Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Newark Woman Hit With 29 Charges In $600K Real Estate, Rent Scam Spree
A Newark woman is facing nearly 30 charges for allegedly stealing more than $600,000 through a string of frauds across New Jersey, authorities said.
Joyce Kirkland, 59, was arrested at her home on the morning of Wednesday, June 25, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said Friday. Kirkland was charged with 29 counts, including theft, money laundering, forgery, and criminal impersonation.
Prosecutors say Kirkland forged names on deeds, falsified documents, and stole from the State of New Jersey’s Emergency Rental Assistance Programs, taking more than $300,000. She also allegedly forged …
Clifton DWI Stop Uncovers Stolen Gun, Crack, Heroin In BMW, Cops Say
A late-night traffic stop in Clifton uncovered a stolen gun, crack cocaine, heroin, and more, authorities said.
Officer Benjamin Bressel was patrolling near Highland Avenue and Van Winkle Avenue when he spotted a 2016 two-door BMW committing several traffic violations around 3:09 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson.
Officer Bressel pulled the vehicle over. Officers Fabricio Martinez, Eddie Maldonado, and Stephen Aggi arrived to assist.
Police said the driver, Joshua Rodriguez, 39, of Newark, showed signs of intoxication. Passengers Jason Ballard, 42, of…
Mass Shooting: Paterson Man Dead, 4 Wounded In Newark, Prosecutor Says (Photos)
A Paterson man was killed and four others were injured in a mass shooting in Newark late Monday, June 23, authorities said.
At 11:40 p.m., Newark police responded to 367 6th Ave. and found five individuals struck by gunfire, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.
Brandyn Waters, 18, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Four men, 26, 24, and two 19-year-olds were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Forc…
Newark Home Listed For $1 — Yes, That's Right
A Newark home can be yours, as long as you have a dollar to spare.
The house at 28 Reynolds Pl. has been listed for $1. And while you probably can't own the home for a simple George Washington, it's created quite a stir on the real estate market.
Brendan DaSilva, who listed the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, said he has seen homes suffer from being overpriced, but never saw a listing suffer from being undervalued.
"The market dictates value, regardless of the listing," DaSilva, who has sold nearly 1,000 homes, 400 in Newark alone, said.
Since the $1 listing went up, DaSilva said he receives …
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here
The Who is taking one last bow. After more than six decades of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, smashed guitars, and songs that became anthems for multiple generations, the legendary band is heading out on their 2025 farewell tour—and this time, it looks like the end of the line.
Tickets are already up for grabs, and fans can find seats at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The clock is ticking, and if history’s any clue, they’ll be gone faster than a runaway magic bus.
Here’s where The Who will be stopping:
August 19, 2025 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
August 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA …
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast.
The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident.
The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…
Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (Timing)
New Jersey is facing a one-two weather punch Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth): dangerous heat and the threat of severe storms, the National Weather Service warns.
High temperatures in the low 90s, paired with tropical humidity, could push the heat index to 100 degrees across much of the state, especially south of I-78, according to the Mount Holly Forecast Office. Conditions are expected to peak Thursday, June 19, between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
"High temperatures in the low 90s combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices reaching 95–100 degrees," forecasters said in the latest alert. "D…
