New Jersey
Sumter won't challenge Pascrell in Democratic primary – New Jersey Globe
Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter has decided not to challenge Rep. Bill Pascrell in the 8th district Democratic primary, clearing the field for the 87-year-old congressman to seek a 15th term.
Sumter attended the Passaic County Democratic screening committee this morning but told party leaders on Friday that she plans to drop any plans to take on Pascrell after that vote.
“I interviewed with Passaic County and made them aware that I am ready to serve at the federal level,” Sumter told the New Jersey Globe. “I shook the congressman’s hand as he exited his interview.”
Pascrell, who has spent six decades in Passaic County politics, secured endorsements from Gov. Phil Murphy and his home county chairman, John Currie, this week.
Sumter, a seven-term lawmaker from Paterson who is 37 years younger than the incumbent, has found that Democrats are still ready to stick with Pascrell despite his age. Following the retirement of Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-California), Pascrell will become the oldest member of the U.S. House of Representatives next year if he wins re-election.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh also mulled a primary fight with Pascrell, putting a poll in the field last month. He decided against running.
But when Pascrell does retire, Sumter and Sayegh have planted flags indicating their readiness to run for Congress. A third Paterson Democrat, Assemblyman Benji Wimberley, is also considered a possible candidate.
Bergen Democrats appear solidly with Pascrell — Democratic County Chairman Paul Juliano endorsed him this morning — but an open seat could tempt them to run their own candidate. Passaic County turnout has been light since 2012, when Pascrell defeated Rep. Steve Rothman (D-Fair Lawn) in an incumbent vs. incumbent primary caused by redistricting. In 2022, primary turnout between the two counties was dead even.
Possible Bergen candidates include County Commissioner Tracey Silna Zur, Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, and Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese.
“Congressman Pascrell embodies the very best of leadership: integrity, authenticity, loyalty, and a tireless commitment to fighting for his constituents,” Juliano said. “Bill Pascrell has been an unwavering advocate for Bergen County families, and we need his voice in Congress more than ever. I am proud to endorse Bill Pascrell for Congress and will fight as hard for his re-election as he fights for us.”
New Jersey
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New Jersey
San Diego Wave FC Unveils “Balboa Park Kit”: New Community Jersey for 2026 Season – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Wave FC introduce all-new community kit inspired by San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park
Since 1868, Balboa Park has served as the city’s creative commons. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is home to world-class museums, performing arts institutions, community gathering spaces, and everyday moments that define life in San Diego, from pickup soccer games to family picnics and cultural celebrations. Larger than New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park combined, Balboa Park represents the depth, diversity, and creative energy of the region.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the bespoke kit draws the park’s historic architecture and vibrant tilework. The sleeve cuffs and collar feature the vibrant colors of pink, orange and blue, and patterns from Balboa Park’s tilework, translating architectural detail into wearable design.
Kaiser Permanente, who continues to serve as the official team physicians of Wave FC, is proudly featured on the front of the Balboa Park Kit for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, San Diego based global leader in glucose management, Dexcom, the Club’s official glucose biosensing partner, is returning for the third year and will be featured on the right sleeve. The Club’s pride mark, a compass symbolizing direction, unity and purpose, is displayed on the lower left corner of the new jersey.
To celebrate the launch, San Diego Wave FC will host its 2026 Jersey Launch Event, presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, tonight, February 26, at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park, from 4-8 p.m. PT. The free, public event, will feature live entertainment, exclusive access to the Balboa Kit, giveaways, a Fifth Season museum experience, and community activations spotlighting leaders and organizations from across Balboa Park cultural community.
As part of the event, a portion of proceeds from the Balboa Park Kit will be donated to Forever Balboa Park, supporting the preservation, accessibility, and future of the park for generations to come. Fans can donate directly to Forever Balboa Park here. The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a complimentary gift to all Season Ticket Members at gift pickup for fans to use throughout the museum’s Centennial Celebration. Wave FC players will be in attendance throughout the evening, connecting the fans and celebrating the launch alongside the community.
Fans who purchase a Balboa Park Kit at the event or online on the day of launch will receive an exclusive Fifth Anniversary patch, commemorating the Club’s fifth season.
The Balboa Park Kit joins the Altamar Kit as part of San Diego’s full 2026 jersey collection and is now available here. Fans can select “pick up at event” for an expedited entry line at the Balboa Park event.
New Jersey
Devils Look to Bounce Back in Pittsburgh | PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils
THE SCOOP
After a loss on Wednesday to Buffalo, the Devils remain 11 points behind Boston and the Islanders for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
New Jersey has now lost four games in a row after having won six out of nine games prior to that.
They are 12 points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins who sit in second place in the Metro Division.
The Pens were red hot going into the break, having picked up points in 11 of 12 games (8-1-3) but now head into this next stretch of four to six weeks without their captain and best player, Sidney Crosby, who got injured in the Olympics.
Crosby leads the team with 27 goals and 59 points with Evgeni Malkin second in points at 44. Anthony Mantha is second on the team in goals with 20.
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