Climate Issues

From Wildfires, Flooding, Earthquakes to Smoke in the Garden State: Understanding New Jersey’s Wild Weather Domino Effect

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Weather Report

New Jersey’s Summer of Floods Continues, as Historic Flash Flooding Paralyzes the State and More Storms Loom This Week

New Jersey endured a genuinely historic flash flood emergency...
World Cup 2026

Spain Wins the World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium, But the Final Whistle Was Just the Beginning of the Story

Spain has been crowned champion of the 2026 FIFA...
Law & Order

New Jersey’s Strict New E-Bike Law Takes Effect, Requiring Licensing, Registration, and Insurance

New Jersey commuters faced a genuinely significant shift in...
Health & Wellness

netWell Launches netWell DME, Expanding Access to Medical Equipment for Health Sharing Members

netWell, the nonprofit Health Care Sharing Ministry headquartered in...
World Cup 2026

Spain vs. Argentina: New Jersey Hosts the Final That May Define a Generation of the World’s Game

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Live Music & Concerts

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul Deliver a Rare Two Hour Set at MonmouthNJ 250 in Freehold

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul turned in...
Cultural Festivals

Community Summer Bash Returns to Piscataway With Firefighter Dunk Tanks and a Watermelon Eating Contest

Piscataway is gearing up for one of its most...
News

This Week on Reporters Roundtable: DHS Voter Roll Claims, the Roxbury Standoff, and New Jersey’s Post-Budget Math

NJ Spotlight News is bringing its weekly Reporters Roundtable...
Legislation

DHS Sends Letter to New Jersey Citing Preliminary Data on Noncitizens Found on Voter Rolls

The Department of Homeland Security has formally notified election...
New Jersey Devils

Devils Weekend Roundup: Brylin Departs, Bedard’s Deal Reshapes the Hughes Conversation, and Goalie Questions Persist

The New Jersey Devils organization saw a genuine changing...
Climate Issues

From Wildfires, Flooding, Earthquakes to Smoke in the Garden State: Understanding New Jersey’s Wild Weather Domino Effect

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BlueClaws Host Brooklyn Cyclones for a Six Game Shore Showdown at ShoreTown Ballpark

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Punk Rock and Roadside Oddities Collide as NJ Punk Rock Flea Market’s Summa Sizzla Returns This Weekend

New Jersey's alternative subculture is gathering this weekend for...

Spain Wins the World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium, But the Final Whistle Was Just the Beginning of the Story

Spain has been crowned champion of the 2026 FIFA...

Spain vs. Argentina: New Jersey Hosts the Final That May Define a Generation of the World’s Game

Some sporting events fill a stadium. Others stop the...

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul Deliver a Rare Two Hour Set at MonmouthNJ 250 in Freehold

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul turned in...

Community Summer Bash Returns to Piscataway With Firefighter Dunk Tanks and a Watermelon Eating Contest

Piscataway is gearing up for one of its most...
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Sports

Jersey Shore BlueClaws

BlueClaws Host Brooklyn Cyclones for a Six Game Shore Showdown at ShoreTown Ballpark

Minor league baseball is settling in for a full week at the Jersey Shore, as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws host the Brooklyn Cyclones for a six game home series at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, running...
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New Jersey Devils

Devils Weekend Roundup: Brylin Departs, Bedard’s Deal Reshapes the Hughes Conversation, and Goalie Questions Persist

The New Jersey Devils organization saw a genuine changing of the guard behind the bench this weekend, as longtime assistant coach Sergei Brylin officially parted ways with the organization on Saturday, July 18, signing on...
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World Cup 2026

Spain vs Argentina: MetLife Stadium Prepares to Host the Most Watched Event on Earth This Sunday

After 48 teams, 16 host cities, and more matches than any World Cup in history, the tournament comes down to a single game this Sunday, and for the very first time, Spain and Argentina will...
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Entertainment

Jersey Shore BlueClaws

BlueClaws Host Brooklyn Cyclones for a Six Game Shore Showdown at ShoreTown Ballpark

