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5+ hour, 15+ min ago (555+ words) Today on "The Judi & EJ Show," we dove into a vital cultural crisis: the Gen Z stare. Have you been a victim of this trend where an entire generation responds to chaos, nonsense, or general human buffoonery with" absolutely nothing? No expression. No reaction. Just a blank, deadpan face that somehow screams, "I'm silently judging you so loudly it's echoing." In my completely unofficial and absolutely made-up survey, here are the top New Jersey locations where you're most likely to be hit with the infamous Gen Z stare: Jersey Shore Boardwalks (Seaside, Belmar, Point Pleasant)Eat a funnel cake too enthusiastically and a pack of teens will materialize like seagulls and just" stare. American Dream MallEspecially in the selfie zones and by the giant indoor wave pool. Gen Z is everywhere, quietly judging your outfit choices. Montclair (literally all of…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago (51+ words) Students participate in Parade Day and uniform inspection, a weekly requirement at Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington. Students participate in Parade Day and uniform inspection, a weekly requirement at Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington. Students participate in Parade Day and uniform inspection, a weekly requirement at Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington....

9+ hour, 53+ min ago (265+ words) "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Melissa Gorga will make an in-store appearance at Caraluzzi's Danbury Market next week. Gorga, who joined the Bravo reality show in 2011, will visit the supermarket's location at 102 Mill Plain Road in Danbury on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to an Instagram post from Caraluzzi's. The event will celebrate products from'Gorga's cookie brand, Let's Sprinkle by MG, which are now being sold at Caraluzzi's locations. Attendees will be able to get their boxes of sprinkle cookies or coffee cake signed by Gorga during the event while supplies last, according to Caraluzzi's Instagram post. "I can't wait to meet everyone," Gorga said in a comment on Caraluzzi's Instagram post. Let's Sprinkle by MG launched in 2024. Gorga started the bakery brand because she has "always been obsessed with sprinkle cookies," according to the bakery brand's website. Let's…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago (496+ words) The emotional high of a franchise milestone collided with a cold reality tonight as the Dallas Stars blanked the New Jersey Devils 3-0 at the Prudential Center. The evening was anchored by a heartfelt ceremony celebrating veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon as he laced up for his 1,000th career NHL game, providing an unforgettable moment for the home crowd. Benn " Johnston " RantanenRobertson " Hintz " BourqueBack " Hryckowian " BastianSteel " Faksa " BlackwellLindell " HeiskanenKolyachonok " LybushkinCapobianco " PetrovicOettingerDeSmith Meier " Hischier " BrattPalat " Mercer " GritsyukCotter " Glass " BrownLammikko " Glendening " NoesenSiegenthaler " HamiltonDillon " HughesCholowski " NemecMarkstromAllen In a scoreless opening frame, Jake Oettinger registered eight stops.His finest work came with a spectacular, one-second double-save: first blocking Juho Lammikko's backhand shot from the slot with 1:31 left in the period, then smothering Luke Glendening's ensuing rebound at the right post. Mikko Rantanen struck at 12:55 of the third to push it to 3-0 for his 12th goal of the season....

12+ hour, 32+ min ago (706+ words) NJBIZ Business of the Year NJ companies make top 10 on Newsweek Most Responsible list Merck celebrated the opening of its reimagined Rahway headquarters in June 2023. - PROVIDED BY MERCK Dawn Furnas//December 4, 2025// Newsweek released its America's Most Responsible Companies for 2026 list Dec. 3 " naming two New Jersey firms among the top 10." The annual ranking recognizes 600 organizations across the country for leadership in corporate responsibility and for their strong performance across environmental, social and governance criteria." In 2025, 20 New Jersey businesses made the list " one fewer than last year. This is the seventh year Newsweek compiled the ranking." Merck " which had held the top spot for three years in a row " fell to No. 7, but remained the highest-ranking company in the state." In partnership with Statista, Newsweek evaluated companies based on:" "America's Most Responsible Companies is designed to spotlight organizations that take their obligations…...

