1+ week, 3+ day ago (617+ words) Yes, the Giants and Jets have been embarrassing all season. But the New Jersey Devils are off to one of the hottest starts of anyone in the NHL this year, and we're talking about it! The latest episode of Jersey's Best Podcast is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Check it out (plus all the previous episodes, as well). If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. In case you missed the announcement, this weekly podcast is hosted by me, NJ.com food and culture reporter Jeremy Schneider. Joining me will be a cast of very Jersey guests as we break down all the things that make the Garden State spectacular, bizarre, sometimes annoying, but always the best. More on our latest episode: Devils Hockey is As Jersey As…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (814+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the latest edition of a weekly newsletter on the crazy world of New Jersey politics. You can subscribe here. If Mikie Sherrill was the biggest winner of Jersey's elections this year, Craig Coughlin wasn't too far behind. Sherrill's larger-than-expected 14-point victory in the governor's race wasn't the only stunner for Democrats. They also gained five seats to tighten their grip on the state Assembly " a few more than many insiders predicted. That gives Sherrill a bluer-than-before state Legislature to work with as she starts her time in Trenton. All of which is very good news for Coughlin, the veteran Middlesex County Democrat who will enter his record-extending fifth term as Assembly speaker with a 24-seat advantage for his caucus " 57 to 23. That includes eye-catching pickups in the 2nd, 8th, 21st, and 25th districts. Congrats on the big election wins. CC: "Thank you....

1+ week, 3+ day ago (341+ words) As the weather gets colder, the New Jersey football playoffs heat up. Week 12 is semifinals week, and our crew got together to break down all 14 games that will decide who plays for state ... Jersey Blitz, S2, Ep14: Breaking down all 14 state semifinals, as playoffs heat up As the weather gets colder, the New Jersey football playoffs heat up. Week 12 is semifinals week, and our crew got together to break down all 14 games that will decide who plays for state championships over the next few weeks. - 1 - (0:00) Non-Public A semis - Bergen Catholic vs. Don Bosco Prep and St. Joseph (Mont.) vs. St. Peter's Prep - 2 - (9:00) Non-Public B semis - Holy Spirit vs. DePaul and Red Bank Catholic vs. Paramus Catholic - 3 - (19:20) Group 1 semis - Burlington City vs. Glassboro and Cedar Grove vs. Butler - 4 - (26:48) Group 2 semis - Camden vs. Haddonfield and Shabazz vs. Westwood - 5 - (35:05) Group 3 semis - Cedar Creek vs. Holmdel…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (217+ words) Woodbridge is set to welcome three new businesses this week with ice cream, coffee and stir-fry eateries all opening. Here's the busy slate of openings: Fast-casual chain honeygrow will open its Woodbridge location at 10 a.m. Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Honeygrow, which specializes in customizable stir-fry, salads and honeybars made to order, will be located in the Cloverleaf Center, 1016 St. Georges Ave. The shopping center, built on the site of the former Cloverleaf traffic circle, is anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Other new locations honeygrow under development in New Jersey are in North Brunswick, Cedar Knolls, Watchung and Montvale. Opening dates have not been set. The ribbon cutting at Tim Hortons Colonia Caf" & Bakery is also scheduled for Friday. That event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the business located at 526 Inman Ave. Founded in 1964 by hockey legend Tim Horton, the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. The median sale for the area was a 2,086-square-foot home on South 20th Street in Newark that sold for $610,000. See homes sold in Newark area, Nov. 10 to Nov. 16 The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. The median sale for the area was a 2,086-square-foot home on South 20th Street in Newark that sold for $610,000. - 83 Magnolia Street. $264,900, 1,514 square feet, $175 per square-foot - 40 Rose Terrace. $385,000, 4,454 square feet, $86 per square-foot - 404 Chestnut Street. $450,000, 1,498 square feet, $300 per square-foot - 27 Pomona Ave. $500,000, 3,292 square feet, $152 per square-foot - 17 Grumman Ave. $535,000, 2,064 square feet, $259 per square-foot - 469 Lake Street. $566,500, 1,886 square feet, $300 per square-foot - 727 S. 20th Street. $610,000, 2,086 square feet, $292 per square-foot - 180 Hobson Street. $645,000, 3,920 square feet,…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (245+ words) The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. The median sale for the area was a 2,066-square-foot home on Kossuth Street in Newark that sold for $585,000. See homes sold in Newark area, Nov. 17 to Nov. 23 The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. The median sale for the area was a 2,066-square-foot home on Kossuth Street in Newark that sold for $585,000. - 300 Chadwick Ave. $450,000, 5,060 square feet, $89 per square-foot - 232 Alexander Street. $450,000, 1,488 square feet, $302 per square-foot - 99-101 Mountainview Place. $470,000, 1,298 square feet, $362 per square-foot - 40 Weequahic Ave. $495,000, 1,920 square feet, $258 per square-foot - 104 Pine Grove Terrace. $502,500, 1,012 square feet, $497 per square-foot - 168 Tuxedo Parkway. $570,000, 2,728 square feet, $209 per square-foot - 64 Kossuth Street. $585,000, 2,066 square feet, $283 per square-foot - 9 Mapes Terrace....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (108+ words) Alex Rokhsar scored two goals to lead Westfield to a 2-1 win against Newark East Side in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tournament in Westfield. Rokshar has 10 goals this season. Lucas Grygiel and Joaquin Wikes recorded assists on his goals. Ivan Duran pulled one back for Newark East Side with a goal late in the second half. Red Raiders goalie Dante Orellana made six saves. Westfield improves to 9-9-2. The No. 3 seed Blue Devils will host No. 11 Phillipsburg in the quarterfinal on Nov. 7. Newark East Side ends the 2025 season with a 7-11 record....

3+ week, 2+ day ago (93+ words) Over the past month, NJ.com has been featuring some of the best New Jersey high school girls volleyball players, Group by Group. In Group 3 girls volleyball, we went position by position featuring the ... Your picks: Top Group 3 players in New Jersey high school girls volleyball Over the past month, NJ.com has been featuring some of the best New Jersey high school girls volleyball players, Group by Group. In Group 3 girls volleyball, we went position by position featuring the top players across the state, leaning heavily on coaches" input....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (113+ words) Annie Elberg's second half goal was the difference as fifth-seeded Newark Academy defeated 12th-seeded Pope John, 1-0, in the first round of the North Jersey, Non-Public A tournament in Livingston. Grace Olayinka assisted on the goal for Newark Academy (9-8-3) while Gina Schreier made three saves for the shutout. Newark Academy advances to play fourth-seeded Oak Knoll in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Pope John falls to 3-16. Jason Bernstein is in his 19th year of covering New Jersey high school sports, the last eight for NJ Advance Media. I'm proud to have had my work recognized by the APSE, NJPA and in countless scrapbooks....

3+ week, 14+ hour ago (69+ words) From Bogota senior Emma Fowler to Rutherford senior Mackenzie Vellis, Group 1 is loaded with big-time hitters. New Jersey's top girls volleyball players: Meet the best Group 1 outside hitters, opposites As the 2025 New Jersey high school girls volleyball season picks up steam, NJ.com will be highlighting the state's top players. Our next list focuses on the premier outside hitters, opposites in Group 1....