Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have felt some serious sticker shock in the egg aisle. Prices are climbing fast, but Wegmans is vowing to keep costs from scrambling out of control. The grocery chain, known for its loyal following and high-quality selections, says it’s holding the line on egg prices even as costs soar across the country.  "With supply fluctuating nationwide, prices are rising due to avian bird influenza and strong demand," reads a blurb on the Wegmans website in the "eggs section.  "Our New York state supplier takes every precaution to ensure…
North Jersey Eagles Fan In Enemy Territory Transforms Lawn Into Viral Tribute North Jersey Eagles Fan In Enemy Territory Transforms Lawn Into Viral Tribute
North Jersey Eagles Fan In Enemy Territory Transforms Lawn Into Viral Tribute Melissa Davies, 52, of Cranford, NJ, didn’t expect to go viral when she grabbed a can of paint and turned her lawn into a giant tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LIX.  But after her husband, Tim Davies, posted a photo in an Eagles Facebook group this week, the internet soared with excitement—earning her over 17,000 likes as of Thursday, Feb. 7. "I felt like I could do it, so I did it," Davies said. "I'm not normally a hobby artist. My career is in social media research, so I’m used to looking at what content themes are going viral, but not necessarily being th…
NWSL To Pay $5M After Players Suffer Sexual, Racist, Emotional Abuse From Coaches NWSL To Pay $5M After Players Suffer Sexual, Racist, Emotional Abuse From Coaches
NWSL To Pay $5M After Players Suffer Sexual, Racist, Emotional Abuse From Coaches The National Women's Soccer League will pay $5 million to compensate players who endured years of abuse and harassment. The landmark NWSL settlement was announced by the attorneys general of New York, Illinois, and Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The agreement follows investigations into claims of widespread misconduct, including emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and systemic failures that left players unprotected. The NWSL will create a $5 million fund to pay players who experienced abuse. "For too long, the hardworking and talented women of the National Women's …
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home The body of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez was escorted back to New Jersey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in a major procession along Route 17. Video captured by Boyd A. Loving shows Ridgefield Park Officer Steve Fernandez's body being escorted home Wednesday, Feb. 4. Boyd A. Loving Video of the procession was captured at the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood by Boyd A. Loving. The clip shows dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. The procession traveled along Route 17 through New York into New Jersey ending at approximately 4 p.m. Fer…
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NJ After Child Sent To ER Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NJ After Child Sent To ER
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NJ After Child Sent To ER Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said. Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ Mass deportations could significantly impact wages in states heavily reliant on foreign labor, according to new research.  An Oxford study suggests that removing a substantial number of immigrant workers may lead to labor shortages, compelling employers to increase salaries to attract native-born workers, Newsweek reports. The states most likely to be affected are New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, the report said, because those states have large immigrant populations and economies that depend on foreign labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and hospita…
Dating Gameshow Looking For NJ Contestants Let's Your Ex Play Cupid Dating Gameshow Looking For NJ Contestants Let's Your Ex Play Cupid
Dating Gameshow Looking For NJ Contestants Let's Your Ex Play Cupid A production crew is looking for contestants to join a unique dating show — with a little help from their exes. The series, called "Ask My Ex," features a contestant speaking with three potential mates — all hidden from view — for the chance to match and go on an extravagant date with one of them. The twist? The unseen matches won't answer the contestant's questions — their ex will. Producers say this bold format helps participants "bypass the often awkward 'getting-to-know-you' phase." Auditions are being held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with producers seeking contestants from Pennsylvan…
NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
Sportscaster Dick Button, NJ Native, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies Sportscaster Dick Button, NJ Native, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies
Sportscaster Dick Button, NJ Native, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies Dick Button, the first man to win two gold medals in figure skating at the Olympics, is being remembered as a popular sportscaster after his death at age 95. Button, a longtime New York resident, died at his Ice Pond Farm in Northern Westchester County's North Salem. He was a native of Englewood, New Jersey. Related story: Olympic Icon Dick Button Dies In North Salem: Figure Skating Great Was 95 Known as “The Voice of Figure Skating” from 1960 to 2010, Button was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2015.  While with ABC, his no-holds-barred analysis and caust…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NJ Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NJ
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NJ A recall has been issued for a popular chocolate snack due to an undeclared allergen. United Natural Trading LLC is voluntarily recalling Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels because they contain undeclared milk, posing a potential risk for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The affected product was sold online through a third-party vendor and shipped to Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Affected Product Details Product: Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels Lot Number: 24353 Best By Date: 06/30/2025 UPC: 811102026276 Lot number location: Printed on…
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day It likely won't be long for parts of the Northeast to see a new round of wintry precipitation just days after a quick-moving storm heads east. With high temperatures climbing to around the 40-degree mark on Friday, Jan. 31, precipitation later in the morning and for the rest of the day will be in the form of rain for most of the region, with a wintry mix farther north and inland.  Precipitation will become light in the evening. In some inland areas, there will sleet, with locations farthest north potentially seeing several inches of snowfall. Skies will gradually become mainly sunny o…
Linden Man Sentenced For Masterminding Stolen Car Resale Scheme: Feds Linden Man Sentenced For Masterminding Stolen Car Resale Scheme: Feds
Linden Man Sentenced For Masterminding Stolen Car Resale Scheme: Feds A 27-year-old Linden man was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 29, to almost 5 years in prison for running a criminal conspiracy that resold stolen cars, authorities said. Nathaniel Bell was sentenced to 57 months in prison after previously pleading guilty in Newark federal court to conspiracy to receive stolen vehicles, five counts of altering or removing motor vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and one count of transportation of stolen vehicles, Acting US Attorney Victor Khanna said. Bell was the leader of a group that obtained stolen vehicles from New Jersey, New York, Florida, and ot…