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Developer blames lender for troubles at Newark’s splashiest project
The Lakewood-based development group behind a massive three-tower development in Newark alleges their lender stopped funding the project. An entity tied to Acier Holdings filed a lawsuit in New Jersey state court claiming the project’s lender Parkview Financial is undercapitalized and is failing to fund their project known as The Halo. The towers will become some of the tallest buildings in Newark, reshaping the city’s skyline.
WBGO launches a series of concerts at The Newark Public Library, in collaboration with Audible
Join WBGO on Wednesday, July 17th, in the courtyard of the Newark Main Library for some great After Work Jazz!. Renowned trumpeter Lee Hogans has played with industry giants such as Marcus Miller, Maceo Parker, Jay-Z, and Prince. His career includes tours with Jill Scott and The Jonas Brothers, and appearances on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. In 2004, Lee formed Pursuance, a band blending jazz, hip-hop, and soul. Lee Hogans and Pursuance have performed at many prestigious venues including the Blue Note, and backed hip-hop legends Prodigy, Masta Ace, and more.
Pascack Hills football growing bigger and getting better | State of the Program
Pascack Hills has reached a state of growth. After three years in the Ivy Division, the Broncos are moving back to mainstream competition in the Super Football Conference's American Red. The promotion comes after back-to-back division titles and the Broncos' winningest season in more than four decades. For coach Evan Lampert, high finishes in...
BLM Paterson holds clinic to help people navigate the 'bureaucracy' of expungements
PATERSON — William Clark returned home to Paterson last December after spending more than four months in prison on a drug dealing conviction. Ever since, Clark said, he has been on a mission to get his record wiped clean so he can start his life over — this time on the right side...
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year so far in North Jersey
If you thought the summer heat couldn't get any worse, you may unfortunately have been wrong. Heat index values could soar up to 104 degrees Tuesday, making it potentially the hottest day of the year so far, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Joe DeSilva. A heat advisory is in...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
UPDATE: 2 N.J. Counties Have Mandatory Water Restrictions
UPDATE: 2 N.J. Counties Have Mandatory Water Restrictions. Here is an update for New Jersey residents, two counties are affected according to New Jersey American Water Company. NJ.com reports that the company has issued water restrictions for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. NJ.com reports "New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth...
When will I get my ANCHOR benefit? The latest on N.J. property tax savings.
Now that the next ANCHOR property tax benefit was funded in the new state budget, residents want to know when they can expect their money. The ANCHOR payments, which are for the 2021 tax year, will pay the same level as last year: up to $1,500 to homeowners and $450 for renters, with senior homeowners and renters getting an extra $250.
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
11 N.J. neighborhoods that will be completely underwater by the end of the century
Thinking about the future ramifications of sea level rise in New Jersey might first bring to mind what rising oceans could mean for coastal and inland homes. Plenty of other infrastructure — from transportation hubs to schools to public utilities — also exist in places climate scientists tell us are likely to be overcome by water in the years and decades to come. Water that comes from the surrounding ocean, and smaller waterways — but also water from more intense rainfall.
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college experience less of a mystery for families, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a proposal that puts a cap on annual tuition hikes. "We have to do a better job of...
NJ weather: The heat wave is making these Jersey Shore business owners miserable
When the air conditioning went out, Brendan Smith promised his employees at Julio's Pizza Co. in Atlantic Highlands that if they would stop complaining about just how hot it was, he would buy them all milkshakes from Nicholas Creamery across the street when their shift was over. The employees quietly went back to work. Smith made good on his promise. But the stifling heat returned the next day. And the next. And the next. ...
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