Officials and the farm reported that a young wallaby that escaped from a local wildlife sanctuary has been found and returned to custody. Rex the wallaby escaped from Lots of Love Farm, an animal refuge and petting zoo in Williamstown, Monroe Township, Gloucester County. The animal escaped after an enclosure was left unlocked, according to…
A portfolio of rent-controlled apartment buildings in Jersey City sold for $13.8 million, indicating investor interest in the city’s multifamily housing market despite economic headwinds. The sale featured two residential buildings at 546 and 565 Bergen Avenue with 68 rent-controlled apartments and one ground-floor shop space. Hudson Atlantic Realty helped Axial Partners sell the properties….
A major change is underway at a prominent Jersey Shore residential complex as a new owner has purchased Asbury Gardens, a 170-unit apartment community in Asbury Park. The acquisition marks the beginning of a significant transformation for the property, which spans two buildings located at 120 Monmouth Avenue and 1100 Atlantic Avenue. Hudson Valley Property…
Jason Kelce, the celebrated former Philadelphia Eagles center and current media personality, is adding a flavorful twist to his post-NFL ventures. Known for his appearances on ESPN’s Monday Night Football and co-hosting the sports podcast “New Heights,” Kelce is now stepping into the culinary world with an investment in Hank Sauce, a growing hot sauce…
One of New Jersey’s longest-running shopping malls is entering a new chapter as plans move forward to transform it from a traditional indoor mall into a modern, open-air destination designed for today’s shoppers and families. Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick, which has served the community for more than five decades, is officially undergoing a…
The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for many northern New Jersey counties due to nocturnal and next-day storms. Snow and icy roads make morning and daytime driving in Sussex, Passaic, and western Bergen problematic. Affected areas may receive 1–4 inches of snow. Inland and higher are typical. Snow can gently cover bridges and…
A longstanding Hackensack, New Jersey, commercial landmark is in a legal battle that might shape Main Street. A large 1940s store is being turned into a luxury residential complex by local officials. The property owners dispute the move and have sued the city for unfair and illegal treatment. For decades, the 400 block of Main…
A popular Montclair, New Jersey, family-owned charcuterie shop will close this month. Butler and the Board, 103 Forest Street, closes Dec. 30. As their lease expired, Jeff and Cathy Butler closed. Both thanked the community for their support as they grew their business in a heartwarming social media post. The Butlers closed because their lease…
A large Jersey City luxury unit refinance illustrates multifamily housing market confidence despite rising interest rates. Structured credit refinanced the 201-unit Bergen-Lafayette residential complex for $72 million in mid-December. Building the Hazel apartment complex on Monitor Street in two stages met rising housing demand. Phase 1 supplied 114 units in early 2022 and phase 2…
Mike Tyson termed President Donald Trump’s cannabis reclassification executive action a big drug policy breakthrough. Tyson supports cannabis use and its economic benefits for American workers and businesses. Tyson praised the social media move’s pragmatism. He said the amendment recognizes hundreds of thousands of lawful cannabis jobs and relieves state-licensed firms of federal taxes. Tyson…
