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This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings
This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings Moving On Up: Here's Where NYC Ranks Among World's Best Cities New York City has made significant progress in a new list of the world's best cities.  The 2024 Top 100 City Destinations Index, published by Euromonitor International, ranks global cities based on tourism performance, sustainability, and economic strength. While Paris retained its crown as the top city, New York City climbed higher on the list, continuing to cement its place as a top global destination. It was ranked 10th last year, and is now at No. 6. The Top 10 cities in the rankings include: No. 1: Paris. No. 2: Ma…
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In NJ: Here's When, Where 'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In NJ: Here's When, Where
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In NJ: Here's When, Where Get ready, lambs. Mariah Claus is comin’ to town. The oft-proclaimed queen of Christmas herself, singing superstar Mariah Carey, will hit several arenas across the Northeast on her holiday tour, dubbed “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time.” A celebration of the 30th anniversary of her wildly successful “Merry Christmas” album and its megahit single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the tour will visit 20 cities across the country. The show is produced by Live Nation and features Carey’s “timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers promising an unforgettable festive experienc…
Watch: North Jersey Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award Watch: North Jersey Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award
Watch: North Jersey Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award Students, teachers, and community leaders gathered at a New Jersey Middle School Thursday, Nov. 14, expecting a standard visit from New Jersey Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.  But the assembly at Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School took an exciting twist when Dr. Jane Foley of the Milken Educator Awards took the stage to reveal that fifth-grade teacher Emily Litz was New Jersey’s only recipient of the 2024-25 Milken Educator Award, often referred to as the "Oscars of Teaching." Along with the honor, Litz received an unrestricted $25,000 prize and made hi…
Grammy Nominations 2025 Announced, These NJ Artists Are Shining Bright Grammy Nominations 2025 Announced, These NJ Artists Are Shining Bright
Grammy Nominations 2025 Announced, These NJ Artists Are Shining Bright Two of New Jersey’s music stars are shining bright in the 2025 Grammy nominations. Nominations for the at the 67th annual ceremony were announced Friday, Nov. 8. The Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, honoring music released between September 2023 and August 2024.  The following nominees have Garden State ties: SZA, 34: The R&B powerhouse from Maplewood who recently bought a pizza lunch for hundreds of high schoolers, has earned several major Grammy nods, including Best R&B Song for her hit “Saturn.” Known f…
Bergen County's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79 Bergen County's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79
Bergen County's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79 Teri Garr, the New Jersey actress who many knew from "Young Frankenstein," died on Tuesday, Oct. 29. She was 79 years old. According to the New York Times, Garr's publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, said the cause was complications of multiple sclerosis. Garr briefly lived in Franklin Lakes, NJ but her family settled down in Los Angeles, CA. Her father, Eddie Garr, was a vaudeville performer, and her mother, Phyllis, was a model and Rockette. Garr was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Tootsie" and also rose to fame for her roles in "The Conversation,…
Matt Damon Spotted In Hoboken Matt Damon Spotted In Hoboken
Matt Damon Spotted In Hoboken A restaurant in Hoboken had an A-list star at one of its tables on Wednesday, Oct. 16. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Oscar winning actor Matt Damon was spotted at Dear Maud, dining with actor Steve Yeun, according to photos shared with Daily Voice. It is unknown why Damon was dining with Yeun, who has won acclaim for his roles in "Minari" and "Beef." Damon was in New Jersey a day after he was spotted in Los Angeles filming a commercial directed by his friend Ben Affleck and co-starring Dav…
See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour
See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour Oasis is getting the band back together and going on tour after 15 years. The "Wonderwall" British pop brothers sold out their United Kingdom tour and then announced they'd be in North America as well, with concerts in Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium. The MetLife tickets are selling fast, according to StubHub, with both shows in August 2025 50% sold out. The cheapest seats appear to be in the nosebleeds for approximately $185 to $240, while the most expensive seats range between $415 and $1800 for general field admission. Some seats are goi…
Jenn Tran's Final Four: Meet Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Suitors Headed To Hometowns Jenn Tran's Final Four: Meet Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Suitors Headed To Hometowns
