Phil Murphy Brought Hollywood to New Jersey, Now Mikie Sherrill is Suing Movie Companies
Trenton, NJ – For nearly eight years, New Jersey has aggressively marketed itself as Hollywood East. Under Gov. Phil Murphy, the state revived its film tax credit program, recruited some of the…
$6M bayfront mega-mansion redefines luxury living in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A newly built, resort-style waterfront estate has hit the Toms River market for a staggering $5.999 million, setting a new benchmark for coastal luxury in Ocean County. Listed…
Sen. Carmen Amato bill would roll back NJ’s new ‘mansion tax’ tiers, restore flat 1% rate on $1M-plus property deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal from Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R-Ocean) seeks to undo New Jersey’s recently enacted tiered tax system on high-value real estate transfers, restoring a single flat…
NJ Senate panel advances bill requiring LLCs to disclose property owners in real estate deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would force limited liability companies (LLCs) purchasing residential properties to publicly disclose their true owners, a move aimed at increasing…
Popular Clothing Outlet Stores Closing Due to Bankruptcy
Neptune, NJ – Eddie Bauer’s North American retail operator, Catalyst Brands, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2026, a move expected to close nearly all of the…
Pizza Hut to shut down 250 US locations as review sparks NJ concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Pizza Hut is planning to close roughly 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States in early 2026, the company announced this week, as part of a sweeping strategic review…
Jackson’s Clearstream neighborhood preps for new cul-de-sac homes
JACKSON, NJ – A 2.1-acre parcel tucked off Clearstream Road is drawing attention as developers move to develop homes at a new residential cul-de-sac in one of Jackson Township’s most desirable neighborhoods…
$5.7M Jackson farmland slated for development surges on South Hope Chapel Road
JACKSON, NJ – A 17.4-acre tract of farmland along South Hope Chapel Road is pending sale for $5.75 million, signaling another major move in Jackson’s accelerating shift toward commercial and warehouse development.…
Massive new Jackson warehouse opens doors for tenants near I-195
JACKSON, NJ – A newly constructed industrial giant has officially hit the market in Jackson, offering more than 150,000 square feet of premium distribution space and setting a new standard for logistics…
Melting Pot pushes interactive fondue as Valentine’s Day alternative
RED BANK, NJ – Melting Pot is positioning its four-course fondue experience as a destination for Valentine’s Day celebrations, offering an interactive menu built around shared cooking, conversation, and group dining. The…
Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer opens Midtown Atlanta tavern
ATLANTA, GA – Jon Taffer, the hospitality entrepreneur and executive producer of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, is expanding his Taffer’s Tavern franchise with a new Midtown Atlanta location set to open February…
Meet P.F. Chang’s New Marketing Chief Who Will Connect Brand With Diverse Audiences
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – P.F. Chang’s announced the appointment of Holly Smith as chief marketing officer, tasking the restaurant brand with strengthening guest engagement and expanding its market presence as competition intensifies across…
Nobody Asked For It, But McDonald’s Drops Caviar McNuggets Ahead of Valentine’s Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As McDonald’s is raising prices on its once regularly value packed meals, it’s adding a menu item that reflects its new fine-dining like costs. Caviar Chicken McNuggests. It’s…
Single and alone on Valentine’s Day? Wendy’s has a solution for you
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Are you alone and single this year? Have no fear, your local Wendy’s restaurant will be your wingman this Valentine’s Day. Wendy’s is marking Singles Awareness Day with…
Stoner’s Pizza Joint rolls out $4.20 recovery deal and heart-shaped pies
CHARLESTON, SC – Stoner’s Pizza Joint is giving fans a reason to keep celebrating after the big game, with a one-day National Pizza Day offer and the launch of its limited-edition heart-shaped…
NJ bill makes financial aid form a permanent graduation requirement whether you need it or not
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey high school students would be permanently required to complete a financial aid application before graduation under a new bill amending a 2023 state law. The legislation removes…
Judge tosses Hackensack hospital false imprisonment lawsuit filed by visitor
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey man who claimed he was assaulted and falsely imprisoned at Hackensack University Medical Center after accompanying his…
Andy Kim, New Jersey’s real fear isn’t ICE raids it’s crushing bills under Democrat leadership
Misplaced Fears: New Jersey’s Real Terror Comes in the Mailbox, Not at the Door OP/ED – In the shadow of recent immigration enforcement actions, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim has amplified…
Prank pizza order turns heartwarming as fooled Jersey shop feeds community, first responders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A family-owned pizzeria turned an unfortunate prank into a community celebration Sunday after a large fake delivery order left them with stacks of fresh pies and a choice…
New Jersey judge rejects bid to void Jaguar timing chain class settlement
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has denied Adam McKinney’s attempt to reopen the Jaguar Land Rover timing chain class action, rejecting his motion for relief from the court’s final approval of…
Virginia Democrats Want to Tax Your Fantasy Football League
Virginia bill seeks to tighten oversight and taxation of fantasy sports operators RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers are considering a major overhaul of the state’s Fantasy Contests Act, introducing new licensing rules,…
