Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long
Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long A week-long grocery deal tied to Father’s Day is coming to Stop & Shop. The supermarket chain said it will offer a buy one, get one free promotion on select steaks from Friday, June 19, through Thursday, June 25. The deal applies to Nature’s Promise 10-ounce 100 percent grass-fed sirloin strip or ribeye steaks, excluding organic items, Stop & Shop said. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Stop & Shop said the beef is sourced from cattle raised in New Zealand and produced without antibiotics or added hormones. The chain also said shoppers can save $2 when buying two Hallmark card…
Manasquan-Based Jersey Mike's Dethrones Chick-Fil-A As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain Manasquan-Based Jersey Mike's Dethrones Chick-Fil-A As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain
Manasquan-Based Jersey Mike's Dethrones Chick-Fil-A As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain A sandwich chain born on the Jersey Shore has knocked Chick-fil-A off its perch as the best fast-food chain in the country, according to a new survey. Jersey Mike's Subs was the No. 1 quick-service restaurant in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual ACSI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based company posted a score of 84 in its first appearance on the rankings, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year reign. The top spot is a major milestone for the chain that started as Mike's Subs in 1958. At 17 years old, founder and CEO Peter Ca…
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Aldi is jumping onto the blind box trend with a limited-time giveaway offering shoppers free bundles of surprise products. The supermarket chain will release a new "Aldi Blind Box" each day from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, with each box available at noon while supplies last. Shoppers can visit aldiblindbox.com to claim that day's themed box, enter their shipping information, and have it delivered to their door for free. The promotion is inspired by surprise unboxing trends that have grown popular in fashion, beauty, and collectibles. "The Aldi Blind Box taps …
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut is being sold in a $2.7 billion deal as the struggling pizza chain looks for a reset after years of slumping sales and growing competition. Yum! Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut in two separate transactions, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy all locations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while the mainland China business will be sold to Yum China Holdings for about $1.2 billion. The sales come after Yum said it was reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut in …
Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Location In Shrewsbury Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Location In Shrewsbury
Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Location In Shrewsbury Jersey Freeze has been an institution on the Jersey Shore since 1952. Now even more people will get to taste the ice cream and burgers that has set the mood for so many summers by the beach. Jersey Freeze, which has locations in Freehold, Colts Neck and Holmdel, announced it is opening a location in Naples, Florida and will be opening a location in Shrewsbury later this year. The Shrewsbury location will be run by three Freehold men, Dave Meisner, Pat Cabello and Joe Miller "When we made the decision to franchise, we knew it would only work if we found the right people , people who sh…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Long Branch Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Long Branch
Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Long Branch The Jersey Show is getting its first major film and television production studio as the state's booming entertainment industry continues to expand. Unlimited Studios will celebrate the grand opening of its new home at 122 Myrtle Ave., in Long Branch Saturday, June 20, becoming what the company says is the first major film and television production arm to establish a permanent presence in Long Branch. The opening comes as New Jersey attracts some of the biggest names in entertainment. Netflix is building a $1 billion production campus at the former Fort Monmouth, just minutes from Long Branc…
The Credits Aren't Rolling On Pike & Rose's IPIC Just Yet In North Bethesda The Credits Aren't Rolling On Pike & Rose's IPIC Just Yet In North Bethesda
The Credits Aren't Rolling On Pike & Rose's Ipic Just Yet In North Bethesda Good news for anyone whose idea of a perfect night out involves a movie, a cocktail, and a recliner that feels suspiciously close to a bed. IPIC at Pike & Rose in Maryland isn't going anywhere. Four months after IPIC's parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a new owner says the North Bethesda theater will continue operating under the luxury cinema brand that has become a staple at the popular Montgomery County development. CMX Cinemas announced Monday, June 15, that it has acquired select IPIC assets and locations across the country, including IPIC North Bethesda an…
Major Boating Retailer Closing Dozens Of Stores, Declares Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing Dozens Of Stores, Declares Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing Dozens Of Stores, Declares Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
Maryland Tax System Getting First Major Upgrade In 30 Years: What To Know Before Sept. 1 Maryland Tax System Getting First Major Upgrade In 30 Years: What To Know Before Sept. 1
Maryland Tax System Getting First Major Upgrade In 30 Years: What To Know Before Sept. 1 Maryland’s tax system is about to go dark for two weeks. After more than 30 years on an aging computer system, the state will take all tax processes offline from Friday, Aug. 21, through Monday, Aug. 31, as officials move more than 4 billion records into a new online portal. Maryland Tax Connect is scheduled to go live for individual taxpayers on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland. The change marks the first system-wide modernization of Maryland’s tax infrastructure in more than three decades. Once live, the free portal will allow individual taxpayers…
