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Local legislators, municipal leaders form regional flood mitigation committee to address growing storm risks

In response to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change, a coalition of mayors and other municipal leaders and legislators in New Jersey’s 34th legislative district has formed...

Baraka and United Way of Greater Newark to launch Vita program to help residents...

Eligible Newark residents can receive free tax assistance at eight sites in the Brick City thanks to Mayor Ras Baraka and the United Way of Greater Newark.  Baraka on Thursday announced that the Volunteer...

NJEDA Partnership to expand Employee Ownership Opportunities

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has taken a major step in expanding employee ownership opportunities by selecting Onyx Partners Group and Lazear Capital Partners to support businesses in creating Employee Stock Ownership...

Pick six: Breaking down key parts of Gov. Murphy’s final budget proposal

Gov. Phil Murphy, in one of his final chances to impact the state, laid out his budget plans for fiscal year 2026 Tuesday during a joint session of the Legislature. It was a mixed bag...

Manufacturing moment: Murphy’s proposed tax credit program could lead to expansion of facilities –...

By every metric, the Manufacturing Voucher Program by the N.J. Economic Development Authority — the one that has provided nearly $50 million to more than 325 manufacturers with Phase III still to come —...

NJEDA, Coriell Institute for Medical Research Announce New Innovation Center in Camden

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Coriell Institute for Medical Research announced today the creation of a new Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) in Camden, leveraging the world-class assets available at Coriell...

Clearing the air: Jersey City secures grant for new initiative aimed at tackling pollution...

Jersey City is taking a bold step toward cleaner air and healthier communities. Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the city’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have secured a $465,250 grant from the...

Fernando Mazariego joins Tonio Burgos & Associates New Jersey

Diego Fernando Mazariego has joined Tonio Burgos & Associates New Jersey as vice president, the firm recently announced. Mazariego joins the team of Jim Kehoe and Ray Woods in managing and directing the interests and...

NJFC announces 2025 leadership development class

The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) introduced the 2025 Leadership Development Class before its members at its recent Annual Meeting. Jessica Scaduto of Foodtown/Food Circus will serve as chair and Matthew Lipowski of J&J Snack...

NJLM promotes Paul Penna to director of Government Affairs

Paul Penna was quietly promoted to director of Government Affairs for the New Jersey State League of Municipalities effective Jan. 2, 2025. League Executive Director Mike Cerra and Deputy Executive Director Lori Buckelew will continue...

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Beloved airshow returns to Atlantic City this summer

Visit Atlantic City and Herb Gillen Airshows are bringing back one of the region’s most popular summer two-day events with the Visit Atlantic City...