Beachgoers will have the chance to soak up some sun at New Jersey's Point Pleasant Beach this weekend. Officials have reversed an indefinite closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The popular Jenkinson's Boardwalk will also allow foot traffic starting Friday, May 29, however, amusement parks in the area will remain closed until Governor Phil Murphy gives the green light. While beaches are set to reopen, hundreds of police officers will be deployed to enforce social distancing guidelines. Michelle Castillo reports from the Jersey shore.
Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms.
2024 is the Year of the Dragon for the Lunar New Year, which kicks off February 10. To commemorate the occasion, the U.S. Post Office unveiled a new dragon stamp.
