Powerball Winning Number Gets $600 Million

BY BOB HOLT

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

After Powerball’s $360 million jackpot drawing went by without a winner on May 15, the jackpot was raised to $475 million for the game of May 18.

But, the morning didn’t even end before another $75 million was tacked on to that total. Better yet, make the jackpot a game record $600 million.

The Powerball lottery web site  reports that the drawing of May 18 will off...

PokerStars Loses in N.J. Court

BY BOB HOLT

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Atlantic County Superior Court has ruled against PokerStars, in their efforts to purchase the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, after the online company failed to gain New Jersey’s approval for ownership by late April.

The ruling meant that the Atlantic Club was within its legal rights to terminate a contract agreement they had reached with PokerStars for intent ...

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Movie Review, Trailer: Takes Recycling Into Shallow Space

BY JOE TYRRELL

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

MOVIE REVIEW

Semi-auteur J.J. Abrams returns to the cineplex on the second leg of his ongoing mission to dumb-down “Star Trek,” with the new “Generic Space Shoot ’Em Up: Into Darkness.”

“Star Trek” is the James Bond of space operas, and as it approaches its 50th anniversary, Abrams’ recent contributions often get positioned as a “re-boot.”

But “Star Trek Into Darkne... Read more...

Princeton University gets Top 10 World ranking

BY REBECCA SHEEHAN

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

A lot of decision making goes into choosing the right college or university to attend, and once you find that institution that is the right fit to your academic needs and future aspirations the results will be insurmountable.

Thanks to  Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British-based higher education consulting firm, whose annual World University Rankings list w...

Sandy-affected home buyouts to start in Sayreville, South River

BY REBECCA SHEEHAN

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Superstorm Sandy destroyed so many low lying areas of New Jersey along the shore that, still seven month later, victims are looking for answers to put back the pieces. On Thursday, Governor Chris Christie had some answers for those victims in the communities of Sayreville and South River – a new federally funded buyback program.

As reported by the Associated P...

Mega Millions Winner to Get $190 Million

BY BOB HOLT

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

There was no grand prize winner in the Mega Millions drawing of Tuesday, May 14. The last winner of the Mega Millions jackpot came on March 12, and 18 consecutive drawings have now taken place without someone hitting the jackpot.

That means the top prize will continue to rise for Friday’s game. To about $190 million.

The estimated cash option value for the game on May...

Kai, the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker, Gained YouTube Video Fame Before N.J. Murder

BY BOB HOLT

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Things could have turned out entirely different for Caleb "Kai" McGillvary, otherwise known as “Kai, the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker.”

For a time, things were different. In February, McGillvary, 24, saved a California utility worker when a man he had hitchhiked a ride with hit the worker’s car, and then got out and attacked the person.

The Fresno Bee  reported that...

Popular Baby Names for 2012 Released

BY REBECCA SHEEHAN

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Being an expectant mother myself, I was very eager to hear that  the Social Security Administration finally announced state-by-state the most popular boy and girl names for 2012 yesterday.

Last year for New Jersey parents, Sophia remained the most popular female name, while once again Michael remained on top from the previous year. Isabel and Emma were seco...

'Colin Quinn Unconstitutional' Off Broadway Review: A Humorist Speaks to America's Drunken Promise

BY MICHAEL SOMMERS

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

“What is it with the Constitution?” wonders Colin Quinn at the beginning of his new solo show.

“Everybody is an expert even though none of us have read it,” asserts Quinn.  “It gave us our attitude. Every real American has a personality that comes out of the Constitution.

“Every time someone in authority confronts you and you think, ‘Who died and made you ...

Buono Launches Property Tax Increase Calculator

BY MICHAEL HAYE

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

SPECIAL COMMENTARY

Just like New York City had  "The Rent's Too Damn High" Mayoral candidate, it seems only fair that neighboring New Jersey has a 'Property Taxes Too Damn High' Gubernatorial candidate. Property taxes are sort of like the holy-grail in New Jersey politics, and each and every election cycle seems to be more and more reminiscent of Mark Twain's&...