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Paterson Ranked Worst City For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations In New Study: See Full List Paterson Ranked Worst City For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations In New Study: See Full List
Paterson Ranked Worst City For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations In New Study: See Full List Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Claire's Closing Seven NJ Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Seven NJ Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Seven NJ Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles
Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles Dollar Tree has finalized the sale of its struggling Family Dollar chain to two investment firms for a little more than $1 billion. Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management have completed their $1.007 billion cash purchase of Chesapeake, Virginia-based Family Dollar. The deal was first revealed in March and Dollar Tree announced the sale's completion in a news release on Tuesday, July 8. Dollar Tree said it expects to receive about $800 million after taxes and other adjustments, including $665 million paid at closing. "The completion of this transaction marks a defining m…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Big Lots Reopening 78 Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening 78 Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening 78 Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List Dozens of more Big Lots stores will reopen, finishing a nationwide comeback months after the discount chain filed for bankruptcy. Big Lots will open 78 stores on Wednesday, June 5, the company said in a news release on Friday, May 30. The chain began reopening locations in April after it was purchased by Variety Wholesalers in December 2024. After this wave of reopenings, Big Lots will have 219 stores back in business in the mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South. Nine stores were the first to open on Thursday, April 10, and 132 locations joined in May. Big Lots said its reop…

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by Chris Spiker
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Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots is ramping up its comeback plans under new ownership by opening more than 130 stores, including nearly two dozen in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The discount chain plans to reopen 132 stores across 14 states in May, Variety Wholesalers announced in a news release on Monday, April 28. Pennsylvania (13 stores) and Virginia (10 stores) are among the top states for returning locations. Big Lots will reopen 54 stores on Thursday, May 1, and 78 locations on Thursday, May 15. "The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overw…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains Family Dollar is being sold for $1 billion — about one-ninth of what Dollar Tree paid for it a decade ago — as discount chains nationwide face fierce online competition and President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Dollar Tree will offload Family Dollar to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The deal follows a full review of strategic alternatives and is expected to close later this spring. Family Dollar will stay headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The chain's current president Jason Nordin w…

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by Chris Spiker
Events
Paterson Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List Paterson Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List
Paterson Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother
Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother A fun day in the snow turned into tragedy for a young Virginia family when a 26-year-old mother was killed in a freak sledding accident, leaving behind her husband and infant daughter, just as they were set to begin a new life, loved ones said. Madelyn Nancy Lowe-Perdue, 26, of Chesapeake, suffered severe injuries in the accident on Thursday, Feb. 20, and was rushed to the hospital, where she later died, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized to support her family. "As many have heard or seen by now, there was a sledding accident," they said. "Many of our loved ones were hurt or in…

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