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Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world.
Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027.
And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of.
The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …
Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town
A mixed-use building in Bergen County has sold for $1.7 million to a fire protection company relocating from a nearby town, a commercial real estate firm announced.
DMJ Fire Protection Plus, which is relocating from Little Ferry, purchased the 12,000-square-foot building at 210 South Washington Ave., in Bergenfield, from Millan Properties, LLC, NAI James E. Hanson announced Wednesday, Sept. 23. NAI Hanson Vice President Anthony Cassano represented the seller in the transaction.
DMJ Fire Protection Plus provides installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, repair and emergency s…
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record
A two-bedroom Bergen County home sold for $111,000 over asking after just nine days on the market, setting a new record for the borough, according to the listing agent.
The renovated ranch at 14 Morrow Rd., in Midland Park, was listed for $799,000 on July 8 by listing agents Max Stokes, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Keller Williams, and Jason Pierce of NJ Proper, Sotheby’s International Realty, Stokes said. Nine days later, the home was under contract. It ultimately closed for $910,000, nearly 14% above asking, Stokes said.
At $910,000, it was the highest recorded sale price for…
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared
The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking.
JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country.
The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience.
"For the better part of t…
NJ Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender.
"The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
Massive Adventure Park Taking Over Former Sears At NJ Mall
A massive new indoor adventure park packed with trampolines, climbing attractions, and virtual reality is coming to Bergen County.
NRG Adventure Park is taking over approximately 59,000 square feet of the former Sears at Paramus Park South, at 700 Paramus Park in Paramus.
Expected to open in 2027, the park will occupy the upper level of the former department store, directly above the approximately 100,000-square-foot Stew Leonard’s supermarket.
NRG will feature trampolines, ropes courses, climbing attractions, virtual-reality experiences and party facilities geared toward families an…
PA Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn: DA
A former Manheim Township High School teacher and girls’ basketball coach has been sentenced after admitting he sent nude photos to who he believed was a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey and possessed dozens of child pornography images and videos, prosecutors said.
David Sean Burkhart, 45, of the 700 block of Scott Lane in Warwick Township, pleaded guilty Aug. 31 to three counts of sexual abuse of children, one count of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, according to a release issued Friday, Sept. 11.
Burkhart exchanged explicit messages…
NJ Ranked Among 5 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Bergen County Bakery Closing After 14 Years
A Bergen County bakery is closing its doors after 14 years, with its owners calling the decision “incredibly difficult.”
Veriella’s Bakery, located on Hackensack Street in Carlstadt, will serve customers for the final time on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the family announced.
“After 14 wonderful years, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close the doors of Veriella’s Bakery,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. “This bakery was so much more than a business—it was our life. It was where we worked, laughed, celebrated, dreamed, and created countless memories with all of you.”
The…
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NJ Fared
A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care.
The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
