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…
New Jersey Santa performer nabbed in child exploitation probe
Trenton, NJ – He checked his file list and checked it twice before uploading photos of children on the internet. Now, this New Jersey Santa performer is getting more than coal in…
ICE agents conduct enforcement operations in Lakewood amid reports of multiple arrests
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Federal immigration agents have been conducting enforcement operations in and around Lakewood over the past week, according to multiple reports from residents and local sources. The U.S. Immigration and…
New Jersey’s Annual Punk Rock Flea Market comes to Jackson with ‘Wreck the Halls’ holiday shopping fest
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market (NJPRFM) is bringing its loud, weird, and wildly creative holiday spirit back to Ocean County this month with its annual “Wreck…
Yankee Candle to close stores in New Jersey and cut 900 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring
JACKSON, NJ – Yankee Candle’s parent company, Newell Brands, announced Monday it will shut down 20 of its retail stores and lay off more than 900 employees in North America as part…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure
New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…
Whre’s the Beef? Wendy’s portions spark outrage as New York area customers accuse chain of shrinkflation
NEW YORK, NY – From Lower Manhattan to Washington Heights, Wendy’s customers are calling foul on what they describe as shrinking burgers, smaller nuggets, and full-price meals that don’t fill them up.…
America’s Sneaker Market Is Crashing And New Jersey Sellers Are Feeling It— Here’s Why
After years of explosive growth fueled by hype, exclusivity, and social media buzz, the U.S. sneaker market is facing a sharp downturn. Analysts and resellers alike are calling it a “crash,” as…
Toms River Stop and Shop Latest Supermarket to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop confirmed plans to close its Route 9 supermarket by late spring 2026, ending years of operation at one of its Ocean County locations. The company…
Murphy touts $20 million taxpayer-backed grocery store in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy is celebrating the opening of a new Save A Lot supermarket in Atlantic City’s Renaissance Plaza, part of a nearly $20 million state-funded redevelopment effort.…
New Jersey Judge Rules Nude Massage Parlor Must Allow Trans Customers in Female Only Section
Palisades Park, NJ – A well-known Korean spa that requires full nudity in certain areas has revised its rules to let transgender women enter female-only sections after settling a discrimination lawsuit. King…
Brick to extend storefront fee waiver program to boost vacant property renovations
BRICK, N.J. – Brick Township officials will be voting to extend the town’s Storefront Revitalization Program, continuing a local incentive that waives construction fees for business owners who renovate empty commercial spaces.…
Jersey bill would let real estate agents get paid through LLCs without rocking broker ties
Trenton, NJ – A new Assembly bill clarifies that New Jersey real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons can route commissions through their own limited liability companies without changing their relationship with their employing…
NJ wants to ban employers from asking job applicants about their gender
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their gender during the early stages of the hiring process. Assemblywoman Shama A.…
As Sherrill Waffles on New Jersey Sales Tax, GOP Pushes for Lower Rate
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would roll back the state’s sales and use tax rate from 6.625 percent to 6 percent beginning January 1, 2026.…
Here are all the great vendors at this year’s Brick Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Satuday
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market is back for one special Saturday, bringing the community together at Windward Beach Park for its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Market. The market will open from…
Berkeley gas station raided after probe into illegal THC and flavored vape sales
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a Bayville gas station ended with police seizing hundreds of prohibited vape and THC products. Detectives executed a court-approved search warrant at the Sinclair…
Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers
NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…
White House Jobs report Shows Growth in U.S. Employment Rate
Washington, DC – The White House declared “major progress” Thursday after new data showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, more than double economists’ forecasts, with nearly all gains coming…
What Happened? Nvidia stock price fueled short market rally, but that quickly ended
New York, NY – A furious early rally on Wall Street fizzled out Thursday as excitement over Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings reversed, sending major indexes sharply lower by the closing bell. The Dow…
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