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New Jersey town sues American Dream Mall for selling clothes on Sunday under ‘blue law’ that dates back centuries
On any given Sunday, the massive American Dream mall in New Jersey allows visitors to hit an indoor ski slope, surf an artificial wave, ride roller coasters — or shop for a new outfit at dozens of big-name retail stores. One of those things is a...

Wilmington Police arrest New Jersey man after crash, alleged fentanyl seizure
James Flythe is charged with Trafficking Fentanyl (Photo: WPD)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police say they have arrested a man on fentanyl charges after a vehicle accident. The Wilmington Police Department’s Narcotics Investigations...
New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday
On any given Sunday, the massive American Dream mall in New Jersey allows visitors to hit an indoor ski slope, surf an artificial wave, ride roller coasters — or shop for a new outfit at dozens of big-name retail stores. One of those things is a...

NJ Travelers Face Surprise TSA Rule on Popular Beauty Tool
Travelers heading to New Jersey airports and nationwide received an important heads-up from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this week. The agency reminded passengers that cordless curling irons using gas cartridges or butane are...

New Jersey High School Football: The three-day 2025 Battle at the Beach set to kick off on Thursday, August 28
In what has evolved into one of the premier high school football showcases in the nation, New Jersey's 2025 Battle of the Beach is set to kick off on Thursday, August 28. Organized by the West Jersey Football Coaches Association (WJFCA), this...
14 ways to celebrate Labor Day weekend with the family in New Jersey
We are only a few days away from the unofficial end of summer, but those days of fun in the sun don't have to stop. If you need to upgrade your holiday weekend plans here's a few ideas that should grant you and the family a fun-filled day doing an...
Van Drew looks to give beach projects …
In the aftermath of Hurricane Erin’s punishing blow to the Jersey Shore, Congressman Jeff Van Drew is planning to introduce legislation to provide “permanent and reliable” federal funding for beach replenishment projects across the country. Van...

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are marking Overdose Awareness Day for those lost to addiction epidemic
International Overdose Awareness Day events in the Delaware Valley Wednesday, Aug. 27 Cape May, New Jersey West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company, 732 Broadway 6 – 7:30 p.m. Organizers: Cooper University Health Care The event will include speeches...

The 10 best places to travel in October 2025
October is a time to slow down and cool off. Since the month falls during the shoulder season in many of the world's most sought-after destinations, it comes with additional travel perks like fewer crowds, wallet-friendly hotel rates and, for...

Bacteria alert lifted at Seaside Heights' bayfront beach
SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- A water quality alert was lifted Aug. 27 at the Hancock Avenue bayfront beach in Seaside Heights, where bacteria levels dropped to levels considered safe for swimming, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental...

Beach-Nesting Birds Log Successful Season at Barnegat Light Habitat Restoration Site
ON THE MOVE: A piping plover navigates under grasses within a habitat restoration site in Barnegat Light. The plover population at this location had ‘an especially good season’ this year. (Photo by Ryan Morrill) According to Todd Pover, senior...
Planning Labor Day weekend travel? NY area traffic will get rough starting Thursday.
Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be a busy travel time for the New York City metro area. Traffic expert and former city traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz said traffic levels are back up to pre-pandemic highs, and the beautiful weather forecast...
Football: 2025 Preseason All-New Jersey defensive team
The following players have been selected to the USA TODAY NETWORK preseason All-New Jersey football defensive team. The Network is made up of news organizations APP.com, BurlingtonCountyTimes.com, CourierPostOnline.com, TheDailyJournal.com,...

Traveler Says He Fell for Scam That Cost Him $17K After Airline Customer Service Transferred Him to Fake Number By Colson Thayer
NEED TO KNOW A Denver resident says he lost $17,000 after he claims a United Airlines agent transferred him to a scammer The scammer convinced the traveler, Dan Smoker, that his charge would eventually get refunded, he says Smoker is still waiting...

25 Things I Still Have to Do in New Jersey in 2025
The best part about living in New Jersey is that this small, but super-dense, state never stops surprising me. When I exited a year full of adventures last year and looked forward to another, I was left in awe at how many incredible things I still...

New Jersey's Save LBI Unveils Plan To Secure Reliable And Affordable Electricity, Urges Lawmakers To Act On Escalating Energy Crisis And Reconsider Offshore Wind Development
(MENAFN- Send2Press Newswire) LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our...

Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh had open containers of this popular beverage after crashing SUV with 4 family members inside
By ADAM S. LEVY, US SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 21:35 EDT, 26 August 2025 | Updated: 01:13 EDT, 27 August 2025 Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh had open containers of booze in his 2022 Ford Explorer before careening into a pair of utility...

Events This Week in New Jersey from August 26 to September 1, 2025
originally published: 08/26/2025 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from August 26-September 1, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in...

New Jersey’s Save LBI Unveils Plan to Secure Reliable and Affordable Electricity, Urges Lawmakers to Act on Escalating Energy Crisis and Reconsider Offshore Wind Development
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment,...

17 Amazing Travel Products Reviewers Say They “Would Never Leave Without”
These pretty much saved the day for BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly: "Storytime: After traveling last summer carry-on only, and being a person who tries to carry on whenever possible, I finally bought a couple of Apple AirTags during Black Friday...