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With Pop Up Bagels having many locations in New York City prior to opening in Westfield, the online buzz for this place was major. All over social media, people were describing the unique schmears and fluffy bagels Pop Up Bagels has to offer. With the first New Jersey location just one town over, it was a must try to see if it was truly worth the hype.
Flu activity is rising across the country, with New Jersey cases increasing rapidly. Here's what New Jersey residents should know.
New Jersey’s winter utility shutoff protections begin Sunday, November 15, giving qualifying households a way to keep essential services on while they work through financial hardship. The Winter Termination Program runs through March 15. It protects eligible residential customers from disconnection of electric, gas, water and wastewater service during...
The banking giant has disclosed job cuts affecting over 900 positions across three states this year, even as profits and overall employment rise.
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police Women’s Softball Team captured the championship at the 2026 East Coast State Police Women’s Softball Tournament, finishing with an undefeated 6-0 record. The tournament was held Sept. 18-20 in Swansea, Massachusetts, and hosted by the Massachusetts State Police. According...
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will highlight the economic benefits of the state’s growing cannabis industry during the New Jersey League of Municipalities Annual Conference in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The session will focus on opportunities for municipalities to generate tax revenue by allowing cannabis businesses...
County spends $1.4 million to expand Neighborhood First. Bucks County officials and Bristol Township community members met to mark the growth of Neighborhood First, a program that fosters mentorship, education, and structured activities for at-risk youth. The organization outgrew its original Bath Road facility, prompting the county to help fund a new 2,300-square-foot modular building next door. The expanded space includes staff offices, a classroom, an open programming area and private rooms for educational and skills development. The project also included an expanded parking lot, stormwater improvements, and landscaping. Neighborhood First Executive Director Walter Mims said the expansion is a milestone for an organization that has served local youth for 25 years. County Commissioner Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia praised the program’s staff for their commitment to young people and their track record of helping students succeed. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.4 million, funded through several sources, including federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and the Opioid Settlement Fund.
A little kindness can go a long way! Bring a new unwrapped gift, coat or non-perishable food to the Beach Bums Christmas Drive and help spread holiday magic to local families.
Smart meters have brought the same promise as other digital technology: making everyday tasks easier. Yet, as electricity costs continue to climb, some ratepayers question if the readings are accurate and whether the promise is grounded in reliable data. “Smart meters are no different than our legacy meters that we...
Coastal flooding and powerful winds are hitting parts of the Northeast as a nor’easter brings the chance for the season’s first measurable snow.
The Lakewood Board of Education is continuing its legal fight against New Jersey’s attempt to take control of the township’s public school district, as the ongoing dispute over local control and state intervention moves through administrative proceedings. The New Jersey Department of Education initiated the takeover process in...
Volunteer firefighters in front of a NJAW operations truck. - New Jersey American Water (NJAW) New Jersey American Water announced on Nov. 12 that applications are open for its 2027 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, which provides funding to eligible volunteer fire departments, ambulance squads, rescue squads and other emergency response organizations in the company’s service areas.
MORRIS COUNTY — A New Jersey Lottery player in Morris County won $1,000,000 on Friday, November 6, in the New Jersey $1 Million Premier CA$H Scratch-Off game. Two of the game’s top prizes remain. The winner, a regular Lottery player, bought his $20 ticket at the Netcong Valero,...
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Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware face a Level 1 severe weather risk Thursday afternoon.
Evolution is expanding its presence in New Jersey with a new live dealer studio at Atlantic City’s Showboat, marking the company’s largest iGaming studio to date. The news follows the company’s third-quarter report with growth in all regions for the first time in two years. Replacing the Non-Gaming Hotel The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has approved the facility, according to a report by The Press of Atlantic City. The project will spread across roughly 60,000 square feet on the second floor of the Showboat property, which is currently operating as a hotel with no gaming options available. The new facility comes to amplify Evolution’s existing live dealer operations in the city. The list includes popular studios at the Tropicana, Hard Rock, and Ocean Casino. These facilities provide online casino players with access to live dealer table games and physical slot machines through digital platforms. Evolution supplies live casino products to several major operators in New Jersey, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Hard Rock Bet, BetFanatics and BetRivers. The Swedish company also owns several gaming software brands, including NetEnt, Red Tiger and DigiWheel. New Jersey’s Online Casino Market Continues to Grow The timing for the
On October 29, 2026, the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division confirmed that the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) does not override greater protections for military leave under state law. Quick Hits The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division recently ruled that USERRA does not preempt the state’s more expansive protections for military leave. In this case, the Atlantic City Police Department fired a police officer after he exceeded USERRA’s five-year limit for protected military leave. The court rejected the city’s contention that New Jersey law stops protecting a servicemember after five years of leave. USERRA provides a cumulative total of up to five years of job-protected military leave with one civilian employer when servicemembers are called to duty. USERRA supersedes any local law, state law, or employment contract that would reduce the time or benefits provided under USERRA, and its regulations specify that it establishes a floor, not a ceiling, for the rights of those it protects. A recent New Jersey case highlights the importance of USERRA’s deference to more expansive state law protections for servicemembers. New Jersey’s military leave laws are more expansive than USERRA and require that employees of state entities who are
Nobody wants that last-minute supermarket scramble. Stock up on the sides now.
HILLSBOROUGH TONWSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — State officials visited Abma’s Farm in Hillsborough on Monday, Nov. 9, to highlight how New Jersey’s Agritourism Grant Program is helping agricultural businesses expand educational opportunities and attract visitors. Representatives from the New Jersey Department of State, Department of Agriculture and...