Fort Lee IPIC Saved From Closure After Bankruptcy, New Owner Says Fort Lee IPIC Saved From Closure After Bankruptcy, New Owner Says
Fort Lee Ipic Saved From Closure After Bankruptcy, New Owner Says Months after a bankruptcy filing cast doubt on the future of IPIC Fort Lee and put nearly 100 jobs at risk, a new owner says the luxury movie theater will continue operating under the IPIC brand. CMX Cinemas announced Monday, June 15, that certain IPIC assets and locations are now part of its portfolio, including IPIC Fort Lee at Hudson Lights and City Perch Kitchen + Bar. In February 2026, Daily Voice reported that iPic Theaters, LLC had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and that 97 employees at the Fort Lee location were slated to be laid off at the end of May, according to a New…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Corporation will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, creating one of the largest streaming businesses in the US. Fox and Roku announced the cash-and-stock agreement in a joint news release on Monday, June 15. The deal would combine Fox's programming, along with its free ad-supported service Tubi, with The Roku Channel and the popular streaming device. Under the agreement, Fox will buy Roku for $160 per share. Roku shareholders will receive $96 in cash and 0.9693 shares of Fox Class A common stock for each Roku share. Fox said the merger would make the company the third-largest pla…
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio. NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline. The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies. Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall A product sold through some of the country’s biggest online marketplaces is now part of a wider safety alert. Total Nutrition Inc., of Deer Park, New York, expanded its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because of possible Salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday, June 11. The expanded recall follows a supply chain review that identified additional lot numbers linked to the same raw material lot tied to the original recall, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The products w…
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton has found a new way to help fans start their day. The country music icon has launched Cup of Ambition, a new signature coffee brand inspired by her beloved anthem "9 to 5," according to the brand’s website, cupofambition.com. Parton announced the news on social media. The coffee brand is being launched in partnership with Community Coffee. Its first lineup will include Light, Medium, and Dark roasts. The first public pours will be served at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, which opens Wednesday, June 24, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville, the Cup of Ambition website says.…
Arlington Named One Of America's Best Cities For Small Businesses, New Study Finds Arlington Named One Of America's Best Cities For Small Businesses, New Study Finds
Arlington Named One Of America's Best Cities For Small Businesses, New Study Finds Small businesses in Northern Virginia are doing more than just surviving — they're thriving. A new nationwide study from Acuity Scheduling ranked Arlington as the No. 8 most supportive mid-sized city in the United States for small businesses, placing it among the top communities in the country for local entrepreneurs. The report analyzed more than 200 cities with populations under 400,000, measuring factors including the number of small businesses, customer reviews and ratings, search interest in shopping local, commercial rent costs, and walkability. Arlington stood out with an estimated …
Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware
Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware More than 86,000 insulated bowls are being recalled after dozens overheated or caught fire in microwaves. HSN issued the recall for about 86,040 Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls with detachable hinged lids, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 11. Metal springs in the bowls' detachable hinged lids can catch fire when used in the microwave. According to CPSC, HSN has received 30 reports of the insulated bowls smoking, sparking, melting, or catching fire when microwaved. One incident resulted in a fire that caused property damage. The recall covers certai…
Win Endless Shrimp For 25 Years At Red Lobster: Here's How Win Endless Shrimp For 25 Years At Red Lobster: Here's How
Win Endless Shrimp For 25 Years At Red Lobster: Here's How Red Lobster is giving one lucky fan the chance to enjoy Endless Shrimp for a quarter-century. The seafood chain announced the sweepstakes in an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 10. One person will win the "Endless Endless Shrimp Card," giving them free Endless Shrimp once a month for the next 25 years. To enter, fans must comment on the post and tag a friend they want to bring to Red Lobster. "Endless just got truly endless," Red Lobster said. "But only for one lucky person." View this post on Instagram Red Lobster brought back Endless…
10 Children Choke On Popular Toy, Triggering Huge Recall 10 Children Choke On Popular Toy, Triggering Huge Recall
10 Children Choke On Popular Toy, Triggering Huge Recall A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after several children choked or suffered respiratory distress. ChilanTech issued the recall for about 24,400 LiKee Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 11. The recalled toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. The company has received 10 reports of the toy's strings reaching the back of a child'…
Coffeemakers Burn Dozens, Sparking Huge Recall: What To Know Coffeemakers Burn Dozens, Sparking Huge Recall: What To Know
