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1 week ago | 
eu.njherald.com | Manahil Ahmad
AccuWeather shows June 5 as the expected hottest day of the month in North Jersey. The region's average June temperature is 71.2 degrees. June will open with a modest high of about 65 degrees, but don’t get too comfortable. June brings the start of summer. AccuWeather forecasts a sharp rise in temperatures by the middle of the month's first week, with the high temperature on June 5 of about 85 degrees.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
AccuWeather shows June 5 as the expected hottest day of the month in North Jersey. The region's average June temperature is 71.2 degrees. June will open with a modest high of about 65 degrees, but don’t get too comfortable. June brings the start of summer. AccuWeather forecasts a sharp rise in temperatures by the middle of the month's first week, with the high temperature on June 5 of about 85 degrees.
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1 week ago | 
dailyrecord.com | Manahil Ahmad
The 20-year-old bear named Jelly briefly escaped its enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo. A 20-year-old black bear briefly escaped its enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo May 29, prompting a swift response from zoo staff that resolved the situation within minutes, officials said. The bear, named Jelly, wandered through an unlocked gate around the enclosure and was found less than five minutes later in a non-public area just a few feet from where she had gotten out, according to Essex County officials.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
Toyota will begin mailing owner notification letters around June 30. Toyota is recalling more than 443,000 pickup trucks due to a defect in the reverse lights that could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash, federal safety officials announced. Which Toyota cars are being recalled? The recall, first reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 19, affects 443,444 vehicles from model years 2022 through 2025, including the Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
Theaters offering popcorn buckets for "Karate Kid: Legends" include AMC, Cinemark and Harkins. Movie theaters are getting a kick out of the upcoming "Karate Kid: Legends" film — literally. In anticipation of the movie’s release, major theater chains including Cinemark, Harkins, and AMC have unveiled limited-edition popcorn buckets that pay homage to the franchise’s martial arts legacy, complete with wood-breaking themes designed to thrill collectors and fans alike.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
Manhattanhenge is at its peak at 8:12 p.m. May 29. The next chance to see Manhattanhenge will be in July. One of New York City’s most iconic solar events, Manhattanhenge, returns offering a rare and picturesque view of the sun aligning perfectly with Manhattan’s street grid. At precisely 8:12 p.m. ET on May 29, the "full sun on the grid" moment will occur, where the setting sun appears centered between the city’s east-west streets, casting a golden glow across the urban canyons.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Manahil Ahmad
Clifton has been ranked the best place to live in New Jersey, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 analysis of the state’s top cities. With a population of 87,628, Clifton earned the No. 1 spot based on factors such as commute time, housing affordability, and household income. The city has an average commute of 23 minutes, a median home value of $438,054 and a median monthly rent of $1,392. The median household income in Clifton is $97,664. Vineland was ranked second.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
Burger King, Wendy's and Shake Shack are among the businesses with deals for National Hamburger Day. Fast-food fans and burger lovers have something to celebrate on May 28, as restaurants across the country offer sizzling deals in honor of National Hamburger Day. Burger King, Wendy’s, Shake Shack, and other chains are serving up special promotions to mark the occasion, with many extending offers through the end of May and into early June.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
President Donald Trump ordered the halt in production, citing the coin's inefficiency. Check out "The 2026 Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins" to assess potential value. The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it will begin winding down production of the penny, ending more than 230 years of minting the 1-cent coin. The penny will remain legal tender and will still be accepted at retailers nationwide, but its long-term phaseout marks the end of an era for the copper-colored coin.
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1 week ago | 
northjersey.com | Manahil Ahmad
Anyone with information regarding either Eduardo Barrazza or Jazmine Mendez can contact the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4940. Authorities in Nutley are asking for the public’s help in locating two missing teenagers. Eduardo Barrazza was last seen walking south on Franklin Avenue toward Belleville, according to the Nutley Police Department on May 26. He is known to frequent the Summer Avenue area in Newark.
