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State of retail: More store closings than openings this year as industry adjusts
Amid a string of retail bankruptcies, retail store closures have outpaced openings so far this year — the first time that has occurred in two years, a new report by analytics firm Coresight Research found. The data marks a potential adjustment in the number of retail venues open across the nation, said John...
This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
The inn was opened almost 100 years before the official founding of the country. One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn,...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
N.J.’s ‘Boy Who Loved Batman’ subject of play starring ‘Fantastic Beasts’ actor
New Jersey’s Michael Uslan has been an executive producer of every Batman and Batman-related movie since Tim Burton’s “Batman” in 1989. Now his own superhero origin story is set to take the stage. Actor Dan Fogler, a Brooklyn native known for starring as Jacob Kowalski in...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
3 Dead In Wrong-Way Hatboro Crash
Three people were killed in a Montgomery County crash that ended with one vehicle overturned and two into a utility pole Friday evening, Aug. 23, police said.A Chevy Camaro, operated by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road and crossed into the eastbound travel lanes where it st…
Longport to auction off historic street signs
LONGPORT – The Borough may soon be auctioning off some of its historic street signs that are being replaced because they no longer comply with street sign regulations of the NJ Department of Transportation. Mayor Nicholas Russo brought one of the historic blue and white street signs to the...
Longport American Legion announces this year's Wounded Warrior Week recipient
LONGPORT – American Legion Post 469 announced that its 13th annual Wounded Warrior Week recipient is U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Roger Hopkins. Wounded Warrior Hopkins and his wife, Betsy, and their two children, Curtis and Colby, along with Hopkins’ service dog, Hoku, will be honored with a weeklong all-expenses-paid vacation in the Longport.
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
Absecon Lighthouse Awarded Grant for Restoration Project
The Absecon Lighthouse, located in Atlantic City at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey and the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the country. People from all over, visit the lighthouse and ascend the 228 steps to the top, and are afforded a magnificent view....
Another ‘Sopranos’ actor has died
“The Sopranos” cast is starting to feel like a family graveyard. Arguably the most innovative show in television history has lost so many cast members in the 17 years since it signed off. Of course, there was Jersey actor James Gandolfini who died in a hotel room in Rome,...
Condo destroyed by fire in Mays Landing, NJ, Friday night
At least one condo unit was destroyed by fire late Friday night in Mays Landing. The Laureldale Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company says their members were called to The Woodlands complex on the Black Horse Pike just after 11:30 for a reported structure fire. Fire at The Woodlands complex in...
NJ’s Got Free Beaches For Labor Day Weekend
New Jersey's beaches are famous for their beauty and charm, making them some of the most sought-after spots for summer fun. Stretching along the entire coastline, awaits shoobies and locals alike are the beautiful shores with golden sands and picturesque views up and down. South Jersey, in particular, is known...
NJ’s Former Favorite College Beverage Now Banned In USA
If you weren't stuck in your dorm room all four years of college back in the early 2010s, you've definitely had your fair share of these drinks. Four Loko blew up on New Jersey college campuses like a rocket, and it’s a pretty wild story. Four Loko was this...
BetMGM progressive jackpot pays out record-breaking $6.5 million to NJ resident
It appears that New Jersey is home to history makers. Just this week, a Garden State resident made iGaming history by winning the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history, according to NJBIZ. The player hit the jackpot for $6.5 million off of a $200 bet playing the Fruit Blaster's The Big One slot...
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