Minor league baseball is settling in for a full week at the Jersey Shore, as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws host the...
Cultural Festivals

Punk Rock and Roadside Oddities Collide as NJ Punk Rock Flea Market’s Summa Sizzla Returns This Weekend

New Jersey's alternative subculture is gathering this weekend for the New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market's Summa Sizzla edition, running July...
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Live Music & Concerts

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Cultural Festivals

Lambertville Sunflower Festival Returns to Bellemont Farm for a Month of Golden Blooms

Bellemont Farm in Lambertville is preparing to welcome visitors...
Live Music & Concerts

RE-WIND ’69 Brings Three Days of Woodstock Nostalgia to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk

Atlantic City is preparing to turn back the clock...
World Cup 2026

Spain vs Argentina: MetLife Stadium Prepares to Host the Most Watched Event on Earth This Sunday

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Cultural Festivals

New Brunswick Heart Festival Returns August 8 With Free Live Music, Dance, Art, and Family Fun for All Ages

Downtown New Brunswick is preparing for one of its...
Music

Shobo Music Academy Gives the Gift of Music to Bergen County Students of Every Age

For families across Bergen County looking to give a...
Beer & Breweries

Boonton Brewfest Returns September 19 With Craft Beverages, Live Music, and a New Community Art Initiative

Mark the calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026, as...
Theater & Stage

Phoenix Productions Kicks Off Its 2026-27 Season With a High-Energy Run of Rock of Ages in Red Bank

Big hair, bigger guitar solos, and the full arena...
Theater & Stage

Room to Swing an Ax Brings a Southern Gothic Fever Dream to New Jersey Stages This Summer

A genuinely unusual piece of live theater is making...
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Beer & Breweries

Boonton Brewfest Returns September 19 With Craft Beverages, Live Music, and a New Community Art Initiative

Mark the calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026, as Boonton Main Street has officially locked in the date for this year's Boonton Brewfest, the...

Boonton Brewfest Returns September 19 With Craft Beverages, Live Music, and a New Community Art Initiative

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Dave Portnoy Brings His One Bite Reviews to Francesca Pizza & Pasta in Elmwood Park

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Taverna Veranda Brings Mediterranean Fusion and Manhattan Skyline Views to Edgewater’s Waterfront

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Along the Hudson River in Edgewater, one restaurant has...

Nightshade Coffee, Where the Mysterious Meets the Sophisticated in Downtown Westwood

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South Plainfield’s Java Factory Launches Flavor 52, a Bid for 52 New Coffee Flavors and a Guinness World Record

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Supermarkets

H Mart Expands Access to Affordable Wellness and Nutrition Through New OTC Network® Partnership, Strengthening Health Equity Across New Jersey Communities

Access to healthy food, essential wellness products, and affordable everyday necessities has become one of the most important public health conversations in New Jersey...
Beer & Breweries

New Jersey’s Craft Beer Summer Is Here: NJ Pint Day, Brewery Festivals, Block Parties, Live Music, and Country Line Dancing Signal a Record Season...

New Jersey’s craft beer industry is preparing for one of its most ambitious and community-driven summers in recent memory, as breweries across the state...
Recipes

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad Brings Bold Flavor, Fresh Ingredients, and Summer Dining Perfection to New Jersey Tables

As New Jersey enters the heart of the summer season, home cooks and food enthusiasts across the Garden State are once again searching for...
Law & Order

New Jersey Murder Report: A Week of High-Profile Homicide Cases Highlights Ongoing Public Safety Challenges Across the Garden State

The final week of May delivered a series of disturbing homicide investigations, murder charges, prison killings, cold case breakthroughs, and major criminal court developments...
New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Mourn the Loss of Claude Lemieux as a Pivotal Offseason Begins for the Franchise

The New Jersey Devils entered the summer of 2026 expecting conversations to revolve around roster construction, player development, international competition, and the direction of...
Law & Order

