Party City Is Going out of Business, Closing All NJ Locations Party City, a staple for festive supplies and decorations for over 40 years, has announced it will close all remaining stores nationwide, including 25 locations across New Jersey. This marks the end of an era for the New Jersey-based company, which once dominated the …
Okaloosa County Faces Challenges with SS United States The Okaloosa County Commission recently approved the purchase of the historic ocean liner SS United States, utilizing $1 million from tourist development funds. This decision followed a failed bid from another county and included a $9 million allocation for transportation and environmental services necessary to prepare the …
FAA Bans Drones in Some Cities in New Jersey The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a sweeping set of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in multiple locations across New Jersey, citing “special security reasons.” This move intensifies the scrutiny on drone activity in the state, which has drawn national attention in recent weeks. Expanding Restrictions …
FBI Newark Warns Against Pointing Lasers or Shooting Drones The Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with FBI Newark and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), has issued a public advisory addressing a significant rise in drone activity and related safety concerns in the area. This advisory follows a series of troubling incidents …
Cape May County Ends Legal Battle Over Orsted Offshore Wind Project In a major development for Cape May County, legal battles surrounding the now-abandoned Orsted Ocean Wind One project have officially come to an end. After months of state and federal litigation, the County of Cape May and its allies successfully halted the controversial offshore …
NJ Offshore Wind Monopiles Are Being Scrapped At Port Several massive offshore wind monopiles, manufactured at New Jersey’s cutting-edge Wind Port, are being scrapped instead of heading out to sea to become wind turbines. Monopiles are critical components for offshore wind farms, serving as the foundation for turbines. Manufactured from high-grade steel, these towering cylinders …
NJ Mystery Drones Linked to Iranian Mothership Offshore, Says Van Drew New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew has raised alarms about unidentified drones reportedly linked to an Iranian “mothership” stationed off the East Coast. During an interview on Fox News, Van Drew alleged that these drones were not random occurrences but part of a coordinated …
Brooklyn Developer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save SS United States The S.S. United States, once a marvel of American engineering and a symbol of national pride, is at the center of a heated debate. While plans to sink the iconic ship off the coast of Florida as part of an artificial reef project move forward, …
Tree Lighting Ceremonies At The Jersey Shore 2024 As the holiday season approaches, the Jersey shore lights up with festive cheer, offering a variety of family-friendly tree lighting events and celebrations. From Ocean City to North Wildwood, these events are packed with entertainment, activities, and appearances by Santa himself. While all the towns are doing …
Philadelphia Zoo Announces Bear Country Expansion The Philadelphia Zoo has unveiled plans for a significant transformation of its popular bear exhibit, now set to become the all-new “Bear Country,” with a projected opening in Spring 2026. This exciting renovation will not only enhance the guest experience but also improve the care and conservation of the …