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Hackensack Success Hub Launches and Offers Free Consulting for Small Businesses
NJSBDC, FDU, and Main Street Business Alliance Launch Hackensack Success Hub: Offering Free Consulting Services to Empower Local Small Businesses. Hackensack, NJ — August 12, 2024. A powerful new resource is coming to Hackensack, New Jersey, designed to equip small businesses with the tools and guidance they need to thrive. The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC), Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), and the Main Street Business Alliance (MSBA) are proud to announce the launch of the Hackensack Success Hub. This initiative provides no-cost, one-on-one expert consulting services to local small businesses, supporting them in key areas such as marketing, sales, finance, customer service, and social media.
NJ weekend weather: Unsettled skies, occasional rain, rough surf
This week's weather has been amazing. Something for everyone, ranging from cool mornings to warm afternoons, with mainly dry weather along the way. Now we look ahead to the weekend. And it comes with a return to unsettled weather, as several disturbances ride through New Jersey's atmosphere. That means we face increases in cloud cover, humidity, and rain chances.
‘Retro Radio’ station WFDU fans cap summer with BBQ, music, and memories
TEANECK—Nearly 100 WFDU-FM listeners gathered on Aug. 11 at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Teaneck campus for a fundraiser and BBQ, celebrating the end of summer. Attendees mingled with the station’s popular volunteer DJs and received a denim or blue baseball cap featuring the station’s logo. Baseball caps...
Judge orders Teaneck school board to correct 'deficiencies' from meetings
TEANECK — A judge has ordered the township's school board to correct procedural "deficiencies" from its December and January meetings where members voted to remove the high school's principal. The board responded that it will comply at its Aug. 21 meeting. ...
NJ Locals: Last Chance to Be An Extra in ‘Happy Gilmore 2′
After nearly 30 years, Adam Sandler has decided to make a sequel to the 1990s comedy classic. , and the flick is casting and filming here in New Jersey. If you've ever wanted to appear in a movie, Happy Gilmore 2 would be a fun way to make that dream come true.
NJ Transit announces it will be free for a week
It is not often you will get something for free, but if you are a New Jersey Transit rider, you may want to read this. Governor Murphy announced that all service will be free for a week to compensate for months of nightmare commutes. All fares will be waived on all modes of NJ Transit […]
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/16
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 4 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) FRI: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 17 seconds and S 1 foot at 3 seconds.
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
One New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This School Year
How do you feel about cell phone use in schools in New Jersey?. I have a lot of friends who are teachers in Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and cell phones seem to be the bane of their existence. Trying to get their class to keep the phones off and away...
N.J. golfers take on Korn Ferry Tour event at Metedeconk National (PHOTOS)
Golfers with ties to New Jersey hit the links at Metedeconk National for the Magnit Championship, an event on the Korn Ferry Tour, in Jackson. John Pak of Scotch Plains, Harry Higgs, who was born in Camden and Franklin Lakes native Morgan Hoffmann teed off in three consecutive groups this morning.
2 admit violent string of armed robberies, 3 of them in N.J. feds say
Two New York men admitted trying to rob a check cashing location in their state and successfully knocking off three others at gunpoint in New Jersey and making off with over $578,000, federal prosecutors said. Ramel Harris, 42, of Brooklyn, and Neville Brown, 40, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to three...
Five Youth Baseball Players from New Jersey learn about Banana Ball from the Pros
One of the most popular sports entertainment properties in the United States can be found on a Baseball Diamond. The Savannah Bananas performs a unique style of baseball featuring dancing players and variations of the traditional baseball rules. Similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, the Savannah Bananas is a family-friendly sports...
NJ Spotlight News: August 15, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Murphy set to name former aide to replace Menendez as senator. An official announcement about George Helmy, former chief of staff to...
Jackpot: Iconic NJ pop star has new slots game named after her
🎰 It's named after a famous singer from New Jersey. Looking for a jackpot that will make you “wanna dance?”. There is a new slots game named after one iconic singer, actress, and Newark native — and it has taken center stage at casinos across the U.S., including one right here in the Garden State.
More West Nile-positive mosquitos pop up in NJ
Two positive mosquitoes found this week in Atlantic County. Stock up on the mosquito repellant. Two mosquitos tested positive for West Nile virus this week. The Office of Mosquito Control found these insects in Absecon and Hammonton. This comes just a week after tests came back positive for mosquitos from...
Armed ‘squatter’: Police say NJ man lied about owning homes, changed locks
FREEHOLD – A 39-year-old man was facing over a dozen charges for lying about being the owner of two different, vacant homes he was found living in, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Thursday. Markies L. Wells, who also goes by the alias Messiah Law-Elbey, had a last legitimate...
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