Delaney Hall Crisis Escalates Into National Flashpoint as Protests, Hunger Strikes, and Political Showdowns Intensify in Newark

What began as complaints from detainees inside a federal immigration detention facility has evolved into one of the most volatile and politically charged confrontations...
Real Estate

G.S. Wilcox & Co.: The New Jersey Commercial Real Estate Finance Firm Helping Shape the Region’s Development Future

New Jersey’s commercial real estate market has long been one of the most dynamic and competitive sectors in the Northeast. From industrial logistics facilities...
The Humane State

Compassion at Home: CodaPet Expands In-Home Pet Euthanasia Services in Vineland as New Jersey Continues Advancing Humane End-of-Life Care for Companion Animals

For many New Jersey families, pets are far more than animals. They are companions through life's milestones, sources of comfort during difficult times, loyal...
Construction

How Modern Construction Management Is Reducing Delays, Preventing Disputes, and Reshaping New Jersey’s Building Industry

Construction projects rarely fail because of a lack of ambition. More often, they encounter difficulties because of breakdowns in communication, unrealistic timelines, shifting project...
Technology & Tech

Synametrics Technologies Unveils WinSQL Version 21, Expanding Database Connectivity and Global Development Capabilities for a Rapidly Evolving Digital Economy

As businesses across New Jersey and around the world continue accelerating digital transformation initiatives, the demand for powerful, flexible, and universally compatible database management...
Business

New Automotive Technology Arrives in New Jersey as TOPDON USA Introduces AFM Disabler for GM Trucks, SUVs, and Performance Vehicles

New Jersey has long been a state where automotive culture thrives. From weekend car shows and performance gatherings to the thousands of contractors, tradespeople,...
Agriculture & Farming

A Summer Without Peaches: How New Jersey’s Devastating Spring Weather Disaster Could Reshape the Garden State’s Agricultural Season

New Jersey’s agricultural industry has faced droughts, hurricanes, flooding events, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and market volatility throughout its history....
Construction

Jersey City Construction Boom Accelerates as Krunal Kothari Launches PatchMaster Expansion and Historic Downtown Firehouse Begins Transformation Into New Hospitality Destination

Hudson County’s development surge continues reshaping the architectural, residential, and commercial identity of Jersey City as two major construction-related projects now moving forward underscore...
Explore New Jersey

Paterson’s Political Fault Lines Deepen as Fire Officers Union Backs Alex Mendez in High-Stakes Mayoral Race

The political temperature inside Paterson’s mayoral race continues to rise as mayoral candidate Alex Mendez secured a significant endorsement this week from the Paterson...
Explore New Jersey

Rebecca Bennett Fires Back as NJ-7 Democratic Primary Turns Combative: “They Know I’m Going to Kick His Ass”

What began months ago as a competitive but relatively policy-centered Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District has now escalated into a bruising...
Legislation

Delaney Hall at the Center of a Growing New Jersey Firestorm: Oversight Battles, Detainee Allegations, Federal Enforcement, and a State Confronting a Defining Immigration...

What began as a dispute over conditions inside an immigration detention facility has rapidly evolved into one of the most consequential political, legal, and...
South Jersey

Camden Demands Answers as EMR Shuts Down Scrapyard Operations Following Years of Fires, Complaints, and Environmental Concerns

For years, residents of Camden have lived with a troubling reality that many believed had become an unacceptable part of daily life: recurring fires,...
New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Eye Offensive Firepower at No. 12 as Wyatt Cullen Emerges as the Franchise’s Most Projected Draft Target

The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026 NHL Draft facing one of the most important organizational crossroads of the post-rebuild era. After years spent...
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Parks

Camden County’s $400 Million Bet on a Swimmable Cooper River, and What Actually Justifies That Price Tag

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Neptune Township Becomes the 25th New Jersey Municipality to Ban Data Centers, Adding a Ban on ICE Detention Facilities as Well

Neptune Township voted Monday to prohibit both large scale...
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Transportation

