Independent review of state’s response to pandemic is finally here
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state has commissioned an independent review of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the state of readiness in early 2020, and how the state responded to...
Camden city, county have lowest unemployment rates in history of record-keeping
The state Department of Labor & Workforce Development released data that highlights how Camden County and Camden city’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest levels ever in the month of September. According to the...
Sign of the times: Kean University shows League it’s eager to increase its presence...
If attendees at the New Jersey League of Municipalities event in Atlantic City this week didn’t notice “Kean University” written on both ends of their lanyard — or even the not-so-subtle reminder that it...
The League: In state flush with cash, vendors seek municipal business
The annual New Jersey League of Municipalities gathering brings elected officials from more than 500 towns and boroughs from all over the state. It also brings thousands of companies that want their business.
Thie three-day...
First-time entrepreneurs to receive grants, mentors from EDA Innovation Fellows program
Mentorship and grants of up to $400,000 to teams of first-time entrepreneurs will be made available through a newly approved program by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
The New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program will...
The League: How some are standing out in a stream of parties and panels
John Harmon, the CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, was happy to have a room full of guests at his annual League of Municipalities party — the one that...
Bridging the gap: Significant contribution from Saddle River family will allow borough to connect...
It took about 10 seconds, Saddle River Mayor Al Kurpis estimated.
That’s how long resident Francis Walsh pondered the request before committing approximately $750,000 of his family’s fortune to a covered bridge project that will...
The Zita Group: Longtime Trenton firm announces new name
Same leader. Same team. Same focus. New name.
Trish Zita, long regarded as one of the top government and public affairs professionals in Trenton, will announce Monday morning that she is changing the name of...
Jersey City and Beit Shemesh, Israel sign sister cities agreement
Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Mayor of Beit Shemesh, Israel, Aliza Bloch, signed a sister city agreement between their two municipalities this week. The agreement, which has been in development for...
AC to contribute $450K for completion of Bernie Friedenberg WWII Memorial
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. on Thursday said the city will contribute $450,000 towards completion the Bernie Friedenberg World War II Memorial planned for O’Donnell Memorial Park.
The amount is $150,000 greater than the...
