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"We recognize that New Jerseyans have important questions about what new nuclear energy could mean for their bills ..."
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...
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NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Thursday a $183.5 million multistate settlement with rent-to-own financing company Acima Digital LLC and its parent company, Acima Holdings LLC, resolving allegations that the company misled consumers about the costs and terms of its rental-purchase agreements. The bipartisan settlement,...
Shirley Emehelu’s appointment to New Jersey’s second-highest executive office marks a historic breakthrough. Shirley U. Emehelu has made history as the first Black immigrant to serve in one of New Jersey’s highest executive leadership positions. Emehelu, a Nigerian-born American lawyer, was appointed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill on...
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.
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
The banking giant has disclosed job cuts affecting over 900 positions across three states this year, even as profits and overall employment rise.
A Powerball ticket sold in Montvale, New Jersey, won the $847 million jackpot in the Wednesday, Nov. 4 drawing. It matched all six numbers, according to Cleveland.com. The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, and 56, with a Powerball of 21. The Power Play multiplier was 2x. Wegmans Food Market on Farm View in Montvale sold the ticket.
Advocates for Children of New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families held its 2026 Virtual Forum on Monday, November 9th. This forum offered an opportunity to connect with Acting DCF Commissioner Joseph E. Ribsam Jr. and the department's new leadership team to hear about their priorities and vision, and to learn about the latest news and events affecting children and families involved in the child welfare system.
Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...
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...
A Garden State Initiative report revisits NJ Transit’s canceled microgrid project, arguing that its history offers lessons for New Jersey’s energy and transportation planning as the state faces electricity affordability and reliability concerns. The report, “Resiliency Lost: The Energy and Leadership Costs of Canceling NJ Transit’s Grid Infrastructure,”...
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...
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...
Friday will not be a nice weather day across New Jersey, with scattered rain, limited wintry weather, coastal flooding, and the coldest temps since March.
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.
Hightstown vendor openings. Vendors and food-truck operators can inquire about participating in the Wedgwood 120 Holiday Vendor and Senior Resource Fair Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at 201 E. Ward St., Hightstown. The organizers are still accepting participants. The fair combines holiday shopping, food trucks and senior-care resources, with...
For 91 year-old coach Miller Bugliari, what matters more than his 994 wins is the relationships with his players. — Thomas E. Franklin, Kelly Whiteside and Luke Cirianni. Step inside Miller Bugliari’s office and get lost in the memories. From ceiling to floor, barely any white space exists between the photos, plaques and pennants which tell the remarkable story of a 91-year-old life well lived.
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