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Medieval Fest in Montclair raises money for nonprofit's music education programs
MONTCLAIR — It takes a certain measure of composure to juggle bowling pins. To do so in public while wearing a court jester outfit takes a level of courage that few would know anything about. No, Brian Tappen was not the main attraction at the second annual Medieval Fest, held Sunday in Montclair. But...
NJ has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., recent data shows
🔴 The reasons behind a stillbirth remain a mystery. 🔴 A state awareness campaign has been launched to educate women. It’s an alarming statistic. New Jersey has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., higher than the national average, according to the 2021 New Jersey State Health Assessment Data Report. About 636 babies died later in pregnancy or during birth in 2021, the most recent data noted.
NJ’s oldest operating roller coaster just celebrated a big birthday
Opened on Great Adventure's 4th day of operation — July 4, 1974 — 50-year-old Runaway Mine Train is the oldest of New Jersey's 53 operating roller coasters. Since opening day, it has been the "first roller coaster" for countless young thrillseekers and scaredy-cats alike. Is Runaway Mine Train...
Should tenants have a right to cooling? More cities say yes amid record heat.
This is the first in a series of three articles examining local policies that give tenants a right to cooling equipment. Lately, the city of Dallas has been hearing from local leaders across the U.S. and as far as London, England, said Rosana Savcic, a division manager in the city’s code compliance department. What has caught their attention? A city policy that took effect in 2017 requiring landlords to provide working air conditioning equipment.
2 Giants players sealed their roster fate with embarrassing effort on Jets TD
The preseason finale vs. the Jets was a great opportunity for some players to prove to Brian Daboll that they deserve to stick around with the NY Giants for the long haul. Some players didn't get the memo, however, as their poor play confirmed that they're going to be getting some disappointing news once cut day arrives on Aug. 27.
A Thrilling Skeleton Run this Halloween in New Jersey
Something is chilling and thrilling this Halloween. How about a Halloween 5K like no other, so they say. In October, this spooky run is coming to the storied grounds of Fort Monmouth. This seems pretty cool, from runsignup.com/skeletonrun: "Join the skeleton army as it runs through a winding path filled...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Sportswriter previews U.S. Open on first day of tournament
For the next two weeks, all eyes will be on Queens as the world’s top tennis players compete in the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. Global stars like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will converge on New York City, drawing fans and sports writers from around the world.
Prison for NJ man who ripped off MILLIONS from grieving military families
TRENTON — A Monmouth County U.S. Army Reserves major has been sentenced for ripping off at least two dozen grieving Gold Star families for a few million dollars collectively. Caz Craffy, 42, of Colts Neck, would serve over 12 1/2 years in federal prison for making risky investments while...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Pretrial conference set for Nadine Arslanian Menendez; first move since trial was delayed
A pretrial conference for the bribery and corruption trial of Nadine Arslanian Menendez has been scheduled for December, the first move forward since the trial was delayed because of her breast cancer diagnosis. Arslanian Menendez, the wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, was charged — along with her husband and three New Jersey...
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
Stacked N.J. football Week 0 schedule headlined by Battle at the Beach
Welcome back N.J. high school football – you were missed. The Garden State is back in action on the gridiron and the Week 0 schedule is loaded. It starts with the Battle at the Beach – a three-day showcase across two locations. On Thursday at Ocean City’s Carey...
Ensuring Equal Access to Education: The Importance of Reliable Elevators
In the landscape of higher education, the pursuit of knowledge should be equally accessible to all students, regardless of their physical abilities. Yet, an often overlooked aspect of campus accessibility is the reliability and functionality of elevators in dorms, libraries, lecture buildings, and research facilities. Campus administrators and facility managers must understand the significance of well-maintained elevators in creating an inclusive educational environment and ensuring equal access for students with mobility challenges.
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
Midstate fashion designer to make Harlem Fashion Week debut
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate fashion designer is preparing to head to New York City for the upcoming Harlem Fashion Week. Bernard Ballard, 77, of Harrisburg, has been designing clothes for 52 years. Over the years, he’s worked with afro-centric, spandex, satin, and silk garments and, in recent...
New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes, diseases they may carry
Beginning Monday, the city will spray pesticides to prevent the spread of mosquitoes and any diseases they may carry. However, the spray can unintentionally harm some of nature's most beautiful creatures.Monarch butterflies have a sacred space on the grounds of an Inwood church."We created a nature sanctuary on the grounds of a sanctuary. So it's a sanctuary in a sanctuary," said Keith De Cesare.De Cesare, Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary Founder protects the butterflies through every stage of their lives - from eggs on milkweed leaves to tiny caterpillars that grow quickly as they gnaw their way through those leaves - to...
Groom-to-be, cousin killed in NYC crash 1 day before wedding
NEW YORK – We're learning more about the victims of Saturday's deadly crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway. One of the men killed was supposed to get married Sunday. His cousin was also killed.The groom-to-be, 38-year-old Kirk Walker, was in a Dodge Challenger with his cousin, 40-year-old Robert McLaurin, when a wrong-way driver slammed head-on into their vehicle, police said. Both Walker and McLaurin were pronounced dead at the scene.According to police, the wrong-way driver got out of the vehicle and ran away after the crash, and has not yet been caught. A passenger in that vehicle was...
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