As Governor Mikie Sherrill prepares a new state budget, one subject has quietly dominated Trenton and kitchen table conversations: Will taxes rise? Currently, no. The new governor and her administration have stated that raising taxes, especially the state sales tax, is not part of their affordability plan. Several insiders say lawmakers face a difficult and…
A popular Ridgewood Italian restaurant is expanding with a Roman-style pizza concept. Next month, popular local restaurant From Scratch will establish a sibling location serving Roman pinsa and stuffed focaccia. Pizza by From Scratch, a takeaway and delivery restaurant, will serve lighter, more unique pizza. The new restaurant is being built at 192 E. Ridgewood…
Fans nationwide hurried to buy presale tickets for Noah Kahan’s 2026 “Great Divide Tour,” but the $100 “front porch” seats sold out in minutes. You can still get lower-priced tickets, but prices are moving fast due to tremendous demand. The tour announcement excited fans, especially since the singer would play in some of the nation’s…
A small South Jersey city that relied on immigrants to rebuild its neighborhoods and economic districts is now worried about federal immigration enforcement. Family, business, church, and local advocates in Bridgeton, New Jersey, claim recent ICE activity is affecting daily life in visible and terrible ways. Many residents felt the shift in December. As he…
The long-awaited plans to raise dozens of flood-prone New Jersey homeowners’ homes above predicted flood levels will not proceed, leaving 69 people unclear about how to preserve their properties before the next major storm season. Amanda Monterroso of Manville thought relief was coming last year. After surviving Hurricane Ida floods in 2021, the New Jersey…
Forecasters expect a wet night in New Jersey and a light snowfall by Monday morning. The latest National Weather Service forecast predicts 1 to 2 inches of snow in northern New Jersey and persistent rain in the south. Weather officials say the storm system coming across the region has slightly modified track, affecting snowfall projections….
Many people have pondered if investing in US real estate is safe and prudent recently. In times of economic uncertainty, interest rate changes, and market fluctuations, investors want honest information. Real estate has long been a solid tool to build wealth, but its prospects and limitations must be understood. Property investing is buying property to…
A client favorite, Bath & Body Works’ Disney Princess fragrance collection, has returned with more products and new scents. Featuring famous Disney characters with signature fragrance blends for everyday usage, the collection returned after a great consumer response earlier this year. The Disney Princess Collection debuted in February 2025. This inaugural release has six scents…
A private investor paid roughly $4.4 million for a three-story medical office facility in Westwood, New Jersey, indicating continuing demand for healthcare real estate in the state. The 33,277-square-foot facility at 400 Old Hook Road in Westwood is 70% leased to healthcare tenants. The transaction shows investor interest in medical office assets, particularly in Bergen…
Even though former President Donald Trump loudly thinks Greenland would someday belong to Washington, a new national survey finds that a majority of Americans oppose his repeated attempt to seize it. On Friday, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that “Greenland is gonna want us” and confirmed negotiations. He stated that Greenland…
