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…
Carvel’s Flying Saucer lands in Coney Island
A nostalgic ice cream promotion brings oversized “UFOs” and discounted treats to East Coast locations. Brooklyn, NY – A Carvel shop in Coney Island became the site of a themed “UFO crash…
Children’s ibuprofen sold in New Jersey, Made in New York recalled for contamination, 89,000 bottles affected
Health officials warn parents to stop using affected medication after reports of foreign particles. TRENTON, NJ – More than 89,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension are being recalled across the United…
Mortgage rates hold near 6.2%–6.9% in March as inflation keeps pressure on homebuyers
Borrowing costs remain elevated nationwide, shaping affordability and slowing buyer activity. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mortgage rates in the United States are holding within a narrow but elevated range as of Friday, with…
Naked Man Steals Beer from Kosher Lakewood Liquor Store
A St. Patrick’s Day call on 2nd Street ended with a public nudity arrest and an unpaid 25-ounce beer. Lakewood, NJ – A St. Patrick’s Day incident in Lakewood took an unusual…
New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict
NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is Back and He Still Wants to Build a City at Ciba Geigy Superfund Site
Toms River mayor blasts council for voting against plan to minimize state-mandated affordable housing plan. Toms River, NJ – Former Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill returned to politics this week and…
HUD funding fight sparks lawsuit as New Jersey joins 16 states challenging federal policy
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says the Trump administration is unlawfully threatening housing enforcement funding tied to LGBTQ protections. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a…
Mobile barber shops could soon be legal in New York under proposed Assembly bill
Legislation introduced in Albany would allow barbers to operate licensed shops out of trailers or vehicles. Albany, NY – A newly introduced bill in the New York State Assembly would allow barbers…
Senior Citizens in New York are Going Bankrupt as Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Find Out Why
State lawmakers are seeking a deeper look at the financial pressures driving older residents into bankruptcy. Senior bankruptcy study bill introduced in New York Assembly to examine decade of filings Albany, NY…
New Jersey Wants to Change Constitution to Allow Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Racetracks
New Jersey senators push constitutional amendment to allow casinos at racetracks Trenton, NJ – A new proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow casino-style gambling at two major racetracks, potentially…
Seaside Heights Ocean-Block Retail Property Listed for $3.5 Million With Redevelopment Potential
A fully leased retail strip center near the beach in Seaside Heights has hit the market for $3.49 million, with potential for future residential redevelopment. Seaside Heights, NJ – A beachside commercial…
Former EPA Superfund Toxic Waste Site On the Market for an $18 Million Flip
A 22.7-acre property known as Reich Farm in Toms River has been listed for $18 million with approvals for warehouse, office, and self-storage development. Toms River, NJ – One of the largest…
Massive Jackson Warehouse Project Proposed on 30-Acre Farm Site Along Hope Chapel Road Border With Toms River, Manchester
A large industrial warehouse complex has been proposed for a 30-acre property on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Township, replacing farmland with multiple distribution buildings. Jackson, NJ – A major warehouse…
From farm markets to classic bakeries, New Jersey offers some of the best homemade pies in the Northeast.
Lakewood, NJ – With National Pi Day celebrated every March 14, many New Jersey residents look for the perfect slice of pie to mark the occasion. Across the Garden State, bakeries, orchards,…
$1.05 Million Carlson Court Sale Tops This Week’s Jackson Real Estate Closings
A five-bedroom home on Carlson Court led the latest round of Jackson Township property sales, closing for $1.05 million. Jackson, NJ — Several homes sold across Jackson Township this week, with prices…
Drones will soon be delivering Grubhub orders in New Jersey
A three-month pilot program will allow customers near Wonder’s Green Brook location to receive food orders by drone starting March 18. Green Brook, NJ – Grubhub announced a new pilot program that…
Krispy Kreme in Lakewood loses kosher certification, rabbinical agency issues food alert
A kosher supervision group announced that six Krispy Kreme locations in New York and New Jersey, including one in Lakewood, are no longer certified kosher. Lakewood, NJ – A kosher supervision agency…
Gloucester County Commissioners Approve Contracts, Grants, and Infrastructure Projects
Officials approved a series of resolutions covering election equipment, public safety upgrades, road work, and technology purchases during their March 4 meeting. Woodbury, NJ – Gloucester County commissioners approved a wide range…
New York Wants to Ban Octopus Farming
A New York lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prohibit the sale of farm-raised octopus, citing environmental and animal welfare concerns. Albany, NY – New York lawmakers are considering new legislation that…
Jackson Planning Board Approves Hope Chapel Road Office Project After Heated Environmental Debate
A proposed three-story office building sparked environmental concerns and tense public comment before the Jackson Township Planning Board ultimately approved the project Monday night. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board…
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