Jenn Tran's Final Four: Meet Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Suitors Headed To Hometowns Jenn Tran has her final four. The Bergen County native and frontrunner of this season's hit ABC show "The Bachelorette" sent three suitors home on Monday, Aug. 12's episode. Disney/John Fleenor Tran, 26, — who now lives in Miami and is studying to become a physician assistant — will soon meet the families of the remaining four contestants. They are: Devin Strader: A 28-year-old business owner from Houston, TX. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Simon (@j____way) Jeremy Simon: A 29-year-old real estate investor from New …
Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right'
Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Alessandra Curcio said she suffered "game show blackout" when she was told to "Come On Dowwwwwwn" on a recent episode of "The Price is Right." The Elmwood Park resident appeared on the episode which aired Monday, June 3, winning $65,000 in prizes and cash, getting to play the Showcase Showdown, and winning Master Key.  CBS/Price Is Right (Provided by Alessandra Curcio) As part of her prizes, Curcio won a cruise to Margaritaville, a stay in the Bahamas and a trip to the Cook Islands near New Zealand. Curcio's trip out to Los Angeles involved a connection to another iconic game s…
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Six Chilean nationals who burglarized homes in multiple states were recorded on video stashing a huge safe and other items stolen in the break-ins in a Jersey City apartment building, authorities said. The crew took pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, a distinctive high school “state champions” ring, and other jewelry during the burglary of a Westchester County, NY, residence in late March, an FBI complaint says. The same burglars struck again in Baltimore County, MD, in mid-April, taking luxury timepieces, distinctive cufflinks, and a safe that contained a collection of rare coins, the comp…
Emma Roberts Has Piece Of Montclair In Her Grown-Up Los Angeles Dollhouse Emma Roberts Has Piece Of Montclair In Her Grown-Up Los Angeles Dollhouse
Emma Roberts Has Piece Of Montclair In Her Grown-Up Los Angeles Dollhouse Emma Roberts' Los Angeles home is all things vintage. And not without a little piece from her favorite vintage store in Montclair. The 33-year-old actress gave Grayford's on Bloomfield Avenue a shoutout in her home tour with "Architectural Digest." The "American Horror Story" star explains she got the framed, red, "Hopalong Cassidy" button down from Grayford's and knew from the moment she saw it that it would one day hang in her son Rhodes' room. Grayford's has been around since 1931 and is owned by history buffs with a penchant for curating vintage apparel, antiques, and more, its w…
Lili Maali, Bergen Interior Designer Who Sought Better Life Amid Iranian Revolution, Dies Lili Maali, Bergen Interior Designer Who Sought Better Life Amid Iranian Revolution, Dies
Lili Maali, Bergen Interior Designer Who Sought Better Life Amid Iranian Revolution, Dies Lili Maali, a longtime interior designer died on Monday, Feb. 12, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Memorial Home website. Maali was born in Iran and grew up in Tehran, her obituary reads. She married her husband, Farzin, before fleeing to France amidst the Iranian Revolution in 1979, according to her obituary.  She moved to Los Angeles and later settled in the tri-state area with their son, Sherwin, her obituary reads. As an interior designer based in Franklin Lakes, Maali designed office space at Merrill Lynch and apartments at Trump Tower, according to her obituary. She…
Nick Bosa's GF Is Model From Philadelphia Who Spent Time At The Jersey Shore Nick Bosa's GF Is Model From Philadelphia Who Spent Time At The Jersey Shore
Nick Bosa's GF Is Model From Philadelphia Who Spent Time At The Jersey Shore If you're watching Super Bowl LVIII for the Usher halftime show, the commercial's, and Taylor Swift, here's someone else to keep an eye out for. Meet Lauren Maenner, a model with Philadelphia roots who grew up vacationing at the Jersey Shore. Her boyfriend? 49ers defensive end, 26-year-old Nick Bosa (not Taylor Swift's boyfriend's teammate).  It's not immediately clear when the athlete and the model started dating, but Maenner, also 26, hinted at it when the 49ers played the Eagles last December. "Haha this is awkward," the longtime Eagles fan captioned the photo, in which she's wearing t…
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey 2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA.  The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hosti…
Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame
Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame The boxer who gave Mike Tyson his first professional loss is among the 21 people who will become the newest members of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. The hall of fame announced its class of 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 25. The organization is preparing for its eighth annual awards and induction weekend. James "Buster" Douglas is the most notable name on this year's list. He became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Tyson in a massive tenth-round upset in Tokyo on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990. Douglas lost the title belt after losing to Evander Holyfield in …
NJ Rapper, 24, Killed In Crash En Route To Los Angeles, Producer Says NJ Rapper, 24, Killed In Crash En Route To Los Angeles, Producer Says
NJ Rapper, 24, Killed In Crash En Route To Los Angeles, Producer Says A 24-year-old West Orange rapper was killed in Kansas when his car crashed into a sign pilar while was he was driving on the highway on Wednesday, Jan. 10, authorities said. At 12:39 p.m., Damian Osborne was driving a 2004 Buick Century on the I-70 Turnpike in Leavenworth County, near Kansas City, when his vehicle "for unknown reason" left the roadway to the left and collided with the sign pillar, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.  Osborne was pronounced dead at the scene, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.  Last year, Osborne released a music video for his song "Remember," where he r…