12+ hour, 39+ min ago (513+ words) Mark began writing professionally in 2020, shortly after graduating university. He initially worked as a staff writer at HotCars as well as contributing articles to smaller outlets like Drivetribe. Delaware Is One Of The Most Expensive States To Own A Car - Here's How Much It Costs The average cost of owning a car varies significantly across the country, with some states having higher insurance, gas, and maintenance costs. A recent study by Consumer Affairs analyzed the cost of owning a car in every state, with Delaware coming out as the priciest state in the country. According to the study, the average Delaware car owner spends $4,319 on insurance, maintenance, and gas each year. A significant proportion of that total was spent on gas, since the state's drivers cover the highest annual mileage in the country on average, clocking around 21,900 miles per year....

18+ hour, 28+ min ago (546+ words) What would Christmastime be without plenty of opportunities to see "The Nutcracker?'' Whether you plan to enjoy the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ballet, set on Christmas Eve, at a local dance school or a professional theater, the magic is sure to be there. Here are your options for enjoying a performance of "The Nutcracker'' with family and friends this season in Delaware: Visit our Holiday Hub: One-stop for your winter holiday planning, from shopping to things to do and more The classic, epic dance battle between rats and soldiers is coming to Milford when DanceCompany-X and First State Ballet Academy present "The Nutcracker." Milford Senior High School (1019 N. Walnut St., Milford) at 7 p.m. Dec. 5; and 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets are $15. Visit DanceCo-X on facebook or danceco-x.com, or (302) 422-2633." More: Growing up with 'The Nutcracker' and First State Ballet The Land of the Sweets will offer…...

20+ hour, 25+ min ago (200+ words) Delaware Farm Bureau's annual YF&R Strawberry Festival, now in its 15 th year, was held on June 7 at B&B Farms in Townsend, Delaware, and offered visitors a kid's zone, fresh food and U-pick ... Delaware Farm Bureau Hosts a "Berry' Good Festival Delaware Farm Bureau's annual YF&R Strawberry Festival, now in its 15th year, was held on June 7 at B&B Farms in Townsend, Delaware, and offered visitors a kid's zone, fresh food and U-pick strawberry fields. The Delaware Farm Bureau YF&R committee's seven-member Strawberry Festival subcommittee plans the event every year. The event also provides Delaware Farm Bureau an opportunity to partner with local Ford dealerships. When people get to the event, they find a pickup truck ready for the "Fill-D-Ford" food drive. Attendees who donate food items save money on their KidZone wristband. All food gets donated…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago (457+ words) Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola married Justin May The pair tied the knot in a celebration in New Jersey The wedding comes three months after Giancola gave birth to the couple's first child together, a baby boy named Vincent Keith May Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola is married! The Jersey Shore alum, 38, wed Justin May in a romantic ceremony in New Jersey, PEOPLE confirms. TMZ was first to report the news. According to the outlet, the nuptials took place at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, NJ, and most of the Jersey Shore cast was in attendance. The reality television star added, "[I] can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you," while noting to her followers that the news was "not an April Fools joke." Earlier this year, Giancola and May'announced they were expecting their first baby together'in a…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1297+ words) Editor's note: This story was shared as part of a content-sharing agreement between Mosaic.NJ.com and NJ Spotlight News. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter (or X). New Jersey's school segregation is among the worst in America, in large part because the state is divided into so many districts " roughly 600, as compared to 180 in a more populated state like Georgia. Those partitions magnify residential segregation because students are required to attend school where they live. The core challenge is to get students out of their home neighborhoods, the plaintiffs in a desegregation lawsuit against New Jersey say. And one surprising solution now under discussion is a new fleet of charter schools that would draw racially diverse students from across school district lines. Unlike traditional district schools, charters have the ability to recruit over these boundaries. That makes them'very,…...