Ted Kucowski and his son Brandon, 8, compete in the New York City Triathlon. Ted pulled, towed and pushed his son, who is considered a quadriplegic in the competition.

Scott Conner is a unique performer in the Opera New Jersey company. For the festival’s three-week summer season, he portrays two distinct roles in two different productions - Cinderella (La Cenerentola) and La Traviata. (Video by John Munson and Peggy McGlone)

The stark reality that WWII vets are dying by the thousands each day can be seen at the Brigadier General Doyle Veteterans Cemetery. The military honor guard there runs ragged, burying 16 to 18 vets every day, five days a week. (Video by Ed Murray)

Starbucks has announced that it is closing stores all over the country. Right now, five of them will be closing in New Jersey including the store on Broad Street in Newark. (Video by Patti Sapone /The Star-Ledger)