'Beverly Hills 90210' Actor From NJ Brawls With Bikers In LA (VIDEO) 'Beverly Hills 90210' Actor From NJ Brawls With Bikers In LA (VIDEO)
'Beverly Hills 90210' Actor From NJ Brawls With Bikers In LA (Video) It sounds like something that would happen to Steve Sanders on "Beverly Hills 90210." Ian Ziering, a West Orange native who played Sanders on the famous 90s teen drama, got into a physical altercation with bikers on Hollywood Boulevard on New Year's Eve, video obtained by TMZ shows. Ziering, in a post on his Instagram, with Coldplay's "Sky Full of Stars" playing in the background, said he and his daughter, Mia, escaped unscathed — but called the incident "alarming." "This situation highlights a larger issue of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement respo…
Woj Bomb: NBA Insider, North Jersey Resident Broke Harden Trade From Bowels Of Newark Airport Woj Bomb: NBA Insider, North Jersey Resident Broke Harden Trade From Bowels Of Newark Airport
Woj Bomb: NBA Insider, North Jersey Resident Broke Harden Trade From Bowels Of Newark Airport The life of ESPN's top NBA insider isn't always glamorous. Adrian Wojnarowski, a Glen Rock resident, set the entire league ablaze (and woke many people up) when he set off one of his patented "Woj bombs", tweeting at 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 that James Harden had been traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers.  BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a trade to send guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/wAyuJKMfAw — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023 On his podcast, the well-connected scoop machi…
North Jersey Featured On New Tubi Sitcom North Jersey Featured On New Tubi Sitcom
North Jersey Featured On New Tubi Sitcom If you thought that backdrop looked familiar... Tenafly is one of the shooting locations for the new Tubi TV show "Under Cover Comic," which also streams on Amazon Prime. The TV show is the brainchild of comedian Bobby Friedman and his wife, Tali, a native of Englewood. "Under Cover Comic," which is based on Friedman's life is about a husband and wife, who take a leap of faith, Adam decides to try stand up comedy in Los Angeles after a health scare while his wife Zoey pursues her culinary dreams in Italy, all while trying to raise their children. View this post on Inst…
NJ Grandmother Shares Tender Moment With 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandmother Shares Tender Moment With 'Golden Bachelor'
NJ Grandmother Shares Tender Moment With 'Golden Bachelor' Theresa Nist's life is full. She has plenty of friends, loving children, and grandchildren. But something is missing, the Shrewsbury resident shared on a diner date during the Thursday, Oct. 5 episode of ABC's "Golden Bachelor:" Love. You may remember Nist from last week's episode, when she stripped down to her birthday suit — well, sort of — on the show's premiere in hopes of making a lasting impression on Turner. Seems like it worked, because Nist landed the first date with Gerry.  The 70-year-old grandmother opened up about losing her husband, and comforted Turner as he drove a broke…
FBI Seizes Passenger On Newark-Bound Plane For Fondling Female Passenger FBI Seizes Passenger On Newark-Bound Plane For Fondling Female Passenger
FBI Seizes Passenger On Newark-Bound Plane For Fondling Female Passenger An 18-year-old airline passenger was arrested by the FBI for touching a woman's groin and leg after changing his seat to sit next to her during a flight from L.A. to Newark, federal authorities said. A U.S. District Court magistrate judge released Hasan Naser Hussain Alenezi of Kuwait on an unsecured bond -- with home detention and a GPS ankle bracelet -- following an initial appearance in federal court in Newark on Friday, Sept. 1. "While on a Nov. 27, 2022, flight from Los Angeles, California, to Newark, Alenezi sat next to a female passenger, who was seated next to the window, instead of…
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres throughout the Garden State starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),&…
New North Jersey Eatery Combines Coffee + Korean Fried Chicken New North Jersey Eatery Combines Coffee + Korean Fried Chicken
New North Jersey Eatery Combines Coffee + Korean Fried Chicken Tasting Notes Café thinks it has discovered a perfect combination. The new restaurant in Bergen County serves up both award winning coffee and Korean fried chicken. Located at 544 Livingston St. in Northwood, Tasting Notes celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 2. Christina Lee, who runs Tasting Notes with her fiancée Ujae, initially was planning to just open a café.  But the spot she picked was previously home to Marinade, which was known for its Korean fried chicken. Not wanting to upset customers disappointed by its closure, Lee decided to pivot and serve Korean fried chicken with …
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship Scottie Scheffler, a Bergen County native, is back on top. Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer on the PGA Tour following his second place finish at the PGA Championship in Rochester, where he finished two strokes behind winner Brooks Koepeka.  At the PGA Championship, Scheffler got off to a hot start, with a -5 after two rounds. He struggled in the third round, carding a +3, but rebounded in the final round with a -5. With his second place finish, Scheffler earned $1.54 million in prize money. Last year, Scheffler became the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. The…
