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.
The pandemic was difficult for the nation's restaurant industry. And one of New York City's famous Delmonico's is ready to look past that and toward the future when it reopens on Friday. Max Tucci, Delmonico's global brand officer, and Dennis Turcnovic, owner of Delmonico's, both joined Cheddar News to discuss the history of the restaurant, how it always bounces back and what delicious offerings the menu has.
The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, on Wednesday announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for the schools' graduates.
Lucas Jensen, senior manager of company-operated locations, and Gabi Picinic, general manager, both of 'The Melting Pot,' joined Cheddar News to demonstrate how to go about a chocolate fondue at home, explaining the process and ingredients needed to do so.