Retired New Jersey Teacher Spends Four Years Building “The Impossible Airplane” for World’s First Armless Pilot

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Inside New Jersey’s Two Immigration Courts, Amid Growing Criticism From Attorneys Over How Cases Are Being Handled

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Health & Wellness

Health Care Advocacy Group Launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” Campaign, Targeting Rep. Tom Kean

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Business

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Brings Handcrafted Beds to Children in Need Across Morris County and Beyond

A national nonprofit built around a genuinely simple but...
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Books & Literature

Glen Ridge’s BookCAMP Magazine Lands Publishing Veteran Brian O’Leary for a New Quarterly Column

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New Jersey’s Highest Court Sets New Rules for How Facial Recognition Evidence Gets Disclosed in Criminal Cases

The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued a significant...
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Food & Beverage

Raise a Glass to Summer With Wonder Melon, the Newest Cold Pressed Beverage From Bayonne’s Kayco

Summer's most beloved fruit is getting a genuinely refreshing...
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Law & Order

New Jersey’s Strict New E-Bike Law Takes Effect, Requiring Licensing, Registration, and Insurance

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Weather Report

New Jersey Faces a Second Dangerous Heat Wave This Month, With Wildfire Smoke, Rising Deaths, and Statewide Warnings

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Lodi Law Firm Secures $1.6 Million Settlement for Client Injured in Shopping Center Fall

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Real Estate

Mold Is Quietly Affecting One in Four American Homes, and New Jersey’s Climate Makes the Risk Even Greater

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Kids / Children

Bloomfield’s FlowChefs Launches a Two Sided Bet on Clean Eating, Pairing Meal Delivery With Hands On Food Science for Kids

A new Bloomfield based company is betting that clean,...
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Real Estate

New Jersey Real Estate Roundup: A Record Median Price Statewide and Two New Luxury Condos in Jersey City

New Jersey's housing market reached a genuinely significant milestone...
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Jersey Shore BlueClaws

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Englewood Cliffs Healthcare Network Launches Century 100 Club, Honoring Residents Who’ve Lived a Full Century

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Cultural Festivals

New Brunswick Heart Festival Returns August 8 With Free Live Music, Dance, Art, and Family Fun for All Ages

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Business

Mars Wrigley Winds Down Newark Headquarters as New Jersey Faces a Wave of Corporate Departures

Mars Wrigley is winding down its U.S. headquarters presence...
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Weather Report

New Jersey Faces a Dual Threat Today, With Severe Storms Bearing Down Behind Lingering Wildfire Smoke

New Jersey is under multiple active weather advisories today,...
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Politics

New Jersey Politicians Split Sharply Along Party Lines After Trump’s Primetime Election Integrity Address

President Trump's primetime address from the White House East...
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A Warehouse Rooftop Op-Ed Just Handed New Jersey the Obvious Fix for Its Data Center Fight

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Legislation

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey’s Ban on AR-15s and Large Capacity Magazines

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New Jersey Devils

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New Jersey Resources

New Jersey’s 988 Crisis Line Holds Steady on Flat Funding, While Advocates Push for a Permanent Fix

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New Brunswick’s HELIX Campus Comes to Life as the New Jersey Innovation Hub Opens Its Doors

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Food & Beverage

South Plainfield’s Java Factory Launches Flavor 52, a Bid for 52 New Coffee Flavors and a Guinness World Record

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Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Unveil Historic 2026-27 Schedule, Opening a Season in September for the First Time Ever

The Philadelphia Flyers have officially released their complete 2026-27...
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Law & Order

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi Strengthens Its Litigation Practice with the Addition of Veteran Commercial Litigator Jonathan Jemison

New Jersey's legal industry continues to evolve as leading...
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Roxbury’s ICE Detention Center Saga Takes Another Turn, Putting Tom Kean Jr. Back in the Spotlight

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Beer & Breweries

Glassboro Craft Beer Festival Returns This September With Nearly 100 Brews and a Full Day of Live Music

South Jersey's most celebrated beer festival is officially back...
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