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The Real Reason Why NJ Stadium Backed Out Of Charlie Kirk Vigil The Real Reason Why NJ Stadium Backed Out Of Charlie Kirk Vigil
The Real Reason Why NJ Stadium Backed Out Of Charlie Kirk Vigil Skylands Stadium had been exploring the idea of hosting a community mass and live-stream of Charlie Kirk's funeral. It wasn't long before it became quite clear that the level of interest and potential turnout would far exceed what the small Sussex County stadium could reasonably and safely manage, it said in a statement. But the decision only sparked outrage, with comments like "Miners are dead to me now," and "very disappointing." The negative feedback prompted the stadium to post yet another clarification on Wednesday, Sept. 17. “At no point did Skylands Stadium ever post, announce…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey
Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey Business travel may soon decline as international companies reassess economic and logistical hurdles created by President Donald Trump's trade wars and border policies. Nearly a third (29%) of corporate travel buyers now expect their company's travel volume to drop in 2025, according to an April survey from the Global Business Travel Association. US firms are forecasting a slightly steeper average decline than international companies. Those expecting less business travel are projecting a 21% drop for their companies on average. Nearly one in five (19%) said they're uncertain about the …

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by Chris Spiker
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Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes
Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes Yet another North Jersey hotel that rings with decades worth of fond memories is biting the dust -- and raising the anxiety levels for customers forced to find another venue for their weddings, proms, bar mitzvahs and other special events. The Hilton Woodcliff Lake is closing within the next two weeks, having been sold at auction to a company headed by a New Jersey-bred billionaire developer. "I personally have been going to events there since I was a teenager. My own Sweet 16, proms, fundraisers were all held there," New Jersey State Sen. Holly Schepisi said. “I’m sorry to see such a long-…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Giddy Up! NJ Bartender Transforms Vintage Horse Trailer Into Fully Functional Mobile Bar Giddy Up! NJ Bartender Transforms Vintage Horse Trailer Into Fully Functional Mobile Bar
Giddy Up! NJ Bartender Transforms Vintage Horse Trailer Into Fully Functional Mobile Bar Some may say nay, it’s not possible.  But longtime bar and restaurant worker Danielle Strang found an opportunity to turn her dream of bar ownership into a reality and grabbed the reins. A Warren native with decades of experience working at area bars, Strang transformed a vintage horse trailer into a mobile bar: Red’s. It all started when Strang, of Stirling, decided that she needed a creative outlet to channel her passion, she said. Danielle Strang alongside Red's Mobile BarCourtesy of Danielle Strang “I've done many private home parties for people and they're always setting up a mak…

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by Valerie Musson
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Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City
Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City A massive Juneteenth celebration in New Jersey's largest city was cancelled suddenly, prompting outrage from organizers. The group, Juneteenth Celebration, began promoting the event in Newark's Branch Brook Park last month, after gaining police approval for the event expected to hold 3,000 to 5,000 attendees, they said in a statement. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., however, said the group was publicizing the event without a permit. He went on to say their initial estimate of attendees later increased to 10,000, with previous events hosted by the same group drawing crowds…

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by Cecilia Levine