Lawmakers propose tax breaks to save New Jersey diners
Two New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would extend new tax breaks to New Jersey diners in a bid to counter post-pandemic slowdowns and inflation. The bill, dubbed the “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act,” would exempt qualifying diners from New...
Christmas Eve greetings from space
Remembering the 1968 message that gripped the world It was Christmas Eve 1968 and the crew of the first manned space flight to the Moon was almost ready to come home. Astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders were orbiting the Moon aboard Apollo 8, the...
Guide to 2026 First Night and First Day in Ocean City
Ocean City marks the 33rd anniversary of its popular family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration this year, and as many as 10,000 people are expected to attend. First Night offers more than 70 activities and entertainment programs at 20 different venues throughout...
Five last-minute gift ideas to finish off your Christmas list
It always happens. You’ve got the meal prepped, the stocking stuffers ready, the house decorated. And then you realize you’re one present short. We’ve all been there and that’s why we’ve got a list of five gift ideas to either have on hand or grab at the last...
Why puppies get the zoomies
A very common question I am asked by new puppy owners is why their puppies get what is commonly known as the “zoomies.” Called zoomies because for what appears to be no reason, a puppy or dog will seemingly out of nowhere freeze, tuck their tails, and then start...
