New Jersey
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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WSJ: Lawrenceville’s Jamie Ding Discusses ‘Jeopardy!’ Streak-Ending Loss
In his 32nd game of Jeopardy!, Lawrenceville native Jamie Ding’s long winning streak unfortunately came to an end, writes John Jurgensen for the Wall Street Journal. With his charming personality and his signature orange shirts, it didn’t take long for Ding to win the hearts of the trivia TV show’s fans. His 31-game streak placed him at No. 5 in the…
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E-ZPass Tags May be Replaced by Alternative, Currently in Testing Phase
The time of the rectangular plastic E-ZPass tags may be coming to an end, as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority begins testing new stickers on its work vehicles, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com. A few weeks ago, the authority began to test the new stickers on its vehicles, and if testing over the next several months is successful, the stickers could be replacing tags by the fourth…
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Lawrenceville Native Jamie Ding Extends ‘Jeopardy!’ Winning Streak
Lawrenceville native Jamie Ding extended his Jeopardy! winning streak by beating another Philadelphia contestant, raising his total to 28 victories, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New Jersey public policy wonk has become one of the most successful contestants ever, now sitting just five straight wins away from overtaking James Holzhauer’s 32-win streak.…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. TSA staffing shortages have persisted as a result of the current partial government shutdown, resulting in longer wait times for flyers. According to Sam Weiss, deputy director of communication for Mercer…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new center, spanning 11,500 square feet, is replacing the original building constructed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It’s scheduled to open this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. In the…
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Waterfront Borough in New Jersey Boasts Victorian Charm, Outdoor Fun
Across the river on New Jersey’s waterfront lies Stockton, a charming borough just north of Lambertville with a soothing atmosphere and lots to do, writes Jeff Martinez for Islands. The town’s Victorian inns are great places to spend the night, while scenic parks, wineries, and historic attractions provide plenty to do during the day. The Woolverton Inn is a can’t-miss…
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Delaware River Greenway Partnership Board Welcomes Newly Elected Member
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) recently announced the election of Brian Koons to its Board of Trustees. The DRGP is an environmental nonprofit that sponsors lectures discussing a variety of topics related to the Delaware River’s recreational, cultural, and natural heritage. Organizations like the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River, the Delaware River Heritage Trail, the…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rate represents a $0.43 increase from the previous minimum, established last year. “This increase will provide vital support to all Garden State workers by making the…
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Wawa Prototype Store in New Jersey a Sign of Things to Come
A new prototype design for a Wawa store debuts for the first time in New Jersey on Thursday, reports silive.com. The Salem County store redesign, at 245 S. Broadway in Pennsville, has made appearances in other states since it was first unveiled two years ago. The Wawa exterior has a V-shaped steel column and asymmetric…
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A New Doo-Wop Wawa Will Blend Into the Wildwood Scene
A new Wildwood doo-wop Wawa will feature an architectural style consistent with the iconic 1950s and 1960s architecture recreated elsewhere in the Jersey Shore community, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wildwood officials asked Wawa to include the architecture in the new store, according to the Cape May County Herald. The store, replacing a…
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Once World’s Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster, Six Flag’s Kingda Ka Is Now Pile of Rubble
Kingda Ka at New Jersey’s Six Flags Great Adventure, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, was reduced to a pile of rubble in a Friday morning implosion, write Laura Fay and Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The implosion at the park in Jackson Township took place ahead of schedule. Before starting, Ocean…
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Newtown’s Borscht Belt Delicatessen Expands to Lawrence
The Borscht Belt Delicatessen in Newtown held a grand opening for its new deli inside the Trenton Farmers Market in Lawrence, New Jersey, on Thursday, Jan. 16, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Owned by celebrity chef Nick Liberato and Michael Dalewitz, the full-service New York-style deli will be open during market hours. Several weeks…
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Restaurant Inside Three-Centuries-Old Hunterdon County Building Has a New Executive Chef
Sergeantsville Inn, a 300-year-old venue in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has a new executive chef in Sean Gray, writes Jenna Intersimone for My Central Jersey. For a decade, Gray was the executive chef of Michelin-starred restaurant, Momofuku Ko in New York City. His specialty is casual fare prepared with high-end care, offering a wine list…
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Kingda Ka Roller Coaster to Be Removed for New Additions at Six Flags Great Adventure
Local thrill-seekers will have to say goodbye to one of the most popular Six Flags Great Adventure roller coasters of all time, reports CBS News Philadelphia. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, is coming down. The popular ride has hosted over 12 million rides since 2005. It is 456…
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Plans to Upgrade Trenton-Mercer Airport Begin Despite Protests from Some Local Residents
Work on the long-awaited plans to enhance and expand Trenton-Mercer Airport, first announced in 2018, has finally begun, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The plans for a new terminal were approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2022, but construction only started around a month ago on the replacement of the…
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Jersey Shore Estate with Ocean Views from Every Room — ‘Most Talked-About House in Past 23 Years’ — Hits Market
Countless Chester County residents flock to the Jersey Shore every year in the summer. If you’re one of them and vacationing in the vicinity of Long Beach Island, you’ll want to check out a 9,000-square-foot estate that just hit the market. It boasts an ice cream parlor, butterfly habitat, and koi pond, writes Lisa Dukart…
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