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CDC issues travel advisory to residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

March 30, 2020 The Center Square

Residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a travel advisory as the number of deaths in the United States from the novel coronavirus doubled to more than 2,000 over a 48 hour period.

A return trip to Metuchen, New Jersey

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes a trip isn’t about taking in an art gallery or museum. It’s about returning to a place that holds special meaning. For me, that is the train platforms in Metuchen, N.J.

More people visiting New Jersey, the Garden State

March 9, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno recently attended the New Jersey Conference on Tourism to discuss the New Jersey Tourism Industry’s diverse attractions for all seasons and the improvements the industry has made over the last year.

Quinn: Competition at the center of Atlanta Falcons’ new program

June 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Competition serves as the central theme of the Atlanta Falcons program this offseason under new Head Coach Dan Quinn.

Amtrak Urges Congress to Not Take Northeast Corridor For Granted

November 11, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The country must stop taking the aging Northeast Corridor (NEC), a national transportation asset, for granted, Amtrak’s president recently told Congress. “We must stop taking this vital infrastructure for granted and start investing in the future of the region and the nation,” Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman told a Congressional committee last month. “We have an infrastructure that, while safe, is vulnerable to service disruptions at virtually any time and place.”

Newark, N.J., named the world’s unfriendliest city

August 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Anyone looking to take a vacation should avoid Islamabad, Pakistan. Makes sense. But, steer clear of Newark, N.J.?

Group: Iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk undamaged By Hurricane Sandy

November 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

News reports claiming the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk was damaged or washed away during Hurricane Sandy are incorrect and erroneous as the boardwalk remains intact and has been fully open to visitors since Nov. 2, the Atlantic City Alliance said.

Statue of Liberty closed for upgrades

November 16, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Statue of Liberty, an icon of liberty and freedom, celebrated its 125th anniversary last month.

New Jersey waterfall the newest national park

November 14, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A massive waterfall in Paterson, N.J., that helped to develop the city into an industrial powerhouse in the 19th century, is set to become the nation’s newest national park.

‘Does this train go to Metuchen?’

August 24, 2003 Todd DeFeo

A dozen eyes gazed down the tracks, hoping a train was close to the station.