Phil Murphy Brought Hollywood to New Jersey, Now Mikie Sherrill is Suing Movie Companies
Trenton, NJ – For nearly eight years, New Jersey has aggressively marketed itself as Hollywood East. Under Gov. Phil Murphy, the state revived its film tax credit program, recruited some of the…
McDonald’s Lastest U.S. Corporation to Serve Notice on Failing DEI Programs
McDonald’s is ending several of its diversity and inclusion initiatives, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to outlaw affirmative action in college admissions. The fast-food chain announced Monday that it will…
New restaurant opening this spring at former Drifter’s site
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new breakfast and brunch destination, Mila’s of Seaside, is set to open this April at 701 Boulevard in the space previously occupied by Drifters restaurant. Owned by…
New Jersey’s bag ban is actually increasing plastic use, waste, and emissions according to study
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s ambitious plastic bag ban, implemented in May 2022, has led to a surprising outcome: a dramatic increase in plastic consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a…
Ice Cream on 9 in Howell expected to re-open this spring, we hope
HOWELL, N.J. — Ice Cream on 9, a well-loved ice cream shop on Route 9, is set to reopen this spring after a prolonged hiatus, according to a sign posted at the…
New York shopping mall Destiny USA shuts down amid unknown security threat
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA, the largest shopping mall in New York State, was closed to the public on Saturday as law enforcement agencies investigated a potential security threat. The Syracuse Police…
Small Baltimore Pizzeria Saved from Going Out of Business on Christmas Day by Dave Portnoy
BALTIMORE, Md. — Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and well-known for his viral “One Bite” pizza reviews, is giving a holiday lifeline to Tiny Brick Oven, a struggling pizzeria in Baltimore’s…
Why is McDonald’s More Expensive in New Jersey Than 42 Other States?
If you’ve noticed that grabbing a Big Mac in New Jersey lightens your wallet more than in other states, you’re not alone. New Jersey ranks the eighth most expensive state for McDonald’s…
Delicious Caribbean Vibes Meet Asian Fusion at Vibe N Slurp in Toms River
Tucked away at 1776 Hooper Avenue in Toms River, New Jersey, Vibe N Slurp is a cozy spot that brings together two seemingly different cuisines—Caribbean and Japanese ramen—in a way that feels…
New Jersey Now Allows Gamblers to Put Themselves on Casino Ban Lists to Combat Addiction
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gamblers seeking to self-exclude from brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so entirely online, a move aimed at enhancing accessibility to the state’s responsible gaming resources, officials announced.…
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban in Jeopardy as EV Sales Lag State Fails to Meet Required Benchmarks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, which bans the sale…
Sticks & Stones Billiards opens in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong welcomed Sticks & Stones Billiards to the township in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new recreation and entertainment…
Drone Building CEO claims mysterious drones may be searching for nuclear material, raising alarm over missing warheads
WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas-based aerospace CEO has sparked concerns with a public video claiming that mysterious drone sightings off the U.S. East Coast and in the Midwest could be linked to…
Man crashes car into dealership hours after purchase in dispute over return “all sales final” deal
SANDY, Utah — A man was arrested after driving his recently purchased vehicle through the front of a Mazda dealership Monday, following a dispute over his attempt to return the car, police…
Pancakes! New IHOP Restaurant Opens in Lacey Township
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A new IHOP restaurant officially opened its doors in Lacey Township on Monday, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders. State Senator Carmen…
NYC Cops Crack Down on Illegal Vendors at Rockefeller Center
NEW YORK — The NYPD’s Midtown North Precinct conducted an operation Friday night targeting illegal street vending around Rockefeller Center, a move authorities say is aimed at ensuring public safety and protecting…
Once Popular Shuttered Mexican Restaurant Chain with Locations in New Jersey is Coming Back
TOMS RIVER, NJ . — Nearly two decades after the last Chi-Chi’s restaurant shut its doors, the once-beloved Mexican chain is making a comeback, with new locations expected to open in 2025…
Get Ready New Jersey and New York, Spirit Christmas is Coming to a Shuttered Box Store Near You
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s official: Spirit Halloween has packed up its skeletons, strobe lights, and endless rows of fake blood, and now, in an unexpected twist, some stores are giving way…
New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Toms River with Promising Reviews by Locals
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s a new Mexican restaurant in New Jersey, and it has some pretty big and, unfortunately, bizarre shoes to fill. Back in the day, it was the site…
Man fatally shot inside Denny’s restaurant in Northeast DC
Washington, D.C. — A man lost his life Tuesday following a shooting inside a Denny’s on Bladensburg Road in Northeast DC, as police search for two suspects who fled the scene. The…
Massive Layoffs At Major New Jersey Corporations a Bad Look for Governor Murphy, Economy Touting Dems
TRENTON, N.J. — Thousands of jobs across New Jersey are set to be eliminated, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed by major employers in the state. The layoffs,…
