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Downbeach Seafood Festival supports local business, economy
“Highlighting South Jersey’s best seafood businesses is really the main goal,” said Henderson, who noted all 80 of those vendors in attendance were from New Jersey, while...
Stockton’s Hughes Center research documents pandemic’s effect on New Jerseyans’ mental health
The researchers, led by Stockton professor Justin Ostrofsky, worked over two college semesters to analyze public datasets, and published the results of an original Stockton...
New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1
New Jersey will raise its gasoline tax by about a penny per gallon next month, Gov. Phil Murphy's administration said Friday. The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell...
New Jersey secretary of state to become new lieutenant governor
Tahesha Way, New Jersey's secretary of state since Gov. Phil Murphy first took office in 2018, will be sworn in as the Garden State's new lieutenant governor. Read more from The...
Atlantic County introduces $2.4 million bond ordinance for second aviation park building
The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners introduced a $2.38 million bond ordinance at its meeting Tuesday to fund the second building at the National Aerospace Research and...
Ørsted official: Ocean Wind 1 remains on schedule for 2025
Hina Kazmi, the Ocean Wind 1 program director for Ørsted, said the company has not slowed or paused any planned activity related to the project — and set a timeline for the next...
Survey: Remote Work Isn’t Going Away — and Executives Know It
Remote work spiked during the pandemic, from about 6% of full workdays in the U.S. to more than 50% in the spring of 2020. Since then, it’s steadily decreased and since early...
Boost Your Productivity with These Practical Habits
SUMMARY Batching tasks allows you to group similar tasks together and focus on them for a specific period of time, improving concentration and allowing you to monotask rather...
New Jersey governor says state can’t handle NYC migrants
Gov. Phil Murphy suggested Thursday that New Jersey does not have the resources to take an influx of migrants from New York City at the direction of the Biden...
Member Spotlight: DonutNV
Food trucks are a fun and casual way to enjoy different foods, but when a colorful trailer promising hot mini donuts and fresh-squeezed lemonade pulls up, it is time to make room...
Biden Offers Airports in Atlantic City, on Canadian Border to House NYC Migrants
The Biden administration has some suggestions for where New York City can house some of the 60,000 asylum seekers who recently arrived: a remote facility closer to Montreal than...
FEMA Announces over $32 million for Resiliency Projects in Atlantic & Cape May County Communities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the selection of 149 applications totaling nearly $642.5 million in available grant funding for fiscal year...
Jerry Compere to help students develop musical talent as artist-in-residence at Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
Students ages 13-18 will be working with film composer, concert pianist, and professional musician Jerry Compere as the very first artist in residence for Boys & Girls Club...
Fox Rothschild Expands Automotive Practice With Addition of Aboyoun Dobbs
As the automotive industry revs back up to pre-pandemic levels, Fox Rothschild LLP welcomed New Jersey-based automotive boutique Aboyoun Dobbs LLC to the firm. Read more from New...
Attention CEOs: Workplace Culture is Your Biggest Asset
SUMMARY CEOs agree that workplace culture is their most powerful asset, yet it ranks low on their list of priorities. According to research, a great culture affects reputation,...
NJEDA Construction Inflation Fund
The Construction Inflation Fund is a pilot program established to provide grants for real estate development projects that have experienced increased construction costs and...
Stockton Group to Explore University’s Continued Growth in Atlantic City
Stockton University has officially begun efforts to study options that would enhance its impact in Atlantic City. Strong demand for student housing in Atlantic City led to...
Forbes names AtlantiCare one of the best employers in NJ
AtlantiCare has gained recognition on the Forbes America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023 list, keeping company with organizations such as Apple, Wegmans, Princeton University and...
G3 Partners with VC Firm MMX Management
GaudHammer Gaming Group (G3), a leading force in real-money video game wagering and gaming media, today announced a strategic partnership with MMX Management, a preeminent...
New Jersey’s gambling revenue was up by 5.3% in July. The Borgata casino set a new monthly record
Atlantic City’s casinos, the three New Jersey horse tracks that take sports bets, and their online partners won over half a billion dollars from gamblers in July, up 5.3% from a...
ACUA To Test Microplastic Filtration System at Its Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is partnering with PolyGone, a startup created by Princeton University graduates, to remove microplastics from treated wastewater...
NJEDA Announces Over $400k In Asset Activation Planning Grants; Launches Phase II Of Redevelopment Grant Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced nine awardees of the New Jersey Asset Activation Planning Grant Program who will receive a combined $407,800 in...
Plans for former Wheaton glass factory moving forward after years of delays
Cotton Mill Associates, based in Weehawken, Hudson County, is proposing a 115-unit apartment building on the 4.5-acre site. The developer is ready to submit site plans to the...
3 Qualities Successful Business Owners Share
SUMMARY Good leaders have the ability to share a clear, compelling vision that attracts top talent and serves a greater purpose. Great leaders are capable of adapting to change...
