projected to hit New Jersey, its effects are felt. Forecasters predicted the storm’s 100-mph gusts may damage water hundreds of miles distant. Rough…
Tony Soprano Mural Revitalizes Montclair’s Lackawanta Station James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano has returned to Montclair in a way that locals and visitors cannot overlook. A large mural of the legendary TV character covers one wall of Montclair’s restored Lackawanna Station, merging art, nostalgia, and pop culture in Essex County. Known for converting blank walls into…
Newark Airport Donated a 9/11 Gate Sign to the Flight 93 National Memorial The Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania now houses a piece of New Jersey history linked to one of the worst days in American history. The airport received the Gate A17 sign from Newark Liberty International Airport, where United Airlines Flight 93…
Chubby Checker Doesn’t Go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Because He Has a Live Act to Do The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in 2025 will be one of the biggest nights in music. Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden will all be honored. Chubby Checker,…
New Mets Rookie Nolan McLean Turns Pressure into Citi Field Magic Nolan McLean, the Mets’ finest pitching prospect, made his MLB debut at Citi Field to a raucous New York crowd. Every baseball fan dreamed of it. A routine start became a memorable event that showed why the Mets value the 24-year-old. When Everything Changed…
As More Animals Are Adopted, the Jersey City Animal Shelter Reaches a No-Kill Milestone The Jersey City animal shelter has hit a historic milestone by being legally designated as a no-kill facility. This is a big step forward in the city’s goal to provide better care and happier futures for local pets. The city took…
Keyport, New Jersey Political Lawsuit Over Prime Waterfront Land Two Keyport, New Jersey, Democratic councilwomen sued their Republican colleagues over a disputed waterfront property vote, sparking a political conflict. The case has highlighted ethics, conflict of interest, and political turmoil in the small Monmouth County borough. The action, filed on August 1 in Monmouth County…
New Jersey’s Hot Restaurant Reservations Are Being Resold for Hundreds—Lawmakers Push Back Getting a table at some of New Jersey’s hottest restaurants has become as competitive as scoring tickets to a sold-out concert. In Montclair, Jersey City, and other dining hot spots, reservations disappear within minutes of opening. But for those willing to pay extra,…
