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Only months after opening, national retailer closing store at troubled New Jersey mall
It appears that the troubled Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing is losing yet another store. Even worse is the fact that this store opened in a space where another national shutdown a few years ago and this store itself has only been open for a relatively short amount of time.
Who Are The Best Young Athletes In Philadelphia Sports In 2024?
The 2024 Calendar Year is an exciting time for Philadelphia Sports Fans. This is the first time in decades that all four major professional sports teams are must-watch and are playoff contenders. The Philadelphia Phillies are proving to be the best team in Major League Baseball during the 2024 season....
New Jersey drivers say these are the most hated roads in the state
Consider this: New Jersey has approximately 39,000 miles of public roadways and with 9.3 million people living in the state, traffic jams happen. Of course, that does not include people driving through the Garden State. We are, obviously, right in the middle of an extremely bust part of the country.
New Jersey Makes List Of Fewest Gun Sales In The United States
Every Presidential Election season, one of the hot-button subjects that causes intense debate is Gun Control. People on both sides of the Political Divide have argued for decades about the amount of access people have to obtain firearms. Depending on how you interpret the Second Amendment of the United States...
Wildwood Crest, NJ, Bakery item listed among 13 best desserts at the Jersey Shore
One of the best things about the Jersey Shore is the food. There are a ton of great places all over South Jersey to eat, but what about to grab dessert?. One Wildwood Crest spot was listed among NJ.com's 13 best desserts at the Jersey Shore for the summer of 2024.
Philadelphia Phillies Release Whit Merrifield prior to series vs Oakland
The Phillies have moved on from Whit Merrifield. Prior to tonight’s game against the Oakland Athletics, the Phillies made the decision to move on from their biggest offseason addition, releasing Merrifield. Merrifield hit just .199, with three home runs, 11 RBI, four doubles, one triple,15 walks and 21 runs...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
23 people arrested in 7 days by Atlantic County, NJ, Sheriff’s Office
Since taking office several months ago, Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O'Donoghue has made it a point to target those with outstanding warrants across the region. The result has been countless arrests since the beginning of the year, including another 23 people being taken into custody over the past couple of weeks.
ESPN: Sixers signing of Caleb Martin is one of best bargain deals of NBA offseason
The Philadelphia Sixers have been very busy this offseason. In addition to the draft and signing some rookie free agents, they have added Paul George, Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, Caleb Martin and brought back Kelly Oubre Jr., and Kyle Lowry. ESPN.com likes one of their signing, and thinks it was...
Phillies Baseball Has Given Us A Fantastic Summer So Far
The Phillies swept the Los Angeles Dodgers and proved to any doubters that they are the best team in baseball. The 2024 Phillies are the second-fastest team to 60 wins in Phillies Franchise History (1976 Phillies got there in less games). Now at 61-32, an eye-popping 29 games over .500 and on pace to win 106 games, the Phillies are fun to watch on TV and in person.
Research Shows Record Number Of People Moving Out Of New Jersey In 2023
Residents across the United States are having to make difficult decisions for their futures to do what is best for their careers and families. Moving is one of the most difficult decisions someone has to make and even when they do it, they may question if it is the right choice.
High on PCP, N. Wildwood Dad Swings & Drops Baby, Injuring Him
North Wildwood Police are reporting a shocking case of a father endangering the welfare of a child. A man who was smoking PCP while with his infant son, swung him around recklessly, dropping and injuring the boy. The father's actions were caught on video. North Wildwood Dad Dropped Baby After...
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
ESPN poll: Eagles’ Saquon Barkley among top-10 running backs in 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping that Saquon Barkley makes a huge impact on the team this season after signing him to a a three-year, $37.75 million deal in free agency. Since he entered the league in 2018 as the No. 2 overall pick, Barkley has been one of the best running backs in the NFL. Barkley has amassed 5,211 yards and 35 touchdowns in 74 career games, with 288 catches for another 2,100 yards and 12 scores.
These 5 New Jersey Suburbs Make The List Of Wealthiest In America
For decades, part of the classic "American Dream" was for a family to buy a home in the Suburbs and escape City Life. For many Middle-Class Families, living in the Suburbs is a representation of their social status. But today, the Middle Class accounts for only 50 percent of United...
Phillies’ Alec Bohm longest shot to win 2024 MLB Home Run Derby
Monday Night is the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby with Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm competing in the 2024 event. The Phillies have had two home run derby champions, and they came in back-to-back years, Bobby Abreu in Detroit in 2005 and Ryan Howard in Pittsburgh in 2006.
He’s Not Helping If He’s Burglarizing Buena New Jersey
One of the hottest songs of the summer is "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone, with Morgan Wallen:. It ain't like I can make this kinda mess all by myself." New Jersey State Police say a man wearing a shirt that says "We Are Here to Help" is allegedly responsible for some recent bad stuff in the Atlantic County town of Buena.
This New Jersey Airport Rated One Of The Worst In The United States
Every time I open up social media, I see someone talking about traveling or showing off where they have traveled to recently. But to reach one's desired destination, they have to endure the dreaded airport experience. No one enjoys going through TSA Lines, dealing with flight delays, or paying for...
Bad fourth quarter dooms Sixers in loss vs Jazz in SLC Summer League
Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr. led the way for the Sixers, but the Utah Jazz (2-1) finished strong to send Philadelphia (1-2) to a 93-85 defeat in Salt Lake City Summer League play on Wednesday. Here's what I saw. Likes. - One of my favorite things to watch...
Tolls on 4 Bridges from NJ to Philadelphia set to increase
Get ready to pay more to drive to a Philadelphia sporting event or concert. An increase was just approved and it's the first time since 2011 that tolls have increased. Tolls will increase from $5 to $6 on four Delaware River Port Authority bridges, the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross and Commodore Barry.
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