Jon Hamm Stars In BetMGM Commercial Filmed At Iconic NJ Hot Dog Spot Jon Hamm Stars In BetMGM Commercial Filmed At Iconic NJ Hot Dog Spot
Jon Hamm Stars In BetMGM Commercial Filmed At Iconic NJ Hot Dog Spot Clifton’s legendary hot dog joint Rutt’s Hut has landed a starring role in BetMGM’s newest ad campaign featuring Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm. The commercial, which debuted this fall, tells the story of a group whose night took an unexpected turn after a freak hailstorm cracked their windshield. They ended up at a “non-descript bar” — Rutt’s Hut in Clifton — where football was playing on a TV “that no one wanted to change,” Hamm narrates. The group pulled out the BetMGM app and pieced together a live parlay. “Soon the whole bar was rooting for that parlay,” Hamm says, noting that New York wa…
New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk
New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk just got a major new addition. Coury Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of The Seahaus Hotel, the city’s first Marriott Tribute Portfolio lifestyle hotel, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, officials said. The 105-room boutique hotel features a nautical-inspired design, beach access, a fitness center, and proximity to casinos, spas, and entertainment. Wellness and recreational programs in partnership with local vendors are planned for the future, according to Coury Hospitality. Cucina Del Mar, the hotel’s signature restaurant, offers…
Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest
Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest The Democratic National Committee is ramping up its presence in New Jersey, adding $1.5 million its spending just as new polling shows the governor’s race remains a nail-biter. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the DNC announced its latest investment, bringing its total in New Jersey to $3 million this cycle,  the most it has ever spent in the state during an off-year election. The Democrats said the money will fund organizers, voter outreach, and targeted efforts to win back Black, Latino, and Asian voters after Democrats lost ground in the 2024 elections. A group affiliated with the Democratic G…
Wife Of NJ's Akon Files For Divorce From Polygamous Rapper After Nearly 29 Years Wife Of NJ's Akon Files For Divorce From Polygamous Rapper After Nearly 29 Years
Wife Of NJ's Akon Files For Divorce From Polygamous Rapper After Nearly 29 Years It's over between Akon and his wife. Or one of his wives. Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce the rapper, who grew up in Union City and Newark, citing irreconcilable differences, on Thursday, Sept. 11, four days before their 29th wedding anniversary, PEOPLE reported.  The couple have one child, a 17-year-old daughter.  Akon has said he believes in polygamy and says he has nine children.  “[Polygamy is] part of our culture. Absolutely,” The 52-year-old "Smack That" rapper said on Zeze Millz. “For me, it looks normal, because it’s culture for us. We didn’t go outside of our Africa…
Inside Fashion Mogul's $24.75M NJ Chateau With Glass-Floored Bathroom Over Indoor Pool Inside Fashion Mogul's $24.75M NJ Chateau With Glass-Floored Bathroom Over Indoor Pool
Inside Fashion Mogul's $24.75M NJ Chateau With Glass-Floored Bathroom Over Indoor Pool Behind the iron gates of 31 Rio Vista Drive sits a $24.75 million French-inspired chateau with stone imported from Jerusalem and design touches pulled straight from the fashion world. The Alpine home is owned by Avraham “Avi” Tahari, co-founder of the Elie Tahari fashion and clothing brand and brother of designer Elie Tahari (which, in 2019, was projected to reach $1 billion in sales). Built in 2017, the 21,000-square-foot estate is the highest-priced property yet for father-daughter duo Attillio and Victoria Adamo of Serhant New Jersey, featuring eight bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, a…
Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know
Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know Philadelphia is adding more public transportation options as more than 65,000 fans are expected to flock to the city and watch the Eagles begin defending their title. The Philadelphia Eagles, as reigning Super Bowl champions, have the honor of officially kicking off the 2025 NFL season. The Birds will host NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. SEPTA and the Eagles have been working on ways to improve subway and train service to get fans to and from Lincoln Financial Field safely. Sports gambling company FanDuel is teaming up with SEPTA to restore full Broad S…
Wheel Of Fortune Live Auditions Returning To Philadelphia After 10 Years Wheel Of Fortune Live Auditions Returning To Philadelphia After 10 Years
