Early February has become one of the most electric moments on New Jersey’s high school sports calendar, and this week perfectly captures why. While...

Back-to-school season has always been one of the biggest moments in American retail, but in 2025, New Jersey families are hitting the stores — and their favorite online shopping carts — earlier than ever. With inflation, tariffs, and ongoing price uncertainty shaping consumer behavior, parents across the Garden State are finding new ways to stretch their dollars while still making sure their kids are ready for the year ahead. Why Shopping Started Early This Year A growing number of parents across the U.S. have already crossed off big chunks of their school lists by midsummer. According to industry surveys, nearly 70% of families began their back-to-school shopping in early July, far ahead of the traditional August rush....

October 24, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in New Jersey high school football as teams complete the regular season and power point totals are finalized ahead of the NJSIAA playoff cutoff. Across the state, standout programs are emerging as favorites in their respective sections, with non-public schools showing clear frontrunners and public school divisions presenting a mix of dominant squads and potential sleeper teams. Non-Public Sectional Favorites Non-Public A Don Bosco Prep (7-0): Sitting at the top of the statewide rankings, the Ironmen remain the team to beat with a perfect record and championship pedigree. Bergen Catholic (6-1): Last year’s Non-Public A champions, the defending titleholders are ranked No. 2 and bring experience and depth to the playoffs. St. Joseph...