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Hoboken Mayor Bhalla Establishes Guaranteed Basic Income Task Force

Hoboken will establish a Guaranteed Basic Income Task Force to plan a pilot program providing direct monthly cash payments to low-income residents, aiming to improve financial stability and reduce economic

NJ Colleges to Receive $244 Million for Campus Infrastructure and Safety Projects

New Jersey colleges and universities will receive $244 million in state-backed funding to modernize campus infrastructure, improve safety, and address deferred maintenance across 23 institutions.

NYC Just Promised Free Child Care. Why Can’t New Jersey?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan for free child care. With NJ families facing some of the highest costs in the country, could

Sonic Boom Reaching New Jersey: Chef Mike DiLeo’s Culinary Chaos

Chef Mike DiLeo brings more to the table than just food. The NJ chef is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the kitchen.

The Keys to New York City Are Made in New Jersey

The ceremonial Keys to New York City have been made in New Jersey since 2023. A historic Atlantic City trophy shop now produces the iconic symbol awarded by NYC mayors.

Dead Whale Found on Ship in Gloucester City Sparks Federal Investigation

A dead fin whale was found on the bow of a container ship at Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey. Federal authorities are investigating the cause of death.

Mikie Sherrill to Celebrate Inauguration With Black-Tie Ball at American Dream

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will hold her inaugural ball at American Dream Mall on Jan. 20, just hours after her non-traditional inauguration in Newark. The black-tie event is expected to draw

NJ Poised to Shake Up School District Map with Forced Mergers

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that could force the merger of hundreds of local school districts. The proposal would allow state and county officials to consolidate smaller districts

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After Congress Ends Funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is dissolving after Congress eliminated its federal funding, ending nearly 60 years of support for PBS, NPR, and local public media stations.

13 Famous Food Brands You Didn’t Know Have Deep Roots in New Jersey

As a New Jersey food writer, I might be biased when it comes to praising Jersey fare, but the culinary influence that this tiny state has across the country is

NYC Pogopalooza 10 Competition 2013

10 Minutes with Tracy Morgan- Interview with Hoboken Digest

By Jason Underberg
July 8, 2013