MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
NJ Transit Unveils $2B Plan To Transform New Jersey
NJ Transit is looking beyond the farebox.
The agency has unveiled a sweeping new initiative called the "LAND Plan" (Leveraging Assets for Non-Farebox Dollars) to generate billions in new revenue by developing housing, retail, and solar projects on its own real estate, according to an October 2025 report.
The plan could bring $1.2 to $1.9 billion in additional revenue over the next 30 years, create up to 50,000 jobs, and help ease New Jersey’s housing shortage by building between 14,000 and 20,000 new housing units, including up to 4,000 affordable homes, officials said.
New Jersey is the m…
Jersey City Teacher Guilty Of Sex Crimes Against Student, 12, One Of Many: Prosecutor
A Jersey City teacher accused of sex crimes against multiple students has been convicted of sexually assaulting one, authorities said Monday, Sept. 22.
On Thursday, Sept. 18, a jury found Apparao Sunkara, 72, of Hicksville, NY, guilty of sexual assault by contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and official misconduct — all second-degree crimes, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said.
Between September 2019 and January 2020, Sunkara engaged in prohibited sexual acts with a 12-year-old female student while employed as a teacher at Infinity Institute in Jersey City, author…
Facebook Marketplace Armed Robbery: Man Pulls Knife On iPhone Seller In PalPark, Cops Say
A Jersey City man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Bergen County, authorities said.
On June 3, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Palisades Park police responded to Broad Avenue and East Brinkerhoff Avenue for a report of an armed robbery, according to Police Chief George Beck.
The victim told police he was selling his iPhone 16 Max Pro through Facebook Marketplace and agreed to meet the buyer in the area. While waiting, a man approached, brandished a knife, stole the phone, and fled on foot, police said.
Detective Brian Kunz, under the…
25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List
The Infatuation has released its list of the 25 best pizza places in America, and the East Coast made a strong showing — from a Jersey City wood-fired favorite to a New Haven icon that’s been serving pies for nearly a century.
The 2025 ranking, published Thursday, Aug. 21, spans coast to coast, featuring classics like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT, and newcomers like Miami Slice in Florida.
Pizzerias were judged on crust quality, sauce balance, topping freshness, and overall consistency, with styles ranging from New York slices to Detroit-style pan pies and New Haven…
First Time Belmar Beach Trip Ends In Tragedy, Report Says: Jersey City Teen ID'd As Victim
A 13-year-old girl who drowned off a Belmar beach Friday evening, Aug. 15, has been identified as Sameeha Sultana, according to the Muslim Center of Middlesex County and NJ Advance Media.
Sameeha, of Jersey City, was on a trip organized by Young Muslims of Jersey City, her mother, Ishrath Parveen, tells NJ Advance Media.
She said Sameeha and her 12-year-old sister “weren’t strong swimmers” but had really wanted to visit the Jersey Shore because they had never been. The group arrived around 5:30 p.m., just after lifeguards went off duty, her mother told the outlet.
At 6:36 p.m., Belmar…
'Baltimore County Not Sanctuary Jurisdiction' Exec Says After Being Named By DOJ
The US Department of Justice has officially named just one Maryland city in its newly released list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” — and it's joined only by Washington, DC, as the only two locations in the DMV region.
The list, published Tuesday, Aug. 5, by the DOJ, includes states, cities, and counties the federal government says have “policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.”
“Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said US Attorney General Pamela Bondi in the announcement.
“The Department of Justice…
Jersey City Man Charged With Murder In Neptune Avenue Homicide: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old Jersey City resident was arrested and charged with murdering a 56-year-old man, authorities announced Tuesday, July 29.
On Friday, July 25, at 9 a.m., officers responded to Neptune and Garfield Avenues and found Joey Richburg unresponsive, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Suarez said.
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The cause of death was blunt force injury to the head and the manner of death was ruled a homicide, Suarez said.
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2-Hour Standoff: Jersey City Man Arrested For Home Invasion, Spring Lake Police Say
A 36-year-old Jersey City resident was arrested and charged for a home invasion following a two-hour standoff on Saturday, July 26, authorities said.
At 12:06 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Tuttle Avenue after a man, later identified as Georgy Charles, entered their home, Spring Lake police.
Charles was confronted by homeowners in an upstairs bedroom and fled, police said. At 1:35 a.m., Charles was spotted in Belmar on Route 35, police said.
While stopped on West Sylvania Avenue in Neptune City, Charles refused officer’s commanders and barricaded himself inside the vehicle, pol…
