Fair 35°
Tag:

Valentine's Day

Politics
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics. The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you." Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor It doesn't matter if you're single, coupled up, in a "situationship," or anywhere in between, you might find it easy to fall in love with Ben & Jerry's newest flavor for Valentine's Day. Ben & Jerry's has revealed Chocolate Covered Strawberry as its first limited-batch flavor of 2025, the Vermont company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The decadent twist on the romantic pairing was announced just in time for Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 14. The new flavor combines strawberry ice cream, a swirl of strawberry jam, and rich chocolate fudge flakes. "When strawberry …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
NJ's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks NJ's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
NJ's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
BF Killed, GF Survives Hit-And-Run Valentine's Day Nutley Crash, Fundraiser Says BF Killed, GF Survives Hit-And-Run Valentine's Day Nutley Crash, Fundraiser Says
BF Killed, GF Survives Hit-And-Run Valentine's Day Nutley Crash, Fundraiser Says Jocelyn Pietri was walking hand in hand with her boyfriend, Wiston Perlaza, on Valentine's Day in Nutley when they were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Perlaza died from his injuries while Pietri suffered serious injuries and has been in a hospital and rehabilitation facility.  A fundraiser has been launched to support Pietri and her family with the financial burden of caring for her expenses, including a wheelchair and travel expenses for Pietri's family. Dhkir Robinson, 42, was arrested and hit with numerous charges including leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death; …

SHARE

by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind' Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind'
Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind' An account executive from New Jersey is setting out to discover if love is truly blind. John "Johnny" McIntyre, 27, whose LinkedIn profile says he attended Somerville High School, is among the 30 men and women on Season 6 of the hit Netflix dating show "Love Is Blind," which aptly debuted on Valentine's Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnny McIntyre (@johnny__mcintyre) That of a dating experiment, cast members — who this season are all from the Charlotte, NC, area — will go on dates from either side of a wall, without…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
News
'What Happened Is Not Okay,' Catholic HS Student Says Of Classmates' Racially Offensive Video 'What Happened Is Not Okay,' Catholic HS Student Says Of Classmates' Racially Offensive Video
'What Happened Is Not Okay,' Catholic HS Student Says Of Classmates' Racially Offensive Video “What happened is not okay and we will not be quiet,” a student at a Catholic high school in Bergen County wrote in response to a racist video created by two of her classmates. Alumnae and current students at Immaculate Heart Academy have signed a petition with an accompanying letter calling for expulsion of the two seniors and “actions from the administration to further promote racial equality,” she said. This comes in response to a gone-viral video in which one student from the all-girls school in Washington Township repeats a racial epithet and then curses “Black Lives Matter” while…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
News
REPORT: Clifton Woman Who Destroyed Sexy Easter Display Just Wanted Attention REPORT: Clifton Woman Who Destroyed Sexy Easter Display Just Wanted Attention
Report: Clifton Woman Who Destroyed Sexy Easter Display Just Wanted Attention A Clifton woman who trashed a local dentist's sexy Easter display was only after some attention, according to a recent report. She got it, too -- from police (see below). Tom Mozek, who answered the door at Desire Shepstone's house Tuesday, said he urged her not to take down dentist Wayne Gangi's Playboy display -- right as Pix11 was filming, NorthJersey.com reports. The five scantily-clad mannequins on his lawn served as a tribute to the late Hugh Hefner, who would have turned 93 on Tuesday, the dentist said. Gangi says he plans on filing a restraining order against Shepstone for tearin…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Business
VOTE: Best Steakhouses In Bergen County VOTE: Best Steakhouses In Bergen County
Vote: Best Steakhouses In Bergen County Bon appetite, baby. Valentine's Day is right around the corner -- have you made your reservations? These are some of the highest-rated steakhouses in Bergen County, according to Yelp. What say you? Vote below. Winners announced on Valentine's Day (story continues below poll). ** UPDATE: Steve's Sizzling Steaks has been added as a contender since having received many emails from readers ** Allendale Steakhouse; 4 stars, 126 reviews: "Totally reminded me of Peter Lugar's and it was just as delicious if not better. If you are in the mood for a great steak done right, this is the place to go." …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
North Jersey Woman's Cake Says All You Need To Know About Bar Mitzvah Boy North Jersey Woman's Cake Says All You Need To Know About Bar Mitzvah Boy
North Jersey Woman's Cake Says All You Need To Know About Bar Mitzvah Boy A Teaneck cake artist encapsulated a Bar Mitzvah boy in his cake: He'd rather be on his iPad. Melissa Alt -- who in 2016 made Trump's presidential victory cake -- hit her latest job out of the park with her lifelike creation of an area teenager. The Bar Mitzvah king on his iPad.Melissa Alt The 26-year-old used modeling chocolate to sculpt the boy, who sits atop his"thrown" of books playing Fortnite on his iPad -- wearing a crown. Alt used modeling chocolate to sculpt the boy.Melissa Alt Pretty impressive, right? To Alt, it's just another day at the office. The Frisch graduate, who …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Powercouple Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats Celebrated V-Tines Day In Bergen Powercouple Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats Celebrated V-Tines Day In Bergen
Powercouple Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats Celebrated V-Tines Day In Bergen Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz were spotted cozying up in East Rutherford'sElia Modern Mediterranean on Valentine's Day. Keys wore a cowboy hat and leather pants and her man wore a red jacket, according to a photo posted on Instagram by their waiter that evening. The pair married in July 2010 and have two children together, and have lived in Englewood.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine