After years of criticizing former President Donald Trump, California Senator Adam Schiff has shown cautious acceptance to his latest economic measure, a 100% tariff on foreign films. Schiff’s nuanced backing shows unexpected common ground with Trump on restarting American film production, with crucial protections. Trump claimed on social media that foreign films have harmed U.S….
This week, Wawa opened a new store on Route 1 in Edison, expanding its presence in New Jersey. Wawa will welcome customers with special offers, community-focused events, and its characteristic festive atmosphere on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. Beyond a new convenience store, the grand opening promises more. Free, any-size hot coffee will be offered…
Netflix’s $903 million plan to create a cutting-edge production studio at Fort Monmouth could help Eatontown’s economy in the first phase. The streaming behemoth is offering the town a $47 million payoff and decades of revenue under a proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) arrangement. The Eatontown planning board approved the final and largest…
50 and 70 Columbus, the iconic Jersey City apartment buildings overlooking the ocean, received a $340 million loan to repay. This deal shows that investors trust non-Manhattan rental units near public transportation. JLL and BlueGate Partners’ capital markets helped Ironstate Development Company and Panepinto Properties acquire additional financing. Loans were made by Truist Financial Corporation,…
Starbucks plans to close several stores, including at least five in New Jersey, in a nationwide restructuring to reduce underperforming sites. This statement comes as the coffeehouse business focuses on efficiency, customer experience, and finances. Starbucks is closing shops as part of its “Back to Starbucks” initiative to evaluate its North American footprint and prioritize…
In preparation for its fall closure, Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia is offering its more than 30 life-size animatronic dinosaurs to the public. The park’s proprietors have listed the creatures for sale on social media, charging several hundred dollars for smaller versions and several thousand for larger ones. Each dinosaur comes with a control box…
The popular Chef Mike’s Atlantic Bar & Grill and Island Beach Motor Lodge will be demolished to make room for an expensive residential development in South Seaside Park. Both 24th Street and Central Avenue homes will change hands on October 1. The new owners say demolition of the motel will commence later that month. After…
After more than a century, Morristown’s Mount Kemble Avenue hospital will be dismantled, changing its medical environment and real estate. Local officials approved progressive demolition of the long-inactive All Souls Hospital and rehabilitation center un early February 2025. Health and local officials said the removal will meet strict safety and environmental standards, but they have…
PGA Tour Superstore, one of the nation’s largest golf shops, is opening two more New Jersey stores. Growth indicates that the business is attracting more gamers in the state and is devoted to delivering high-quality golf gear for all skill levels. Cherry Hill will host the first new site on October 25. This matters to…
Wilbur’s Country Store in Warren County, New Jersey’s most famous general store, is still for sale. The store has served generations of Frelinghuysen locals and tourists in a 19th-century building on Route 94. Whoever buys the $728,000 property and preserves its culture determines its fate. Wilbur’s, one of the state’s remaining independent country stores, sells…
