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New Jersey Policy Institute Appoints Unity Bank Exec George Boyan as New Board Member
New Jersey Policy Institute Appoints Unity Bank Exec George Boyan as New Board Member Becchi: Boyan’s expertise in finance and passion for education will strengthen NJPI’s mission to make New Jersey a better place to live Parsippany, NJ – July 29,...

11 New Jersey hospitals named 'Best Regional' by US News
U.S. News & World Report has released its list of America's Best Hospitals for 2025-2026. For its 36th year edition, the multifaceted digital media company evaluated more than 4,440 hospitals based on their performance across 30 medical and...
Economic, Political Changes Take Wind Out of Offshore Energy
A six-month report card on the status of offshore wind, detailing economic, political and regulatory changes on costs and development, found New Jersey is unlikely to see the clean energy format become the centerpiece of its shift away from fossil...

New Jersey Historical Commission Awards $5.2M in Grants
The New Jersey Historical Commission board has approved $5.2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) grant funding benefitting 93 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across...
Tackling Bihar’s economic challenges
That Bihar is a basket case is no longer in doubt. Its economy drags India’s down — some analyses suggest that India’s per capita income would rise by 5-7 per cent if Bihar were removed from both the numerator and the denominator. But the key...

NJ company says it could be blocked from Gateway rail tunnel contract
George Harms Construction Co. may be excluded from bidding on the New Jersey Surface Alignment program due to a project labor agreement. The Gateway Development Commission CEO will return to the board for a final vote on the labor agreement, after...
Statewide Campaign on Environmental Issues Focuses on New Jersey Gubernatorial Election
By Anne Levin When the next governor of New Jersey is elected this November, he or she will be facing a growing need for climate action due to worsening floods, extreme heat, and other environmental issues. A public education campaign known as...

Asante Kotoko unveil new jersey for 2025/2026 season
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have officially launched their brand new home and away jerseys for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The Hope Brand (THB), a Ghanaian-owned sportswear company based in Germany, designed and produced the home...

Sunscreen Boss Slams FDA Recall for Putting Him 'Out of Business'
The owner of a sunscreen company has criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for putting him "out of business," after his company had to initiate a recall of multiple products that did not meet what he calls "impossible" regulatory...

Morning Business Report: Major rail merger, Mars investment, Americans’ screen habits
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced plans for a $71 billion merger. (LILAMAX)- Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced plans for a $71 billion merger, combining their networks to create a 50,000-mile rail system stretching...

Farmers market fresh: Recipes that celebrate N.J.’s summer produce
It is peak farmers market season in New Jersey! Local stands are bursting with just-picked tomatoes, sweet corn, zucchini, peaches and more. There are more than 120 farmers markets across the state. So the next time you’re strolling past rows of...
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This New Jersey Beach Was Just Named One of the Most Underrated Beaches in the U.S.
It has been a record-breaking summer when it comes to heat for many cities across the United States. And the extreme temperatures have everyone thinking the same thing—it's time to head to the beach. But rather than going to the same stretches of...

Trump cuts to National Institutes of Health took more than $100M out of Pa. economy, according to local researcher
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of research grants that the National Institutes of Health had already approved. New...

'Huge week' of economic data set to test Trump's tariffs
A flurry of major economic news over the coming days will provide a barometer of the U.S. economy as President Donald Trump's tariffs steer the nation toward a trade policy untested in recent history. The economy has largely hummed along so far...

New Jersey to launch digital driver's license but it's further out than you think
New Jersey has plans for an innovative new driver’s license format, allowing people to carry them on their phones. Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Bill A3518, which requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to create and issue, not just hard copies,...

High School On SI New Jersey High School Football Preseason Top 25 State Rankings
We are counting down the days until the start of the 2025 high school football season in late August, which means it is time to unveil the preseason top 25 high school football rankings for the state of New Jersey. The top seven spots contain a...

Brickbat: Side Business
A federal judge ruled Salvatore and Jane Mattiaccio, owners of Level and Square Construction in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, can proceed with their lawsuit against former Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor William Scharfenberg claiming malicious...

Top Local Moving Company In Hoboken, New Jersey, Advances Specialty Item Transport Through Enhanced Training And Modern Equipment
(MENAFN- GetNews) HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY - Ample Moving announces significant advancements in their specialty item transport capabilities, introducing enhanced training programs and state-of-the-art equipment designed specifically for handling...

Local Bergenfield Family Business Transforms New Jersey's Home Care Industry
(MENAFN- GetNews) BERGENFIELD, NJ - In the competitive landscape of New Jersey's cleaning industry, one family-owned business is rewriting the rules of customer service and comprehensive home care. The Corredor Crew Cleaning Service , operating...

These New Jersey hospitals shine in national rankings this year
Out of 96 hospitals in New Jersey evaluated by U.S. News — 11 are recognized as Best Regional Hospitals for 2025-2026. U.S. News also ranked hospitals in the New York and Philadelphia metro areas. The number 1 hospital in New Jersey is Hackensack...