Wheel Of Fortune Live Auditions Returning To Philadelphia After 10 Years Fans of “Wheel of Fortune” will have the chance to audition live in Philadelphia for the first time in a decade, producers announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. Casting producers from the iconic game show will host open auditions at the Event Center inside Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hopeful contestants must be at least 21 years old and will take part in a free tryout that includes a 30-second introduction to the casting team. While only a select group will be contacted later, producers said attendees can also win prizes during the …
$4.5M Ministry Purchase Secures Somerset Property $4.5M Ministry Purchase Secures Somerset Property
$4.5M Ministry Purchase Secures Somerset Property Pillar Plaza, a non-profit ministry in Somerset County has purchased an office property in Somerset for $4.5 million, Bussel Realty Corp. announced. The 84,325 square foot office property is located at 80 Cottontail Ln., off Exit 5 on Route 287, Bussel Realty said. The property consists of 85,425 square feet of modern office space, with 329 surface and covered parking spaces. The property was purchased  through Ten-X, an online platform specializing in commercial real estate auctions. Pillar Plaza, affiliated with Pillar Ministries, has had a presence in Somerset County for o…
Rutgers Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race Rutgers Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race
Rutgers Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has a nine point lead over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in the race to be New Jersey's next governor according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll published Thursday, Aug. 21. Sherrill leads Ciattarelli 44% to 35%, with 17% of voters undecided according to the poll. Independents back Sherrill by a slim margin, 33% to 32% with 29% undecided, according to a poll. The candidates are running to replace Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term limited. Ciattarelli leads Sherrill with white voters, 44% to 38%, but Sherill leads with Black voters, 69% to 4%, Hispanic v…
Brand-New $40.7M Affordable Housing Community Opens In NJ, Home To 50% Veterans Brand-New $40.7M Affordable Housing Community Opens In NJ, Home To 50% Veterans
Brand-New $40.7M Affordable Housing Community Opens In NJ, Home To 50% Veterans A $40.7 million affordable housing community in Central Jersey is officially open — and more than half its residents are military veterans. Valor Pointe, an 80-unit complex developed by Conifer Realty in partnership with the People for People Foundation, celebrated its ribbon-cutting with local leaders last month in Monroe Township. Clarke Caton Hintze More than 50 percent of Valor Pointe’s apartments are leased to veterans and their families. Units feature large bedrooms, ample closet space, patios or balconies, and modern finishes. Amenities include a fitness center, great room, smart-c…
Parents Erupt Over 15-Minute School Start Time Change Proposed In NJ District Parents Erupt Over 15-Minute School Start Time Change Proposed In NJ District
Parents Erupt Over 15-Minute School Start Time Change Proposed In NJ District A proposal to push back start times across one New Jersey school district sparked heated debate at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Pleasantville Schools Superintendent Marilyn Martinez said during the meeting the plan would move Pleasantville High School’s start time from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m., the middle school from 8:05 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the elementary schools from 8:50 a.m. to 9 a.m. High school dismissal would be at 2:50 p.m., middle school at 3:20 p.m., and elementary at 3:10 p.m. Martinez said the later start would “support our high school students in perhaps attending …
This Edison Teacher Was Just Named The Best In Middlesex County This Edison Teacher Was Just Named The Best In Middlesex County
This Edison Teacher Was Just Named The Best In Middlesex County Twenty-one educators from across New Jersey have been named the 2025-26 County Teachers of the Year, the New Jersey Education Association announced. “Each year, the County Teachers of the Year remind us of the incredible talent, dedication, and heart that define New Jersey’s educators,” NJEA President Sean Spiller said.  “The 2025-26 honorees represent the very best of our profession—innovators, mentors and leaders who not only inspire their students, but their colleagues as well.” NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty called the honor “a celebration of the relationships these educators bu…