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Makes Surprise Appearance On 'Jersey Shore' Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Makes Surprise Appearance On 'Jersey Shore'
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Makes Surprise Appearance On 'Jersey Shore' What's new with Ronnie Ortiz-Magro? He's living in Miami, he runs a sneaker company and he has full custody of his 4-year-old daughter. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star shared the updates on his life during a surprise appearance on the Thursday, March 23 episode of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation." It was the 37-year-old reality star's first appearance on the show since 2022, when he had a conversation with Mike Sorrentino at Patricia's in Holmdel. “I felt like I needed a change of scenery and a change of just pace in my life, so I decided to move from LA to Miami,” he said. “In the last couple …
Modern Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter, The 'Newark Flash,' Dies At 89 Modern Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter, The 'Newark Flash,' Dies At 89
Modern Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter, The 'Newark Flash,' Dies At 89 Wayne Shorter had "courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future," fellow jazz giant Herbie Hancock said of his best friend following his death. Shorter, who influenced modern jazz as much if not more than most famed composers, passed away Thursday in Los Angeles. "The Newark Flash" was 89. Shorter was smooth before aficionados began calling jazz that. He was quite playful, too. The 12-time Grammy Award winner may be most widely known as the leader of Weather Report, pioneering a sound that became known as fusion. Shorter also collaborated…
Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ
Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ The founder of a fast-growing New York City pizzeria is bringing his own pizza concept to New Jersey with one store already open and two more in the works. Sally Boy's — owned by Sal Basile, who helped launch the ever-popular Artichoke Basille's — is now open on Broad Street in Red Bank.  Inside Sally Boy'sVinny DiStefano Sally Boy's pizzaVinny DiStefano Two other locations are planned for Atlantic City and Asbury Park, with more coming to Los Angeles and Miami, the pizzeria's website says. Sally Boy's is meant to be an all-encompassing experience. Appetizers range between $5 and $…
Newest 'RHONJ' Cast Member Danielle Cabral Is No Stranger To Reality TV Newest 'RHONJ' Cast Member Danielle Cabral Is No Stranger To Reality TV
Newest 'Rhonj' Cast Member Danielle Cabral Is No Stranger To Reality TV The newest member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is no stranger to reality television.  Danielle Cabral was not only featured on MTV's "True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl," but also DIY Network show "Family Under Construction" showcasing renovations to her Garden State home with hubby Nate Cabral. The Staten Island native will join the housewives in the season 13 premiere on Feb. 7, Bravo announced. Cabral appeared on the MTV show in 2006 and 2008 under her maiden name, Danielle DiPietro, at the time wanting to pursue her dreams as an actress.  She moved to Los Angel…
Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives
Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives It's a staggering number: 75,846 fugitives were arrested by U.S. Marshals in the fiscal year 2022 -- an average of 303 per day of activity, the service reported.  These included: 9,911 sex offenders, including those charged or convicted of sexual assault, failing to register or comply with the requirements of the national sex offender registry, and other offenses; 5,189 gang members; 5,759 homicide suspects; 1,496 international and foreign fugitives; 986 fugitives charged in the special Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program, which combines the resources and experti…
Wallington Construction Worker Charged With 1,000+ Child Porn Images Wallington Construction Worker Charged With 1,000+ Child Porn Images
Wallington Construction Worker Charged With 1,000+ Child Porn Images A construction worker from Wallington was caught with more than 1,000 images of child sex abuse, authorities charged. James Avallone, a 45-year-old retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, was arrested earlier this week following a months-long investigation. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said members of his Cyber Crimes Unit executed a court-approved search warrant at Avallone’s Morrissee Avenue home on Tuesday, Nov. 29. They found that Avallone, who is single, “used the Internet to view, download and possess items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent child…
The Wolves More Than Survive: Los Lobos Celebrate 50 Years With Upcoming NJ College Gig The Wolves More Than Survive: Los Lobos Celebrate 50 Years With Upcoming NJ College Gig
The Wolves More Than Survive: Los Lobos Celebrate 50 Years With Upcoming NJ College Gig Like the characters in many of their songs, Los Lobos remain humble but proud. “Thank you for still liking us,” guitarist César Rojas will often tell audiences. The original five Wolves not only have survived: They are at a high point artistically as they begin a year-long celebration of what will be a half-century of performing when they come to Kean University on Feb. 18, 2023. Not bad for “just another band” that started out playing mariachi for weddings and barrio parties in East L.A. The cross-cultural multiple Grammy winners would've been a fairly sizable success on their own even …