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…
Florida Dive Bar Takes Down “How Do You Miss” Trump Sign
General manager says “Crazy People” were making threats. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL — A sign that sparked a protest outside Harry’s Banana Farm in Lake Worth Beach has been removed by the…
Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens First Cape May Courthouse Location
Cape May Courthouse, NJ – Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its first location in Cape May Courthouse on Tuesday, July 17. The new restaurant, located at 9 Broadway Rd, will…
Walgreens to Close Up to 25% of Its U.S. Stores Amid Shifts in Consumer Behavior
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Walgreens is set to close up to a quarter of its 8,600 stores across the United States, impacting roughly 2,150 locations. The decision was announced by CEO Tim…
Big Lots Announces Store Closures Amid Economic Challenges
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Big Lots, a discount retail chain, has announced plans to close between 35 and 40 stores this year, despite opening three new locations. This decision comes amid declining…
Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores by Year-End NEW YORK, NY – Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year, with nearly…
Maryland Celebrates New Billion Dollar Marijuana Industry
Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales in Maryland Surpass $1.1 Billion in First Year ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore revealed today that Maryland’s medical and adult-use cannabis sales have exceeded $1.1 billion in their…
7-Eleven to Close Over 250 Locations, Including In Our Area
NEWARK, NJ – Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced plans to close 272 locations across America in 2024. This move follows the company’s trend of shutting down underperforming stores, a strategy that…
Teenager Critically Wounded in Philadelphia Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA—A 17-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot in the chest early Wednesday morning in Philadelphia’s 24th District. The incident occurred around 12:11 AM on E Lippincott Street. The…
Fundraiser for Family of Slain D.C. Man
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The unexpected death of Dionzae Foote on Saturday afternoon has left his family seeking community support. In the wake of the tragedy that occurred on June 29, 2024, the…
The Jersey Shore Is Finally Getting A Dave and Busters
FREEHOLD, NJ – People have been asking for years for a Dave and Busters in the Jersey Shore region of New Jersey and it’s now finally happening. The incredibly fun sports bar-arcade…
Reduction in Size: Hooters Announces 41 Restaurant Closures Including Baltimore, Manassas
Hooters Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide Amid Market Pressures WASHINGTON—Hooters, the Atlanta-based casual dining chain, has shuttered dozens of locations across the United States, citing challenging market conditions as the primary reason…
Office Depot Seeks to Capitalize on College Back-to-School Opportunities
Office Depot OfficeMax Enhances Back-to-School Shopping with Dormify Partnership TRENTON, NJ – With multiple stores throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, OfficeMax and Office Depot are hoping to position themselves to…
Rite-Aid Closing Multiple Locations Across Ohio
Rite-Aid Announces Closure of Multiple Stores Across Ohio ASHTABULA, OH – Rite-Aid Corporation has officially announced the closure of fifteen stores throughout Ohio, impacting several communities. The decision forms part of the…
7-Eleven Closing 272 More Stores Across America in 2024 After 2022 New Jersey Cutback
NEW YORK, NY – 7-Eleven is set to close 272 locations across the United States in 2024, following a significant reduction in stores the previous year. The specifics regarding which stores will…
Best Buy Plans Further Store Closures Amid Strategic Shift, Could New Jersey Be Next?
HOWELL, NJ – Best Buy, the renowned electronics retailer, closed approximately 24 stores last year as part of its ongoing strategic adjustments. Despite robust sales during the recent holiday season, the company…
Stop and Shop Closing Stores, One Confirmed in New Jersey: Here’s What We Know
Jackson Stop & Shop to Close Due to Poor Performance JACKSON, NJ – Stop & Shop has announced it will be closing several stores in the New York and New Jersey region…
Walmart Cutting 271 Jobs in New Jersey As it Opens State for New Fulfillment Center in Pennsylvania
GREENCASTLE, PA—Walmart has announced plans to open a new 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Greencastle, PA, designed with advanced ergonomics to enhance employee comfort. This development comes as the retail giant prepares…
J.C. Penney Announces Closure of Four Stores Including One in Maryland
J.C. Penney has announced plans to close four of its store locations across multiple states in the upcoming months. The department store chain communicated via email that these closures are set to…
Celebrate The Longest Friday of 2024 at TGI Fridays
TOMS RIVER, NJ — TGI Fridays is welcoming the summer season with an enticing celebration on June 21, the longest Friday of the year, featuring a “Free Fridays for a Year” giveaway…
Newport Craft Distilling Acquires KEEL Vodka
NEWPORT, RI — Newport Craft Distilling has announced its acquisition of KEEL Vodka, integrating the Rhode Island-based light spirit into its distinguished lineup of beverages, which includes White Squall Vodka & Gin,…
