Sports & Entertainment

World Cup
May 15, 2026

World Cup countdown enters final stretch in NJ

New Jersey accelerates 2026 FIFA World Cup plans with lower transit fares, fan festivals, tech tools and MetLife Stadium events.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson
May 15, 2026

Six Flags launches hiring push at Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson is hiring seasonal lifeguards and water safety staff ahead of its May 23 opening.

Wine glasses
May 14, 2026

Bill would allow alcohol sales at NJ movie theaters

New Jersey lawmakers advance legislation that would allow for-profit movie theaters to sell alcohol during first-run films, in an effort to boost revenue amid declining attendance.

The New Jersey Symphony's new 44,000-square-foot Symphony Center in the downtown Powerhouse Arts District will include a multipurpose 550-seat theater; space for education and community programs; and 8,000 square feet for administrative offices.
May 14, 2026

NJEDA awards NJ Symphony $29M for Jersey City home

NJEDA approved $29M in tax credits for the New Jersey Symphony’s new arts and performance center in Jersey City.

The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, will debut for one-night only – July 30, 2026– as the Fighting Finches.
May 13, 2026

Trenton Thunder unveil Fighting Finches for Garden State Night

Trenton Thunder will become the Fighting Finches for 2026 Garden State Night to benefit the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey.

List: Gaming
May 13, 2026

Borgata leads New Jersey casino revenue in Q1 2026

Borgata topped New Jersey casino revenue in Q1 2026, while Golden Nugget led internet gaming wins statewide.

Hard Rock Digital launch its Hard Rock Bet platform in New Jersey, which integrates the online casino, sportsbook and rewards into one streamlined experience.
May 12, 2026

South Plainfield woman wins $1.9M Hard Rock jackpot

A South Plainfield woman won a $1.94 million Mega Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet, the first seven-figure payout in New Jersey.

Nothing But Net: FIFA World Cup 2026 event
May 12, 2026

NJ Transit drops World Cup rail fares to $98 as tickets launch

NJ Transit lowered FIFA World Cup train fares to $98 for MetLife Stadium matches with help from sponsors.

2026 Mizuho Americas Open
May 11, 2026

Mizuho Americas Open debuts at Mountain Ridge

Golfer Jeeno Thitikul defended her title as the Mizuho Americas Open made its debut at Mountain Ridge Country Club.

Six Flags Great Adventure's Holiday in the Park
May 11, 2026

Six Flags Great Adventure revives Holiday in the Park

Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Great Adventure in 2026 with new attractions, shows and immersive holiday experiences.

Team Morocco base camp
May 11, 2026

Bohler helps Pingry secure spot as World Cup practice base

Bohler led complex design and engineering work for The Pingry School’s FIFA World Cup upgrades, preparing the campus to host Team Morocco in 2026.

Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield
May 11, 2026

NJ restaurants, bars gear up for 2026 FIFA World Cup crowds

New Jersey bars and restaurants gear up for a surge of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials expecting major economic and hospitality impacts.