World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping

Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…

Business News·Food & Dining·New York City News·New York News

World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead

Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…

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New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms

State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks,…

Travel·Burlington County News·Business News·Camden County News

New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commute Sees Truck Crash, Tunnel Delays and Heavy Parkway Traffic

An overturned tractor-trailer in Middlesex County and major backups at Hudson River crossings slowed Tuesday’s morning commute across North Jersey. New Jersey drivers faced a challenging morning commute Tuesday with an overturned…

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Details of Kidnapping, DUI, Assault Emerge In New Jersey Police Chief’s Suspension

Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano received disciplinary sanctions for a DUI-related incident and was later indicted in Massachusetts on felony kidnapping and assault charges, according to New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report.…

Local Politics·North Jersey News·The Buzz

Drone warning issued as World Cup events trigger no fly zone near MetLife Stadium

Authorities say drones will be confiscated during FIFA World Cup fan events and matches NEWARK, N.J. — Anyone planning to fly a drone near MetLife Stadium during FIFA World Cup events could…

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NJ Morning Traffic Report: Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Vehicle Fire Snarl Friday Commute

Drivers faced delays across North and Central Jersey Friday morning as an overturned tractor-trailer, vehicle fire, gas main break and multiple congestion hotspots slowed travel. NEW JERSEY — Friday’s morning commute is…

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NJ Monday Morning Commute: Crashes Snarl Traffic on Route 29, Route 42, Route 17 and Major Crossings Into NYC

Multiple crashes and heavy rush-hour congestion are slowing traffic across New Jersey Monday morning, with significant delays reported on the Garden State Parkway, Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge. New Jersey commuters…

Traffic Alerts·Jersey Shore News·North Jersey News

Virginia Democrat Party Political Organizer Sues to Block White House UFC Event

A Virginia woman is seeking a court order to stop a proposed UFC event tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebration, arguing the event and related construction would cause both aesthetic and physical…

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Crashes, Downed Utility Poles Snarl Friday New Jersey Evening Commute

Multiple crashes and utility-related road closures caused delays across South Jersey Friday evening, including incidents in Mount Laurel, Lawnside, Greenwich Township and Cherry Hill. New Jersey – Motorists across South Jersey encountered…

Traffic Alerts·New Jersey News

Crashes and Delays Slow New Jersey Thursday Morning Commute

A crash with injuries on Interstate 287 and a roadway closure in Somerset County were among several incidents slowing New Jersey’s Thursday morning commute. Newark, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey faced…

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Multiple Crashes and Truck Accidents Shut Lanes Across New Jersey, Triggering Lengthy Morning Delays

Newark, NJ — Thousands of New Jersey commuters faced a slower and more complicated trip Monday morning as multiple crashes, overturned tractor-trailers, a vehicle fire, and heavy traffic volume combined to snarl…

Traffic Alerts·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·North Jersey News

Drivers Face Delays Across Willingboro as Two-Week Road Paving Project Begins June 1

Willingboro, NJ — Drivers traveling through parts of Willingboro Township can expect delays, lane restrictions, and possible detours as a road paving project gets underway in two residential sections of the community.…

South Jersey News·Traffic Alerts

Newark Announces Street Closures for June 3 Drive-Up Food Distribution Event

Newark, NJ — Drivers in Newark should prepare for temporary road closures and traffic delays next week as the city hosts a Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event aimed at providing…

Community News·North Jersey News

New Jersey warns hotels, rentals on hidden fees ahead of 2026 World Cup surge

TRENTON, NJ – With millions of visitors expected to travel through New Jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, state officials issued a warning Friday to hotels and short-term rental operators, putting…

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Toms River Declares Local Emergency to Prevent Rowdy Mobs and Pop-Up Parties Starting Today

Toms River Expands Summer Teen Curfew on Barrier Island Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Crowds Toms River, NJ — Toms River officials have formally reinstated a summer overnight curfew on the township’s…

Police Blotter·Toms River News

Point Pleasant Beach Braces for Possible Urban ‘Takeover’ Event After Viral Social Media Post

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. — A viral social media flyer promoting a “Point Pleasant Beach Takeover” on May 30 has sparked concern among residents, business owners, and law enforcement as Jersey Shore…

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Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Nearly 90 Arrests and Multiple Stabbings Last Summer

Boardwalk Shutdown, Stabbings, Arrests: Seaside Heights Prepares for Busy Holiday Return SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — One year after violent fights, stabbings, and chaotic crowds overwhelmed the Seaside Heights boardwalk during Memorial Day…