WMTR-AM (Cedar Knolls, NJ)

Bon Jovi will play three concerts at Wembley Stadium starting today, Sept. 4. This marks their first London shows since 2019. The Forever Tour stops at Wembley on Friday, as well as Sunday, Sept. 6, and Wednesday, Sept. 9. James Bay opens each performance. He's known for "Hold Back the River" and "Let It Go." Gates open at 5 p.m. local time. James Bay hits the stage at 6:30 p.m. on their Friday and Wednesday concerts, but starts earlier at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Swimmers got stung by jellyfish across Ocean and Monmouth counties this past weekend. The incidents happened in Long Branch, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, and Asbury Park. A Brick Township resident posted photos after her son got stung at the beach Sunday. Swimmers reported stings on their legs, backs, and shoulders, said Joe Bongiovanni, lifeguard and safety supervisor in Asbury Park. Bongiovanni said jellyfish show up this time of year. The stings irritate skin but don't cause major harm.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn enters the 2026 season under a microscope after a 3-14 debut campaign. Yet social media chatter linking Mike Tomlin to the team has surfaced despite the season not starting. Tomlin, who stepped away after 19 seasons with the Steelers, remains on a sabbatical. This speculation creates pointless distractions. Glenn went 3-14 in his first year. Fans won't tolerate another disaster. The first-year coach spent the offseason retooling his approach.

On Tuesday, the New York Giants signed four players to finalize their practice squad: Offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun Wide receiver Charlie Jones Offensive lineman Darian Kinnard Defensive back Elijah Jones These four players bring the total practice squad to 17, according to the New York Giants website. Charlie Jones, 27, played with the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati signed him in the fourth round in 2023.

The Regional Plan Association released "Destination Meadowlands 2050," a blueprint that aims to remake the Meadowlands Sports Complex into a walkable campus with green areas and improved transit links. This plan arrives as the sports hub celebrates 50 years this month. The blueprint envisions a street grid for walkers and cyclists. An east-west walkway would connect MetLife Stadium, American Dream, and the racetrack.

Rutgers University's Snyder Research and Extension Farm in Pittstown has spent over 25 years building new tomato types. Growers need them. Consumers want them. Scientists at the site work to boost traits like flavor, color, size, and how well plants fight off disease. The university released the Rutgers 250 in 2016 as a modern version of the classic type. For almost a century, the institution has played a big role in creating types grown across New Jersey and in other states.

The Garden State ice cream chain, Jersey Freeze, is planning its 75th anniversary in 2027 with a party at its flagship location in Freehold. As part of its expansion, Jersey Freeze recently opened a new location in Middlesex County at 1447 NJ-18 Ste. 5 in Old Bridge. This new Jersey Freeze still serves the franchise's signature soft serve cones filled with natural ingredients and multiple machines that enable a range of flavors and emphasize high-quality ingredients.

Alex Van Halen received the Knight in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands decoration on Tuesday in Nijmegen, the city where he and his brother Eddie lived as kids. Mayor Hubert Bruls presented the honor to the 73-year-old drummer at the Berchmanianum, which is the academy building of Radboud University. This decoration is the highest civilian knighthood in the Netherlands. It marks achievements in arts, science, sport and literature. "My cousin organized most of this.

Ikons of Rock has opened at The Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower. This 70-minute production features costumed performers who portray more than 50 classic rock acts. The show shifted to the Strip venue after launching at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas in January for what was supposed to be a year-long engagement, according to Nevada Business Magazine. Live music meets costumes and visual effects to bring KISS, Heart, Def Leppard and Ozzy Osbourne to life.

Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings will release the full first show from Jimi Hendrix's May 30, 1970, performance at Berkeley Community Theatre on Oct. 16. According to an official news release, Magic Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live At Berkeley (First Show) marks the first time this concert will be available in its original running order. It comes out on two-LP vinyl, CD, and all streaming services. The band's final lineup played two sets that day. Hendrix handled guitar and vocals.