Jeff Edelstein

Trenton

Columnist at The Trentonian

On Air Personality at WKXW-FM (Ewing, NJ)

Contributor at US Bets

Husband, father, writer, talker.

Articles

'Importance of Being Earnest' coming to Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College

1 week ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

WEST WINDSOR — Shakespeare ’70 will present Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre June 20-29. The production marks the 130th anniversary of Wilde’s comedy, which premiered in 1895. The play follows two men who lead double lives to navigate Victorian courtship expectations, resulting in mistaken identities and romantic complications. Dr. John F. Erath of Biddeford, Maine, directs the production.
Underdog, DraftKings File Sportsbook Applications In Missouri

2 weeks ago | ingame.com | Jeff Edelstein

Missouri’s sports betting market is starting to take shape, albeit with a modest start, as only two operators have submitted applications since the Missouri Gaming Commission began accepting bids in mid-May. According to an SBC Americas report, DraftKings and Underdog are the lone applicants to date for a market offering up to 19 retail licenses and 14 online licenses.
Mercer Street Friends holds awards ceremony

2 weeks ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

Mercer Street Friends held its Fifth Annual Leadership Awards Celebration on June 10 at its food bank warehouse in Ewing, recognizing individuals and organizations that have supported the nonprofit’s mission. The event honored Bank of America with the Corporate Leadership & Public Service Award, Phyllis Stoolmacher with the Humanitarian Award, and Dan Rodgers with the Robert M. Appelbaum Service Award. Bank of America served as the grand sponsor for the celebration.
Art All Night will once again run all night

2 weeks ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

Art All Night will return to Trenton for a 24-hour celebration of creativity on June 28-29, running from 3 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday. The event serves as the primary fundraiser for Artworks Trenton, the capital city’s nonprofit visual arts center. The funds support free classes, exhibitions and outreach programs throughout the year. The main event will be held at the Trenton War Memorial starting at 3 p.m. Saturday and running until midnight.
NJ Gov. race: First, let’s learn how to spell everyone’s name (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)

2 weeks ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

And now, I will present to you the path to win the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race, which, let me tell you, is going to be closely watched. But first we need to learn how to spell the candidate’s names. On the Republican side, it’s Jack Chitttereelllli. For the Democrats, it’s Mikkey Cheryl. That doesn’t look right. Lemme ChatGPT this. Stand by. OK. It’s actually Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill. Easy-peasy. Two t’s, two l’s, two r’s, two l’s.
Mercer County to host Equity Gala

2 weeks ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

Mercer County will hold its first Equality Gala on June 28 at the Social Profit Center in Hamilton, officials announced this week. The event, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1 N. Johnston Avenue, will celebrate the county’s LGBTQIA+ community under the theme “Joy as Resistance.” County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs organized the gala. “This Equality Gala isn’t just a celebration,” said County Executive Benson. “It’s a statement, and a call to action.
Yahoo's Terminations Are An Unnerving, AI-Fueled Wakeup Call

2 weeks ago | ingame.com | Jeff Edelstein

Share The fantasy football world got a jolt last week when longtime Yahoo fantasy analyst Andy Behrens, along with fellow Yahoo fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don, were let go from their jobs. Pretty clear from Behrens’ post on X that it came as a shock. And while he got the typical “aww man, that sucks” and “what are they thinking?!?!” types of replies, it wasn’t until earlier this week when the fantasy community sounded the alarm.
Brian Hughes was political throwback, and I wish there were more like him (JEFF EDELSTIEN COLUMN)

2 weeks ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

Covering the county government was my first job when I came to The Trentonian back in 1999, and let me tell you: It was pretty fun. Not the “covering the county government” part. No. That part was horribly boring. I hated it. Blech. The fun part, though, was the personalities involved. County Executive Bob Prunetti — a Republican — was running the show, about to be elected for a third term. His crew was a fun one. Harry Parkin, chief of staff, was one of a kind.
Ranking The 8 Remaining Contenders For The New York City-Area Casino Licenses

2 weeks ago | casinoreports.com | Jeff Edelstein

Analysis The bidders are presented in order of likelihood, with accompanying betting odds for each We are less than three weeks away from the June 27 deadline for would-be downstate New York casino operators to submit their bids to the New York State Gaming Commission. From there, it’s expected/hoped that final decisions will be made by the end of the calendar year, with three licenses up for grabs.
Win Powerball And Mega Millions, Treat America To Some Sweet Pole

2 weeks ago | lotterygeeks.com | Jeff Edelstein

Lottery Results Wednesday is National Corn on the Cob Day, and we’ve calculated how much you can buy if you’re a lotto double-winner Wednesday is National Corn on the Cob Day, which brings us to our favorite parlor game here at Lottery Geeks: How much money must you spend to get everyone in America (fill in the blank)? Today, our “blank” is corn on the cob. Prices vary, of course, depending on the season and where you live, but for our purposes, we’re going to put it at 40 cents an ear.