Poll: Most residents approve of Murphy, state’s social distancing measures
The way Gov. Phil Murphy has handled the coronavirus outbreak so far in New Jersey has skyrocketed his ratings and has earned him widespread praise among New Jersey residents, according to a new Monmouth...
Atlantic County prepares for economic recovery after COVID-19
Atlantic County announced on Monday it is preparing for its economic recovery as the state and region begin to transition to a new, post-pandemic normal.
Dennis Levinson, Atlantic County executive, said the county is currently...
COVID-19’s impact: N.J.’s sportsbooks fall short in March while online casinos flourish
With Gov. Murphy’s stay-at-home orders still in affect and most of the state’s residents forced indoors, New Jersey’s sportsbooks have taken a major hit, but online casinos and poker are flourishing.
“Shutdowns from the coronavirus...
#GirlTalkTakeover’s Music, Meals & More fundraiser aims to boost spirits as Newark Beth Israel...
In these extraordinary times, a nonprofit that normally focuses on raising up inner-city girls has turned its attention to health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.
The group, #GirlTalkTakeover, announced Tuesday...
Food Fella: Campbell’s rewards frontline employees, donates amid COVID-19 crisis
As the food industry continues moving forward in such unprecedented times, many frontline production workers at Camden-based Campbell Soup Co. are and have been working to ensure food is readily available across North America. In...
Impact of COVID-19: Americans report increased stress, shortages, poll finds
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and businesses and public gatherings remaining closed, a new Monmouth University Poll found that the coronavirus is having a major impact on the personal lives of Americans.
Nearly half...
Wakefern announces $1M donation to help food banks during COVID-19 pandemic
Wakefern Food Corp. announced on Friday it will donate $1 million to regional food banks to help meet the increased need for food and essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation will be divided among...
Audible to team with Newark restaurants to provide 100,000 meals to residents
Newark-based Audible is donating $1 million to create Newark Working Kitchens, a free daily meal delivery service that will provide 100,000 meals to Newark residents who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company...
Goya Foods donates 200K pounds of food, 20K masks nationwide during COVID-19 pandemic
Goya Foods announced on Thursday it has made an initial donation of 200,000 pounds of food (equivalent to 170,000 meals) and 20,000 protective masks to organizations across the nation.
The Jersey City-based Hispanic-owned food company...
ZUP Soups: It’s matzo ball soup. It’s homemade. And it’s delivered to your door
The wife-and-husband team of Lauren Hauck and Chad Hauck of West Caldwell had no idea there would be a growing demand for food delivery — especially homemade food delivery — when they started ZUP...
