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…
Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…
Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods buys iconic Nathan’s Famous in $450 million deal
NEW YORK, NY – Nathan’s Famous, the 108-year-old Coney Island hot dog brand synonymous with classic American food culture, has been sold to Smithfield Foods, the U.S. meat-processing giant owned by Hong…
Virginia Lawmakers Push for Higher Sales Taxes for Every County and City
RICHMOND, VA – A bipartisan group of Virginia senators has introduced legislation that would allow every county and city in the Commonwealth to hold a local referendum on raising sales taxes to…
Virginia bill to tax federal corporate benefits at 100% rate
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal in the Virginia General Assembly would impose a tax on large companies whose employees depend on federal assistance programs, a measure its sponsor says is designed…
Virginia proposes 10% income tax increase for wealthy earners
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would create a higher income tax rate for the state’s wealthiest earners, directing millions in additional revenue toward education, childcare, and…
Judge orders Starbucks disability discrimination case into arbitration
NEW YORK, NY – A federal magistrate judge has ordered a former Starbucks employee’s disability discrimination lawsuit into private arbitration, finding that the worker electronically agreed to resolve all employment disputes outside…
Southwest Airlines ramp agents win conditional certification in federal wage case
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A federal magistrate judge has granted conditional certification to a group of Southwest Airlines ramp agents alleging unpaid overtime, allowing the workers to collectively pursue claims under the…
South Korean Corporate Giant Hanwha With Close Financial Ties to China Takes Over Philadelphia Shipyard
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A South Korean industrial powerhouse is steering America’s shipbuilding future from the Delaware River. Hanwha Group, one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates, has confirmed plans to expand the recently…
Korean firm Hanwha faces scrutiny for alleged labor abuses as Philadelphia port operations draw federal attention
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Korean business empire Hanwha is making news again in the United States. If it’s not slave labor used to build its solar celle,s now it’s facing a challenge at…
Man arrested after threatening to blow up Pantops Bojangles over wrong food order
PANTOPS, Va. – A Charlottesville man is facing felony charges after police say he threatened to harm employees and blow up a Bojangles restaurant in Pantops following a dispute over an incorrect…
Virginia to mandate bar and restaurant drink to food ratios in 2026
RICHMOND, VA – Legislation introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session seeks to adjust Virginia’s longstanding rules that determine how much food restaurants must sell compared to alcohol to maintain a mixed-beverage…
This Seaside Heights Boardwalk Bar is For Sale with a Price Tag of $2.4 Million
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A prime piece of Seaside Heights boardwalk real estate is on the market as part of an estate sale, offering investors or operators a rare oceanfront property complete…
Turnkey Beach Haven property with thriving sandwich shop hits market for $695K
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – A fully leased 12,000-square-foot commercial property at 510 North Bay Avenue in Beach Haven has hit the market for $695,000, offering investors or operators a rare turnkey opportunity…
Former Little Egg Harbor municipal building hits market for $650K in Tuckerton
TUCKERTON, NJ – The former Little Egg Harbor Municipal Building at 7 Gifford Road is up for sale, offering investors or owner-users a 10,700-square-foot commercial property in a prime Ocean County location…
Jersey Mike’s fires up first-ever hot Italian sub to celebrate 70 years of Jersey flavor
MANASQUAN, NJ – Jersey Mike’s Subs is heating up its 70th anniversary with a brand-new menu item that pays tribute to its roots while turning up the grill. The beloved New Jersey-born…
Wingstop turns up the heat with new Hot Honey Trio now available across New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Wingstop is doubling down on sweet heat this winter with the nationwide launch of its new Hot Honey Trio — three limited-time flavors designed to satisfy fans’ growing…
Pennsylvania surges to top tier for business survival under Shapiro
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in the nation for new business survival, according to newly released federal data that shows more than half of businesses launched in the…
Mamdani orders citywide fee and fine overhaul to ease pressure on small businesses
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday signed Executive Order 11, directing city agencies to inventory and reduce the fees and civil penalties imposed on small businesses, marking a broad…
Virginia bill proposes $15 minimum wage by 2029 with annual inflation adjustments
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal filed for the 2026 legislative session would raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029 and establish automatic annual increases tied to inflation beginning…
Defunct Chai Urgent Care Building in Jackson Hits Market with $1.3 Million Price Tag
JACKSON, N.J. – A 3,000-square-foot medical office building on West County Line Road is now listed for sale at $1.3 million following the permanent closure of its former tenant, Chai Urgent Care.…
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