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Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
The real reason why a longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist is leaving the station
A longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia — a true favorite — has announced he is leaving the station. But why?. As we commented the other day before the news officially broke, we had the chances of Chris Sowers leaving the station at "incredibly low to almost zero." Boy were we wrong.
Upper Deck Golf Is Coming To Citizens Bank Park in Fall 2024
It was just announced that although you may have to wait some time, Upper Deck Golf will be making its way to Citizens Bank Park this November. Before reaching Philadelphia, this golf experience will stop in cities like Cleveland, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis, and after Philadelphia will be heading to other major cities as well.
Office Manager Stunned After ‘Religious’ New Hire Lectures Him About His Sexuality
An office manager on Reddit was left stunned after a religious new hire lectured him about his sexuality. "I interviewed this guy who has a very religious background. After our initial interview process, we got talking to get to know each other a little better. He asked about my religious background. I was honest and told him I left the church after coming out. I told him I've been gay my whole life and knew so at a very early age," the man began.
A Taylor Swift Planetarium Show is Coming To Rowan University
Get ready, NJ Swifties! A planetarium show is coming to Rowan University's campus and anyone and everyone will be able to buy tickets and go! This year has been the year of Taylor Swift and we all know it. From her sold-out shows around the world on her iconic Era's...
This Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Dozens of Stores by November
Popular supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing many stores before the end of the year. All across the nation, everyday shoppers are being squeezed by higher and higher prices at the grocery store every time that they go. Because of this, many chains have now deiced to close with Stop & Shop being the latest chain to close dozens of its stores all across the country.
Should New Jersey Schools Ban Smartphones For New School Year?
Gone are the days when you could just focus on the daily lessons while in the classroom. Nowadays, both students are teachers alike are faced with so many distractions that, no doubt, have a negative impact on the learning experience at school as a whole. I'm talking about smartphones. Smartphones...
Where Do All These People Come From?
We always hear about how residents are always leaving New Jersey and heading elsewhere. Usually, the folks from the Garden State are heading south. The Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida. It's usually because of finances because New Jersey is not a cheap place to live. I came across an article...
Woman Rejects Bride’s ‘Way-Too-Skimpy’ Dress Code for Bachelorette Party: ‘Bikini Tops and Booty Shorts!
A woman on Reddit has shared that the dress code for a bachelorette party that she attended was "way-too-skimpy." "So I am gonna be a bridesmaid in a high school friends wedding, and the bachelorette is in Nashville this weekend. I feel like the bride has been kinda superficial, but whatever, it's her wedding, and her weekend," the woman prefaces her story.
83-year-old woman arrested for shoplifting in Hamilton Twp., NJ
An 83-year-old woman from Galloway who was charged for shoplifting was one of many arrests made by the Hamilton Township Police Department in the first half of August. In total, officials say that answered 638 calls for service, made 23 arrests, made over 350 motor vehicle stops, and assisted in 17 EMS calls from August 1st through 15th.
Woman Shocked After ‘Abusive’ Ex Is Invited to Her Childhood Best Friend’s Wedding
A woman on Reddit was shocked and outraged when she discovered her best friend of 16 years invited the woman's abusive ex-boyfriend to her upcoming wedding. "Two years ago, I dated someone and discovered a little late into the relationship that he was abusive. Mentally and psychologically abusive. He wanted a housewife — perfect, pretty, and quiet. He would say that he didn't love me if i refused to be intimate with him. When I finally decided to leave him, I had to block his number, his social media accounts, even his email. Still, he created fake accounts to continue interacting with me. Harassing my friends. It took nearly six months for him to stop. I thought I could finally move on," the woman began.
ShopRite’s Unsettling New Feature May Leave New Jersey Shoppers Uneasy
Shoprite is my go-to grocery shopping store. The supermarket and I go way back. Back in high school, when I was only on the radio on the weekends, I worked at my local Shoprite on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River. I started bagging groceries, became a cashier, and eventually moved...
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
Adult Film Star Sophia Leone’s Tragic Cause of Death Finally Revealed
Adult film star Sophia Leone's cause of death has finally been revealed. A police report obtained by TMZ reveals Leone died of a fatal, accidental overdose. She was 26. It's unknown as of publishing what substances were involved in her death. It was previously reported that police were investigating Leon's...
One Bite! Dave Portnoy Rates Three New Jersey Pizzerias
"One bite, everyone knows the rules." Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has paid a visit to the Garden State to film three episodes of his popular YouTube show "One Bite". The premise is simple, Dave tastes and rates local pizzerias. Hey may even take more than "one bite" so see what he thinks of a pizza.
Over Three Dozen New Jersey High School’s Get National Praise as ‘The Best’
As the back-to-school season quickly approaches, U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best high schools in the United States. New Jersey was amazing, with 37 schools acknowledged for being above average. This was quite the data crunch. U.S. News and World Report included 25,000 rankings, including...
These Quarterbacks From New Jersey Have Started Games In The NFL
One of the most prestigious positions in Professional Sports is Starting Quarterback in the National Football League. The best NFL Quarterbacks are among the highest-paid athletes in the sports world and even mediocre Quarterbacks are some of the most recognizable people in sports fandom. Becoming a Professional Football Player is...
Endless 18 Indoor Golf Simulator Coming Soon to Lawrence, NJ
Did you notice a change in the Lawrence Shopping Center?. The strip mall on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township, NJ said goodbye to one of its entertainment venues and is welcoming another. Bury the Hatchet (the ax throwing place) has closed its doors. What a bummer. I've spent some fun...
New Jersey Ticket Prices Contribute To Deadpool & Wolverine Breaking Records
The blockbuster movie of 2024 has been Deadpool & Wolverine, the highest-grossing Marvel Studios film since Spider-Man: No Way Home which earned $1.9 billion. The Action Comedy movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time ($1.3 billion). The film earned its R-rating thanks to embellished violence, vulgar humor, and over-the-top satire.
NJ’s summer COVID surge — does vaccination still matter?
You may have noticed — COVID-19 is a nuisance in New Jersey right now. The Garden State is dealing with a summer surge of the illness that essentially shut down the state in 2020. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, the state recorded more than 2,500 lab-confirmed...
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