Coffeemakers Burn Dozens, Sparking Huge Recall: What To Know Nearly 18,000 coffeemakers are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns from hot liquid or steam released unexpectedly. Kidisle recalled about 17,600 of its hot and iced coffee machines, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 11. The coffeemakers can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and release unexpectedly, creating a risk of serious burn injuries. The CPSC said it's aware of at least 107 reports of the coffeemakers releasing hot liquid or steam unexpectedly. At least 27 injuries were reported, including first- and second-…
Phoenix Rises: Fire-Ravaged Lefkes Vows Return To Englewood Cliffs Phoenix Rises: Fire-Ravaged Lefkes Vows Return To Englewood Cliffs
Phoenix Rises: Fire-Ravaged Lefkes Vows Return To Englewood Cliffs The building may be damaged, but Lefkes says its spirit remains intact. Days after a massive fire damaged the popular Englewood Cliffs restaurant, owners are promising customers that the beloved Greek eatery and nightlife destination will return. The Sylvan Avenue restaurant shared an AI-generated video of a phoenix rising from flames the day of the fire, and later, a message of resilience. "On June 11th, fire damaged our Englewood Cliffs home," the restaurant wrote. But Lefkes is more than a building — it's family, it's you, it's our spirit. And our spirit is too strong to stay down.…
Warren Buffett Issues One-Sentence Warning On Economy: What Billionaire Investor Said Warren Buffett Issues One-Sentence Warning On Economy: What Billionaire Investor Said
Warren Buffett Issues One-Sentence Warning On Economy: What Billionaire Investor Said One sentence from Wall Street’s most famous investor is drawing attention. Warren Buffett warned during a CNBC interview with Becky Quick at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that stock-market speculation is looking less like investing and more like gambling. “The casino has gotten very attractive to people,” Buffett told CNBC, according to the network’s transcript of the interview, conducted on Saturday, May 2. Buffett, 95, compared the market to a church with a casino attached, with the church representing long-term investing and the casino representing short-term speculation. The war…
Maywood Market Named Best Grocery Store In New Jersey: Do You Agree? Maywood Market Named Best Grocery Store In New Jersey: Do You Agree?
Maywood Market Named Best Grocery Store In New Jersey: Do You Agree? A Bergen County grocery store has earned a statewide honor from a national food website. Lovefood.com recently released its list of the best grocery store in every U.S. state, naming Maywood's Marketplace as New Jersey's top pick. The publication highlighted the market's prepared foods, deli offerings and fresh produce. "Owned by Westside Market, which is based in New York, Maywood's Marketplace is both a grocery store and a place to pick up the next best thing to home-cooked meals," the site says. "The deli selections are particularly praised, with customers raving about the deliciou…
Costco Defends $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Amid False Advertising Lawsuit: 'Fatally Flawed' Costco Defends $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Amid False Advertising Lawsuit: 'Fatally Flawed'
Costco Defends $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Amid False Advertising Lawsuit: 'Fatally Flawed' Costco is firing back at a lawsuit accusing the wholesale giant of falsely claiming that its popular $4.99 rotisserie chicken has "no preservatives." The retailer asked a federal court in California to dismiss the proposed class-action lawsuit, The Seattle Times reported. Two California women filed the lawsuit back in January, arguing that Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. Costco attorney Charles Sipos said the claim is "fatally flawed" because the two ingredients are not categorized as preservatives under…
Baltimore Restaurant Oleum Named Among Nation's Best Vegan Steaks Ahead Of Father's Day Baltimore Restaurant Oleum Named Among Nation's Best Vegan Steaks Ahead Of Father's Day
Baltimore Restaurant Oleum Named Among Nation's Best Vegan Steaks Ahead Of Father's Day A Maryland restaurant just earned some serious national bragging rights ahead of Father's Day. Oleum, the Baltimore vegan dining destination in the 700 block of S. Bond Street in Fells Point, has been named one of the winners of PETA's inaugural "A Cut Above" awards recognizing the best vegan steaks in the country, the animal rights organization announced this week. The award centers on Oleum's Seared Steak + Fingerling Potatoes, a plant-based steak made locally and served with black garlic compound butter, sautéed green beans, and roasted fingerling potatoes finished with truffle salt. Th…
NJ Didn't Just Win Best Bagel In NJ — It Claimed Colorado, Too NJ Didn't Just Win Best Bagel In NJ — It Claimed Colorado, Too
NJ Didn't Just Win Best Bagel In NJ — It Claimed Colorado, Too New Jersey's bagel dominance apparently does not stop at state lines. Chowhound, a food and dining website known for restaurant recommendations, rankings, recipes, and culinary culture, recently released its picks for the best bagel shop in every state. Somehow, the Garden State managed to claim bragging rights in two of them. The first was obvious: New Jersey. The website named Teaneck Road Hot Bagels in Teaneck as the best bagel shop in the state. "You'll hear Teaneck Road Hot Bagels name-dropped into conversations about the best in the country," the site says. "The bakers here have bee…
Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know
Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know A popular pool toy sold online for years is being recalled because it could seriously injure children, federal regulators said. Joyin US Corp. issued the recall for about 254,000 Sloosh dive sticks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 11. The agency said that the toys violate a federal safety ban and pose an impalement hazard. The recalled dive sticks can exceed the federal compressibility limit, creating a risk that kids could fall or land on them in shallow water and suffer serious piercing injuries. The CPSC also warned that facial …