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The 6 Best New Jersey Towns For First-Time Visitors, According to WorldAtlas

Visiting New Jersey for the first time? Explore six standout towns, from Princeton’s historic streets to Spring Lake’s quiet boardwalks, each offering charm, culture, and small-town vibes.

Hoboken’s Empty Storefronts: What’s Really Going On and How We Fix It

Hoboken’s storefront vacancies reflect a mix of rising rents, post-pandemic retail shifts, and real-estate turnover. But with new mixed-use projects, grocery anchors, and outdoor dining laws, the city may be

NJ Rider University to Lay Off 25% of Faculty as Financial Crisis Deepens

Rider University is cutting 40 faculty positions, reducing salaries, and suspending benefits as part of a financial restructuring plan following probation by its accreditor. Students can still attend classes, but

What to Know About the Reading Rhythms Event at The Pillars in Newark

Reading Rhythms, the popular “reading party” that’s reimagining how people connect over books, is coming to The Pillars in Newark on November 16. Here’s what to know about the event

What to Know About Trump’s $2,000 Tariff-Funded Stimulus Checks in 2025

President Trump has reintroduced the idea of $2,000 payments for Americans, funded by tariffs imposed under his administration. Key details, including who qualifies and when payments could be made—remain uncertain,

TD Bank to Close Eight New Jersey Branches in Early 2026

TD Bank will close eight New Jersey branches by early 2026 as part of a nationwide downsizing plan affecting 13 states. The move reflects the bank’s push toward digital services

FAA Orders Flight Reductions at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia as Government Shutdown Drags On

Plan on traveling from Newark, LaGuardia or JFK soon? The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide as the government shutdown strains air traffic control staffing. Newark, JFK and

New Jersey Food Banks, Soup Kitchens and Resources in Every County

Alondra Cabrera and Peter Candia
October 31, 2025

With SNAP benefits set to expire on November 1, over 800,000 New Jerseyans who rely on the program could go without food assistance with the holidays just around the corner.

SNAP Cutoff Threatens Food Assistance for 1 Million in New Jersey, State Sues

Close to one million New Jersey residents are at risk of going hungry with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to expire on November 1. The ongoing federal government

NJ Wine Expo Returns to Bell Works for Second Annual Celebration

The Garden State’s wine scene will converge once again for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in New Jersey wine history. Following last year’s successful

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The 6 Best New Jersey Towns For First-Time Visitors, According to WorldAtlas

Hoboken’s Empty Storefronts: What’s Really Going On and How We Fix It

NJ Rider University to Lay Off 25% of Faculty as Financial Crisis Deepens

What to Know About the Reading Rhythms Event at The Pillars in Newark

What to Know About Trump’s $2,000 Tariff-Funded Stimulus Checks in 2025

TD Bank to Close Eight New Jersey Branches in Early 2026

FAA Orders Flight Reductions at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia as Government Shutdown Drags On

New Jersey Food Banks, Soup Kitchens and Resources in Every County

NJ Wine Expo Returns to Bell Works for Second Annual Celebration

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