Around New Jersey
By KENNETH SIMMONS
March 17, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With Muslims around the world observing the holy season of Ramadan, hundreds of guests filled the Muslim Center of Middlesex County's (MCMC) gymnasium on Saturday to learn more about the religion and to join the faithful at a special Iftar dinner.The center’s annual Interfaith ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With Muslims around the world observing the holy season of Ramadan, hundreds of guests filled the Muslim Center of Middlesex County's (MCMC) gymnasium on Saturday to learn more about the religion and to join the faithful at a special Iftar dinner.The center’s annual Interfaith ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study from WalletHub finds that New Jersey gets less federal aid from the federal government than most other states, making it 2025's “least federally dependent” state.The personal finance website ranked all 50 states by virtue of their total scores, based on each state's ranking ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Dr. C. Roy Epps, an indefatigable advocate for affordable housing and a champion of New Brunswick’s youth for more than 50 years, has died after a long illness.Epps, whose legacy also includes his stint as the first Black president of the city’s Board of Education and his efforts ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Dr. C. Roy Epps, an indefatigable advocate for affordable housing and a champion of New Brunswick’s youth for more than 50 years, has died after a long illness.Epps, whose legacy also includes his stint as the first Black president of the city’s Board of Education and his efforts ...
NEW JERSEY — As the tax filing deadline approaches, personal finance website WalletHub released updated rankings for 2025’s Most Least Federally Dependent States. Some states receive far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes. However, it's not just the dollar amount that matters. It’s ...
As the tax filing deadline approaches, WalletHub released updated rankings for 2025’s Most Least Federally Dependent States, as well as expert commentary.Some states receive far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes. However, it's not just the dollar amount that matters. It’s important to ...
During a typical year (meaning pre-pandemic), more than 52% of Americans plan some type of celebration of St. Patrick's Day, and more than 82% of celebrants will wear green, according to WalletHub. Overall, billions of dollars typically are spent on clothing, flags, green carnations, dining, and, ...
During a typical year (meaning pre-pandemic), more than 52% of Americans plan some type of celebration of St. Patrick's Day, and more than 82% of celebrants will wear green, according to WalletHub. Overall, billions of dollars typically are spent on clothing, flags, green carnations, dining, and, ...
During a typical year (meaning pre-pandemic), more than 52% of Americans plan some type of celebration of St. Patrick's Day, and more than 82% of celebrants will wear green, according to WalletHub. Overall, billions of dollars typically are spent on clothing, flags, green carnations, dining, and, ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study from WalletHub finds that New Jersey gets less federal aid from the federal government than most other states, making it 2025's “least federally dependent” state. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states by virtue of their total scores, based on each state's ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study from WalletHub finds that New Jersey gets less federal aid from the federal government than most other states, making it 2025's “least federally dependent” state. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states by virtue of their total scores, based on each state's ...
NEWARK - Hilma Barrera, a senior at Newark’s Technology High School, was among 47 Essex County high school students who were celebrated last week as unsung heroes. But Barrera couldn’t accept the award herself; she had died of cancer just five days before the March 13 ceremony. She was 18. “It is ...
NEWARK - Hilma Barrera, a senior at Newark’s Technology High School, was among 47 Essex County high school students who were celebrated last week as unsung heroes. But Barrera couldn’t accept the award herself; she had died of cancer just five days before the March 13 ceremony. She was 18. “It is ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With Muslims around the world observing the holy season of Ramadan, hundreds of guests filled the Muslim Center of Middlesex County's (MCMC) gymnasium on Saturday to learn more about the religion and to join the faithful at a special Iftar dinner.The center’s annual Interfaith ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With Muslims around the world observing the holy season of Ramadan, hundreds of guests filled the Muslim Center of Middlesex County's (MCMC) gymnasium on Saturday to learn more about the religion and to join the faithful at a special Iftar dinner.The center’s annual Interfaith ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
NEWARK - March Madness basketball fans visiting Downtown Newark for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight segments of the NCAA tournament can access a guidebook to the city’s arts, cultural and food scene. Today, Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the city's Arts and Education District launched “Newark Fan ...
NEWARK - March Madness basketball fans visiting Downtown Newark for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight segments of the NCAA tournament can access a guidebook to the city’s arts, cultural and food scene. Today, Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the city's Arts and Education District launched “Newark Fan ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas J. Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department have announced that Jason Schain, 34, of Manalapan was arrested on March 7 and charged as a result of a child pornography investigation. In October 2024, the Old Bridge ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains has released its annual Special Needs Resource Directory for 2025. For the past five years, the JCC has compiled a list of professional agencies and businesses across the state of New Jersey that support people with disabilities and their ...
Trenton, NJ — Residents of Princeton need no introduction to roadwork – crews from all the utilities and the municipality have been active all winter long with various road projects. The beat goes on this week – see the full list of anticipated roadwork below.But first a word from the state's ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains has released its annual Special Needs Resource Directory for 2025. For the past five years, the JCC has compiled a list of professional agencies and businesses across the state of New Jersey that support people with disabilities and their ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...