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Concerned residents file second lawsuit against New Jersey offshore wind project over noise pollution
Save Long Beach Island, a community group created in opposition to a massive offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, filed its second lawsuit to block the construction of an Atlantic Shores South project. In its lawsuit against Atlantic Shore South Offshore Wind, Save Long Beach Island requested that the court require offshore […]
Specialty gift retailer opens another full-format location in New Jersey
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A Pennsylvania-based retailer continues to expand its presence in the Garden State. Norman's Hallmark has opened for business at Wrangleboro Consumer Square in the Mays Landing section of town. The shop joins a lineup of heavy-hitting retailers at the plaza like Target and Kohl's. The 4,500-square-foot...
It Needs To Be Said Again: This Is NOT South Jersey
New Jersey has an interesting history when it comes to who we are as a state. The most common argument today, however, is the all-important North vs South Jersey debate. Throw in the argument of including Central Jersey and you have a whole new can of worms there. But let's face it, it wouldn't be New Jersey without these debates. Yes, we are divided when it comes to defining who we are, but we're divided in a way that's always good-natured and well-intended.
Internet gambling in N.J. sets revenue record, but in-person betting takes a dip
Internet gambling in New Jersey had its best month ever in August, bringing in over $198 million in revenue even as most of Atlantic City’s land-based casinos continued to win less than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement...
Revealed: How a super-modern Sixers stadium would look like in NJ
New Jersey has upped its game in trying to entice the 76ers to make the move across the river from Philadelphia. A stunning rendering of a waterfront arena that could be built in Camden has been released by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, as the authority's CEO called it a "transformational project."
Exodus from NJ costs $5.3 billion in lost taxable income, report says
⚫ Money is moving into New Jersey, but much more money is moving out. ⚫ NJ lost 20,000 tax filers in a 12-month period. When someone decides to move out of the Garden State, it's not just a hit to New Jersey's ego — it contributes to a big pool of money that the state may never see again.
NJ now offering an additional $2,000 if you buy an electric vehicle
New Jersey is offering an additional treat if you decide to purchase an electric vehicle. Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday announced the launch of an income-based financial incentive for EV purchases, to go along with the Charge Up New Jersey incentive program that's been running for years.
Another great Grandma Pizza found in Central Jersey
Another busy weekend across New Jersey as we promoted small towns and main street businesses. After a six-county Saturday, we started Sunday off right at the parish picnic for St. Vincent De Paul Church in Hamilton. It was great to see our friend Father Stan and many other parishioners who we've known over the years.
Tropical storms moving north. How it will affect weather in New Jersey this week?
A tropical storm brought more than a foot of rain to southern North Carolina, a historical downpour unseen in the area in hundreds of years that caused life-threatening flash flooding Monday. That same system is heading north, passing through New Jersey, but not with the same strength. ...
After 76 years, NJ hardware store is out of business
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — A decades-old family business has closed its doors for good. According to the Daily Record, Cerbo Lumber & Hardware conducted its last day of business on Sept. 10. The operation lasted 76 years, spanning three generations, the newspaper said. The lumber yard along Route 46 was...
Why Are These South Jersey School Districts Holding Special Elections?
In February of this year, the New Jersey Department of Education released the State Aid Summaries as part of the $11.7 Billion State School Funding Budget. But the result of that announcement left many South Jersey School Districts in disarray. The aftermath of this new New Jersey School Funding Budget...
Report: NJ is not the most diverse state, but it’s close
New Jersey prides itself on being one of the most diverse states in the nation. A new report suggests it has the right to do so — but diversity doesn't only connect to differing cultures and religions. In a report released on Monday by WalletHub, New Jersey ranks as...
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